Job Details

District Attorney's Investigator Position

The current vacancy is in the Shasta County District Attorney's Office. This recruitment will be used to fill multiple positions. One position has a sunset date of 06/30/2028. See "Special Requirement" section regarding possession of a valid driver's license; possession of a basic certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) is required.

Applications will be reviewed weekly until position is filled. Final filing date - continuous.

Salary information: District Attorney's Investigator I: $6,037 - $8,861 approximate monthly / $34.83 $51.12 approximate hourly. District Attorney's Investigator II: $6,656 - $9,770 approximate monthly / $38.40 $56.36 approximate hourly. Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases. Sign on bonus: $15,000. Bonuses are paid in two installments half at initial hiring, and half upon successful completion of probation. (The employee may choose to defer receipt of the $15,000 to the end of the fully served retention period without any repayment obligation).

Incentives: After serving six months with the Department, Investigators are granted up to an 8% incentive for possession of POST Intermediate and Advanced Certificates. Holidays: 12 days per year. Paid on duty workout hours: Once training is complete, Investigators are allowed two hours of on duty workout time per week. Flexible schedules: Work 4/10 or 5/8 schedules. On-call pay and over-time opportunities also available. Take home vehicle. Your own office. Standby time: Investigators receive $3.00 an hour for being on standby during off hours. Specialty pay: Investigators who are POST instructors, Training Officers, and Officers in Charge are paid an additional 5% while serving in those capacities. Vacation: 10 days/year first 3 years; 15 days/year 4-9 years; 17 days/year 10-15 years; 20 days/year 16 years and thereafter. Sick leave: 12 days per year with a generous pro rata payoff at termination after at least 5 years. Retirement: CalPERS, coordinated with Social Security. Formulas include 3% at 50, 3% at 55, and 2.7% at 57. Insurance: Medical and dental plan, with the County paying for most of the employee and a portion of the dependent cost; a vision plan, a fully-paid life insurance policy and long-term disability plan. Other: Deferred Compensation plan, IRC Section 125 plan, and credit union membership available.

About Shasta County: Shasta County offers all the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

About the Department: The District Attorney evaluates all reported crimes to determine if sufficient evidence exists to prosecute individuals for felony and misdemeanor offenses. In those cases where the District Attorney finds sufficient evidence, a criminal prosecution is undertaken. The Department also supervises the Victim/Witness Program.

About the Position: District Attorney's Investigator I: Under direction, personally participate in the detection and investigation of all criminal matters submitted to the District Attorney's Office; assist in Grand Jury investigations; and to perform related work as required. This position is a sworn peace officer under P.C. 830.1(a). District Attorney's Investigator II: Same as above. Special note: An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility, prior to being hired.

Distinguishing Characteristics: District Attorney's Investigator I: This class is assigned the responsibility of performing all investigative activities relating to criminal prosecution and all incidences referred to the District Attorney for investigation. This is the entry and trainee level in the alternately staffed District Attorney Investigator class series. District Attorney's Investigators I differ with District Attorney's Investigators II as to experience level within the field of law enforcement investigations. Although duties may be common to the next higher class of District Attorney's Investigator II, incumbents are typically assigned a variety of less complex cases and function within more clearly defined guidelines. District Attorney's Investigator II: This class is assigned the responsibility of performing all investigative activities relating to criminal prosecution and all incidences referred to the District Attorney for investigation. District Attorney's Investigators II differs with District Attorney's Investigator I class by the demonstrated ability of an incumbent to perform difficult assignments that require considerable skill, professional judgment, and thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system.

Examples of Essential Duties

Investigates suspected welfare fraud, child abduction, officer involved shootings, internal matters, other fraud and criminal cases; interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims; obtains statements, documents, and related factual material; obtains and preserves evidence; request complaints, arrest warrants, search warrants, and executes search warrants and serves warrants of arrest; prepares detailed reports of investigations; testifies in court concerning the investigations; testifies at Grand Jury sessions and inquests; serves subpoenas.

Qualifications

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below. Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of:

Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of crime detection and criminal investigation; Federal and State claiming regulations and procedures; principles of identification, preservation, and presentation of evidence; laws pertaining to search and seizure and arrest; rules of evidence and court procedures; techniques of interviewing and interrogation of witnesses.

Ability to: Interpret and apply pertinent penal provisions of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, Health and Safety Code, Business and Professional Code, Civil Code, Evidence Code, Vehicle Code, Government Code, and Penal Code; gather, assemble, analyze and present facts and evidence and draw logical conclusions; analyze and evaluate statements of witnesses or suspected violators; conduct interviews and investigations effectively and be able to properly evaluate a case; prepare comprehensive correspondence and reports; conduct criminal investigations of less complex nature; use firearms proficiently; operate a motor vehicle lawfully and safely; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

District Attorney's Investigator I: Three (3) years of police experience. Corrections assignments would not meet this minimal requirement unless the assignment included investigative duties within a corrections division.

Advancement: Upon successful completion of twelve (12) months' probation and with the completion of the following schools: District Attorney Investigation School, Homicide School, and Officer Involved Shooting School, a District Attorney's Investigator I will be eligible to advance to District Attorney's Investigator II. Advancement will be contingent on a Meets Standards or Above Performance Evaluation within all performance factors. Note: Prior completion of the aforementioned schools with another California law enforcement agency will satisfy the requirement for attendance to these specific schools.

District Attorney's Investigator II: EITHER Five (5) years of police experience with at least one (1) year within an investigative assignment. OR Successful completion of one (1) year as a District Attorney's Investigator I with Shasta County. Corrections assignments would not meet this minimal requirement unless the assignment included investigative duties within a corrections division.

Special Requirement: Possession of a valid California driver license. Possession of a basic certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).

Supplemental Questions: Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you have five (5) or more years of police experience? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
2. Do you have five (5) years of corrections assignment experience which included investigative duties within a corrections Division? If "Yes," please provide details including, but not limited to, employers, dates of employment, and job duties. If "No," type N/A.
3. Do you have one (1) year of experience as a Shasta County District Attorney's Investigator I? Yes / No
4. Do you possess a current basic certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)? Yes / No
5. I acknowledge that I must attach this certificate to my application to be considered for this position. Yes / No
6. I acknowledge that this position requires a valid California driver's license. Yes / No
7. I acknowledge that if I answered "Yes" to any of the above questions, but did not give the requested additional information, my application may be considered incomplete and may be screened out. Yes / No

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands