County of San Luis Obispo
District Attorney Investigator II/Senior District Attorney Investigator
County of San Luis Obispo, San Luis Obispo, California, us, 93403
Our Mission is to bring justice and safety to our community by aggressively and fairly prosecuting crime and protecting the rights of crime victims.The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's office is accepting applications for a District Attorney Investigator II/Senior District Attorney Investigator.District Attorney Investigator II:
This position conducts a wide variety of investigations in criminal and civil cases, the prosecution of which come under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney. Individuals in this position play a critical role in the County's criminal justice system. Day to day activities include:Investigates known and suspected violations of the law.Locates and interviews witnesses and suspected persons and analyzes and evaluates their testimony.Reviews and evaluates a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected crimes.Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports on all phases of investigations.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement and governmental agencies; assists other law enforcement agencies with investigations.Establishes and maintains contact with informational sources.Assists Deputy District Attorneys in preparation of cases by interviewing witnesses, complainants and suspects, and obtaining necessary evidence including laboratory and polygraph tests.Testifies in court.Serves subpoenas and arrest warrants.Prepares and executes search warrants.Prepares appropriate post-judgment actions.Develops and prepares necessary correspondence and reports.Senior District Attorney Investigator:
In addition to the above:Conducts special investigations for the Grand Jury.Conducts specialized investigations in areas of public integrity and personnel matters.May train or mentor incumbents within the District Attorney Investigator I/II classifications.Performs other related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:
District Attorney Investigator II:
Completion of two years (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of college level coursework at an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field. (Job-related experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education). In addition, two years of experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer.Senior District Attorney Investigator:
Completion of two years (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of college level coursework which include at least 60 semester units at an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field. (Job-related experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education). In addition, three years of experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer.Licenses and Certificates:Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.District Attorney Investigator II:
Possession of a State of California Regular Basic POST certificate. The Regular Basic POST certificate must be valid and current at the time of application. The Regular Basic POST certificate requires graduation from a POST certified academy and completion of one-year probation as a peace officer pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1 for any POST participatory law enforcement agency. The minimum POST basic academy is 664 hours.Senior District Attorney Investigator:
Possession of the POST Intermediate Certificate within 12 months from the date of hire.Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at
hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.BACKGROUND CHECK:To accept a position with the District Attorney’s Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:Any felony convictionRecent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adultPoor employment historyAny sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugsRecent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substancePoor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidentsRecent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adultAny act of domestic violence, as defined by lawAny crime committed against a childBehavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected classAny material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process
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This position conducts a wide variety of investigations in criminal and civil cases, the prosecution of which come under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney. Individuals in this position play a critical role in the County's criminal justice system. Day to day activities include:Investigates known and suspected violations of the law.Locates and interviews witnesses and suspected persons and analyzes and evaluates their testimony.Reviews and evaluates a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected crimes.Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports on all phases of investigations.Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement and governmental agencies; assists other law enforcement agencies with investigations.Establishes and maintains contact with informational sources.Assists Deputy District Attorneys in preparation of cases by interviewing witnesses, complainants and suspects, and obtaining necessary evidence including laboratory and polygraph tests.Testifies in court.Serves subpoenas and arrest warrants.Prepares and executes search warrants.Prepares appropriate post-judgment actions.Develops and prepares necessary correspondence and reports.Senior District Attorney Investigator:
In addition to the above:Conducts special investigations for the Grand Jury.Conducts specialized investigations in areas of public integrity and personnel matters.May train or mentor incumbents within the District Attorney Investigator I/II classifications.Performs other related work as required.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSEducation and Experience:
District Attorney Investigator II:
Completion of two years (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of college level coursework at an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field. (Job-related experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education). In addition, two years of experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer.Senior District Attorney Investigator:
Completion of two years (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of college level coursework which include at least 60 semester units at an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field. (Job-related experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education). In addition, three years of experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer.Licenses and Certificates:Certain positions within this classification may require driving. When driving is an essential function of the position, a valid CALIFORNIA driver license will be required at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment.District Attorney Investigator II:
Possession of a State of California Regular Basic POST certificate. The Regular Basic POST certificate must be valid and current at the time of application. The Regular Basic POST certificate requires graduation from a POST certified academy and completion of one-year probation as a peace officer pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1 for any POST participatory law enforcement agency. The minimum POST basic academy is 664 hours.Senior District Attorney Investigator:
Possession of the POST Intermediate Certificate within 12 months from the date of hire.Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca.An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at
hr@co.slo.ca.us . Confidential inquiries are welcomed.BACKGROUND CHECK:To accept a position with the District Attorney’s Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:Any felony convictionRecent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adultPoor employment historyAny sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugsRecent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substancePoor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidentsRecent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adultAny act of domestic violence, as defined by lawAny crime committed against a childBehavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected classAny material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process
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