INVESTIGATOR

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a challenging opportunity to make a difference in underrepresented communities? The DTSC's Office of Criminal Investigations is hiring.

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Under the general supervision of the Supervising Criminal Investigator I, the Investigator in the Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) is a Sworn Peace Officer and is primarily responsible for the investigative duties involved in enforcement of California’s Hazardous Waste Law.

The Range A Investigator handles the less difficult cases under close supervision of the Supervising Criminal Investigator I;

the Range B Investigator handles cases of average complexity under supervision, and the Range C Investigator handles the most complex cases under supervision, independently or as a team leader.

Duties include, but are not limited to :

• Investigates violations of the California Hazardous Waste Control Law by responding to complaints, tips and other information to OCI that alleges illegal hazardous waste activities in the state.
• Investigatory plans and methods include may be required to obtain hazardous waste samples.
• Incumbent may conduct undercover surveillance that may require travel throughout the state and paid overtime.
• Write and execute search warrants; serve subpoenas, and make arrests. Plan, organize and conduct effective law enforcement operational briefings.
• Draft concise official investigatory reports that can be submitted for legal prosecution.
• Be able to testify in court and administrative hearings about case findings.

Desirable Qualifications We Look For :

• Bilingual spanish preferred, but not required. Must pass Spanish Fluency Examination
• POST Certification preferred, but not required

Applications are scheduled to be reviewed on the following cut-off dates :

The 1st and 15th of every month.

Applications recieved after a cut-off date will be processed for the next cut-off date.

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Working Conditions

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• Incumbents that DO NOT possess a valid Peace Officer Regular Basic or Specialized Investigator Basic Course POST certificate must attend and complete the academy during the first year of employment in order to pass probation.

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Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application.

Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and / or restrictions.

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

This position has been reposted. If you have previously applied for JC-353798 your application will NOT be considered. Therefore, you must apply to the JC-421921 to be considered.

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