County of Orange
District Attorney Investigator
County of Orange, Los Angeles, California, United States,
DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATORSALARY INFORMATIONIn addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:Effective June 27, 2025 – 4.00% increase
THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future vacancies in the Orange County District Attorney's Office. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.APPLICATION PERIODThis recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met.Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Office of the District Attorney is seeking results-oriented investigators to collaborate with attorneys in the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws. A District Attorney Investigator performs challenging investigative work resulting in the apprehension and prosecution of persons suspected of committing felony and serious misdemeanor crimes. The department is seeking individuals who are:Self-motivatedEffective communicatorsTeam players able to successfully partner with District Attorney legal staff as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement agenciesTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWINGDetailed understanding of the Criminal Justice System including courtroom testimony.Thorough knowledge of rules of evidence, courtroom procedure, investigation techniques, methods, and procedures, and the role of a District Attorney Investigator.Ability to apply forward thinking and creative thought with high ethical standards.Exceptional judgment and common sense.Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.Approachability, flexibility, and organizational skills.Demonstrated enthusiasm, innovation and/or creativity in a law-enforcement investigator assignment.Superior interviewing, interrogation, and listening skills.Superior report writing skills.Experience in writing search warrants.Extensive experience in dealing with victims and witnesses of crime.Demonstrated past performance working with Deputy District Attorney collaborating in an investigation and prosecution.Special QualificationsPossess a
valid
state of California P.O.S.T. certificate (basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory or management).Graduated from a state of California P.O.S.T. certified peace officer regular basic course academy.Modular format (reserve) training will not be considered.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPlease click
here
for the minimum qualifications for the District Attorney Investigator.PHYSICAL, MENTAL and ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSThe County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. Click
here
to read a description of the physical and mental abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed in the announcement for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.ADDITIONAL COMPENSATIONIn addition to the monthly starting pay, candidates receive P.O.S.T. pay commensurate with the level of P.O.S.T. certificate the candidate possesses.Additional compensation up to 70 cents ($0.70) per hour may be available for candidates selected to work in positions requiring bilingual skills.Educational incentive pay of ($115.38) biweekly is available to employees who hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, International Association of Universities, or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe Office of the District Attorney Human Resources screens all applications to identify the qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. After all the test procedures have been completed, the District Attorney's Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCEThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click
here
to review the policy.SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSCandidates under consideration for hire by the Office of the District Attorney-Public Administrator will be required to successfully pass an extensive and thorough background investigation, including Live Scan fingerprinting, medical, and psychological testing to the satisfaction of the District Attorney.EMAIL NOTIFICATIONEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account.NOTE:
User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com
.Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLICThis recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future vacancies in the Orange County District Attorney's Office. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange.APPLICATION PERIODThis recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met.Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Office of the District Attorney is seeking results-oriented investigators to collaborate with attorneys in the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws. A District Attorney Investigator performs challenging investigative work resulting in the apprehension and prosecution of persons suspected of committing felony and serious misdemeanor crimes. The department is seeking individuals who are:Self-motivatedEffective communicatorsTeam players able to successfully partner with District Attorney legal staff as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement agenciesTHE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL POSSESS THE FOLLOWINGDetailed understanding of the Criminal Justice System including courtroom testimony.Thorough knowledge of rules of evidence, courtroom procedure, investigation techniques, methods, and procedures, and the role of a District Attorney Investigator.Ability to apply forward thinking and creative thought with high ethical standards.Exceptional judgment and common sense.Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.Approachability, flexibility, and organizational skills.Demonstrated enthusiasm, innovation and/or creativity in a law-enforcement investigator assignment.Superior interviewing, interrogation, and listening skills.Superior report writing skills.Experience in writing search warrants.Extensive experience in dealing with victims and witnesses of crime.Demonstrated past performance working with Deputy District Attorney collaborating in an investigation and prosecution.Special QualificationsPossess a
valid
state of California P.O.S.T. certificate (basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory or management).Graduated from a state of California P.O.S.T. certified peace officer regular basic course academy.Modular format (reserve) training will not be considered.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSPlease click
here
for the minimum qualifications for the District Attorney Investigator.PHYSICAL, MENTAL and ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTSThe County of Orange is committed to providing a means for applicants who may have a disability to identify areas in which they may request a reasonable accommodation. Click
here
to read a description of the physical and mental abilities which are customarily required to perform the essential job functions of this position. Applicants are encouraged to contact the recruiter listed in the announcement for any questions or to request an accommodation during the testing/selection process.ADDITIONAL COMPENSATIONIn addition to the monthly starting pay, candidates receive P.O.S.T. pay commensurate with the level of P.O.S.T. certificate the candidate possesses.Additional compensation up to 70 cents ($0.70) per hour may be available for candidates selected to work in positions requiring bilingual skills.Educational incentive pay of ($115.38) biweekly is available to employees who hold a Bachelor’s Degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, International Association of Universities, or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.RECRUITMENT PROCESSThe Office of the District Attorney Human Resources screens all applications to identify the qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition. After all the test procedures have been completed, the District Attorney's Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates.VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCEThe County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click
here
to review the policy.SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONSCandidates under consideration for hire by the Office of the District Attorney-Public Administrator will be required to successfully pass an extensive and thorough background investigation, including Live Scan fingerprinting, medical, and psychological testing to the satisfaction of the District Attorney.EMAIL NOTIFICATIONEmail is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account.NOTE:
User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at
www.governmentjobs.com
.Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
#J-18808-Ljbffr