District Attorney Investigator II (#RL3022)
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$47.12-$57.27 Hourly / $8,166.69-$9,926.66 Monthly / $98,000.29-$119,119.96 Yearly

Under direction, investigates alleged and suspected violations of criminal and civil law falling within the jurisdiction of the District Attorney’s Office; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule 3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.

This is the journey level District Attorney Investigator.  An employee of this class conducts difficult investigations assigned to the District Attorney’s Office. Work is performed with considerable independence, may involve an element of personal danger, and may entail long hours of work at unusual times of the day or night.>Employees of the District Attorney Investigator series are statutory full-time peace officers and have a duty to act upon criminal violations occurring in their presence.

• Conducts investigations of civil and criminal matters including, but not limited to, consumer, real estate, insurance, and welfare fraud; embezzlement; misconduct of public officials; officer involved critical incidents; homicide; and investigations requested by the Grand Jury. 
• Interviews and questions accused or suspected individuals and witnesses; examines court, police, public and governmental records needed for investigations; records and evaluates information obtained. 
• Inspects crime scenes to locate, identify, assemble, preserve, record and evaluate information. 
• Establishes and maintains contact with informants; gathers intelligence information concerning alleged criminal activities. 
• Assembles and prepares evidence for presentation in court; assists attorneys in court; gives testimony in court. 
• Analyzes and evaluates the results of investigations in light of recent court decisions; reviews reports of other law enforcement agencies to determine if all investigative avenues have been explored; detects defenses which may have been overlooked. 
• Makes oral and written reports. Serves legal papers such as subpoenas, warrants and summonses; 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. 
• Develops and maintains positive relations with the public to gain compliance and trust; fosters collaborative partnerships, which may include making presentations to community members and organizations. Negotiates and arranges for repayment of fraudulently obtained funds. 
• As assigned, acts in mutual aid situations, which may include active law enforcement duties; applies proper techniques of arrest; determines appropriate course of action when faced with potentially violent situations; works in an undercover capacity. 
• May provide technical training and direction to lower level sworn and non-sworn investigative staff.

Techniques, methods, and procedures used in crime detection and criminal investigations; community-based policing and collaborative problem solving between community residents and law enforcement; 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.

Gather, assemble, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence; interpret and fairly and equitably apply legal provisions; obtain information through questioning and observation; draw logical conclusions and make proper recommendations; analyze situations and adopt effective courses of action; prepares comprehensive reports on investigations; learn to operate specialized investigative equipment; 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.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.