Duties
- Receives investigative assignments from the District Attorney and Deputy Attorneys.
- Conducts special investigations of criminal cases under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney.
- Locates and interviews witnesses, gathers and prepares evidence, makes arrests and testifies in court.
- Assists the District Attorney with special administrative studies.
- Cooperates with law enforcement officers of other agencies.
- Maintains necessary records and prepares reports.
- Plans, assigns, and evaluates the work of subordinate Investigative staff.
- Develops a training program for new staff.
Experience : Three (3) years of experience performing criminal or civil investigations.
Education : Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in criminology, social work, law enforcement or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)
License : Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Certificate : Possession of a valid Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate. Possess or obtain a Supervisor POST Certificate within one year of appointment.
Knowledge of
Investigative techniques and procedures.Basic accounting procedures and their application to law enforcement investigations.Criminal and civil law, evidence and court procedures.Interview techniques.Proper English construction and general communication skills.Appropriate supervision techniques and methodologies.Ability to
Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.Gather and analyze investigative data.Deal effectively with law enforcement agencies and the public.Prepare financial and statistical reports.Supervise subordinate staff.Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.J-18808-Ljbffr