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County of San Joaquin

District Attorney Investigator III - Departmental Promotion

County of San Joaquin, Concord, California, us, 94527


Approximate Salary

$8,823.58 - $10,725.12/monthOpening Date

2/9/2024 08:00:00 AMClosing Date

2/19/2024 11:59:00 PMEmployment Type

Full-Time

Analyst

Mayra NunezIntroduction

The San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office mission is clear: to serve and support victims of crime with unwavering dedication. The office has a staff of over 300 employees comprised of attorneys, investigators, and support personnel located in downtown Stockton, the Juvenile Justice Center in French Camp, and within branches of the Superior Court in Lodi and Manteca.

This department promotional examination is being given to fill one vacancy in the District Attorney's Office and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies.To qualify, applicants must currently be employed by the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office and meet all promotional eligibility requirements.Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application, including an Employment Application and Supplemental Questionnaire, along with a copy of an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate, must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.TYPICAL DUTIES

Plans, assigns and supervises the work of a unit of employees engaged in investigating civil and criminal matters such as consumer and welfare fraud, misconduct of public officials, embezzlement, violations of corporate security laws and mental health matters; coordinates supervision of the investigator(s) assigned to the Family Support Division.Reviews and evaluates reports; insures that complete reports are submitted on all cases investigated, that all investigative avenues have been explored, and that no defenses have been overlooked; advises the Chief District Attorney Investigator as to course of action to be taken.Investigates the more sensitive or complex criminal or civil cases; interviews and interrogates accused or suspected individuals or witnesses; records and evaluates information obtained.Assists attorneys in preparing cases for court; gives testimony in court.Serves legal papers such as subpoenas, summonses and warrants; serves and executes extradition papers.Assists in coordinating the investigative activities of the District Attorney's Office with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.Participates in or conducts meetings and conferences as a representative of the District Attorney's Office.As assigned, acts in mutual aid situations, which may include active law enforcement duties; makes arrests; works in an undercover capacity.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a departmental promotion. Qualified applicants must currently be employed with the San Joaquin County District Attorney's Office and meet the promotional eligibility requirements as stated in Civil Service Rule 10, Section 3-Eligibility for Promotional Examinations

.EITHER I

Experience

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Two years of experience as a District Attorney Investigator II in San Joaquin County service.OR II

Experience

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Three years of experience as a peace officer performing felony investigations in an investigative unit of a public law enforcement agency.License

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Possession of an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate including or supplemented by successful completion of approved courses in Powers of Arrest and use of firearms in accordance with Penal code Section 832. Such courses must have been approved by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards.Certificate

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Possession of an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate including or supplemented by successful completion of approved courses in Powers of Arrest and use of firearms in accordance with Penal code Section 832. Such courses must have been approved by the California Commission on Peace Officers Standards.

Note:

Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application.KNOWLEDGE

Techniques, methods and procedures used in crime detection and criminal investigation rules of evidence, arrest and court procedures; interviewing techniques and procedures; civil and criminal laws and ordinances in effect in the County; techniques of securing, evaluating, and preparing evidence and exhibits for trial; search and seizure; service of legal papers; legal rights of citizens; firearms safety.ABILITY

Supervise the work of subordinates; keep records and prepare, review and evaluate comprehensive reports; interpret and apply applicable legal provisions; gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence; obtain information through interviews, interrogations and observations; draw logical conclusions and make proper recommendations; express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with other investigators, law enforcement officials, the public and others.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:

By mail or in person:

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, CA 95202Office hours:Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone: (209) 468-3370When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. ( The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division) .San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy:

San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

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