City and County of San Francisco
8550-District Attorney's Investigator
City and County of San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Company DescriptionThe San Francisco District Attorney's Office is one of the most respected and innovative prosecutor’s offices in the United States. Our mission is to promote justice by fostering accountability and repairing harm using data-driven, evidence-based approaches. In addition, what sets our office apart is our dedication to addressing root causes of crime and preventing recidivism; our centering of crime victims and survivors; and our commitment to eliminating racial and class inequities in the criminal legal system—including through reduced reliance on incarceration. Our office engages in public education and crime prevention efforts while maintaining the traditional role of investigating, charging, and prosecuting all criminal violations occurring within the City and County of San Francisco.Appointment Type
: Permanent-Exempt (PEX) Appointment. Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.13. Any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures. Exempt employees shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer.Job DescriptionAs a division of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, the Bureau of Investigations consists of Sworn Peace Officers per Section 830.1 of the California Penal Code. Under general supervision, District Attorney Investigators assist prosecutors in preparing and organizing cases for court, including locating missing witnesses and organizing evidence for presentation at trial. Additionally, DA Investigators assist various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure thorough investigations are conducted. DA Investigators specialize in investigative areas divided primarily into two units, specifically the Trial Preparation Unit and the White-Collar Crimes Units.In both units, District Attorney Investigators work with law enforcement officers from various jurisdictions, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and others.Essential Job Duties include but are not limited to
:Gather and review police reports, victim and witness statements, plus lab and medical reports. Review Body Worn Camera footage. Conduct extensive interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects. Digitally audio record the interviews and write interview reports and summaries, as needed.Research law enforcement databases, such as CLETS, CalPhoto, and LexisNexis Accurint. Research for possible social media and other open-source information.Obtain certified out-of-county court documents to be used in current court proceedings in San Francisco.Prepare investigative reports that include a Chronological Report of the Investigation and interview reports. Prepare diagrams, charts, and scale drawings. Photograph crime scenes and evidence items. Create Excel spreadsheets, as needed on financial crimes investigations.Conduct surreptitious surveillance, only if approved by a supervisor, to identify and locate a suspect or reluctant witness on charged and uncharged cases.Serve subpoenas on charged cases to victims and witnesses. Also, serve subpoenas to obtain documents and digital media, such as patient treatment records and video surveillance footage.Arrange for witnesses to appear in court to present testimony. Work with the Victim Advocates as needed. In certain limited circumstances, transport the victim or witness to court.Provide witness security and relocation on high-risk prosecutions, such as a gang homicide.Author search and arrest warrant affidavits. Then safely serve the warrants with fellow DA Investigators and other sworn personnel.Testify in court proceedings, such as Dunlap hearings, evidentiary hearings, preliminary hearings, trial, and Grand Jury proceedings.Assist other law enforcement agencies in the furtherance of their investigations.QualificationsRequires a combination of education at the collegiate level in criminology, penology, police science or a closely related field and responsible criminal investigative experience totaling six years.License or certificate
:Possession of a valid Peace Officer Basic Certificate issued by the State of California Commission on Peace Officers Standards (POST). Must be currently certified by POST (i.e., active California Peace Officer within three years, or successfully completed the POST 136-hour Re-qualification Course upon hire).Additional InformationApplications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the process. Additional supplemental materials may be requested during the recruitment process.Salary Range commensurate with experience: $126,282 - $161,174 annually. This is continuous recruitment will be open until vacancies are filled.Contact: Shavaun Tolliver, Principal Human Resources Analyst (628) 652-4040.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
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: Permanent-Exempt (PEX) Appointment. Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.13. Any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures. Exempt employees shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer.Job DescriptionAs a division of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, the Bureau of Investigations consists of Sworn Peace Officers per Section 830.1 of the California Penal Code. Under general supervision, District Attorney Investigators assist prosecutors in preparing and organizing cases for court, including locating missing witnesses and organizing evidence for presentation at trial. Additionally, DA Investigators assist various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure thorough investigations are conducted. DA Investigators specialize in investigative areas divided primarily into two units, specifically the Trial Preparation Unit and the White-Collar Crimes Units.In both units, District Attorney Investigators work with law enforcement officers from various jurisdictions, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and others.Essential Job Duties include but are not limited to
:Gather and review police reports, victim and witness statements, plus lab and medical reports. Review Body Worn Camera footage. Conduct extensive interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects. Digitally audio record the interviews and write interview reports and summaries, as needed.Research law enforcement databases, such as CLETS, CalPhoto, and LexisNexis Accurint. Research for possible social media and other open-source information.Obtain certified out-of-county court documents to be used in current court proceedings in San Francisco.Prepare investigative reports that include a Chronological Report of the Investigation and interview reports. Prepare diagrams, charts, and scale drawings. Photograph crime scenes and evidence items. Create Excel spreadsheets, as needed on financial crimes investigations.Conduct surreptitious surveillance, only if approved by a supervisor, to identify and locate a suspect or reluctant witness on charged and uncharged cases.Serve subpoenas on charged cases to victims and witnesses. Also, serve subpoenas to obtain documents and digital media, such as patient treatment records and video surveillance footage.Arrange for witnesses to appear in court to present testimony. Work with the Victim Advocates as needed. In certain limited circumstances, transport the victim or witness to court.Provide witness security and relocation on high-risk prosecutions, such as a gang homicide.Author search and arrest warrant affidavits. Then safely serve the warrants with fellow DA Investigators and other sworn personnel.Testify in court proceedings, such as Dunlap hearings, evidentiary hearings, preliminary hearings, trial, and Grand Jury proceedings.Assist other law enforcement agencies in the furtherance of their investigations.QualificationsRequires a combination of education at the collegiate level in criminology, penology, police science or a closely related field and responsible criminal investigative experience totaling six years.License or certificate
:Possession of a valid Peace Officer Basic Certificate issued by the State of California Commission on Peace Officers Standards (POST). Must be currently certified by POST (i.e., active California Peace Officer within three years, or successfully completed the POST 136-hour Re-qualification Course upon hire).Additional InformationApplications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the process. Additional supplemental materials may be requested during the recruitment process.Salary Range commensurate with experience: $126,282 - $161,174 annually. This is continuous recruitment will be open until vacancies are filled.Contact: Shavaun Tolliver, Principal Human Resources Analyst (628) 652-4040.The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
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