District Attorney's Investigator I/II

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S INVESTIGATOR I: $5,470 - $8,028 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $31.56 - $46.32 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S INVESTIGATOR II: $6,030 - $8,851 APPROXIMATE MONTHLY* / $34.79 - $51.06 APPROXIMATE HOURLY*

*Please refer to the appropriate Bargaining Unit Memorandum of Understanding for potential future salary increases* Please visit https://co.shasta.ca.us/MOUs

 

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere. With its natural beauty, diversified culture, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

 

 

The District Attorney evaluates all reported crimes to determine if sufficient evidence exists to prosecute individuals for felony and misdemeanor offenses. In those cases where the District Attorney finds sufficient evidence, a criminal prosecution is undertaken. The Department also supervises the Victim/Witness Program.

DISTRICT ATTORNEY’S INVESTIGATOR I and II: Under direction, personally participate in the detection and investigation of all criminal matters submitted to the District Attorney's Office; assist in Grand Jury investigations; and to perform related work as required. This position is a sworn peace officer under P.C. 830.1(a).

 

For more information about the position, the department encourages applicants to view this link: https://youtu.be/1xcQ4_IWVQo

 

 

District Attorney’s Investigator I: This class is assigned the responsibility of performing all investigative activities relating to criminal prosecution and all incidences referred to the District Attorney for investigation. This is the entry and trainee level in the alternately staffed District Attorney Investigator class series. District Attorney's Investigators I differ with District Attorney's Investigators II as to experience level within the field of law enforcement investigations. Although duties may be common to the next higher class of District Attorney's Investigator II, incumbents are typically assigned a variety of less complex cases and function within more clearly defined guidelines.

 

District Attorney’s Investigator II: Similar to District Attorney’s Investigator I, additionally: District Attorney's Investigators II differs with District Attorney's Investigators I as to experience level within the field of law enforcement investigations. This class is distinguished from the District Attorney's Investigator I class by the demonstrated ability of an incumbent to perform difficult assignments that require considerable skill, professional judgment, and thorough knowledge of the criminal justice system.

 

 

District Attorney’s Investigator I and II: Investigates suspected welfare fraud, child abduction, officer involved shootings, internal matters, other fraud and criminal cases; interviews suspects, witnesses, and victims; obtains statements, documents, and related factual material; obtains and preserves evidence; request complaints, arrest warrants, search warrants, and executes search warrants and serves warrants of arrest; prepares detailed reports of investigations; testifies in court concerning the investigations; testifies at Grand Jury sessions and inquests; serves subpoenas.

 

 

 

Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of crime detection and criminal investigation; Federal and State claiming regulations and procedures; principles of identification, preservation and presentation of evidence; laws pertaining to search and seizure and arrest; rules of evidence and court procedures; techniques of interviewing and interrogation of witnesses.

Ability to: Interpret and apply pertinent penal provisions of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, Health and Safety Code, Business and Professional Code, Civil Code, Evidence Code, Vehicle Code, Government Code, and Penal Code; gather, assemble, analyze and present facts and evidence and draw logical conclusions; analyze and evaluate statements of witnesses or suspected violators; conduct interviews and investigations effectively and be able to properly evaluate a case; prepare comprehensive correspondence and reports; conduct criminal investigations of less complex nature; use firearms proficiently; operate a motor vehicle lawfully and safely; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

NOTE: The above employment standards are typically attained with five years of police experience. Corrections assignments would not meet this minimal requirement unless the assignment included investigative duties within a Corrections Division.

 

Knowledge of: Same as District Attorney’s Investigator I.

Ability to: Same as District Attorney’s Investigator I.

NOTE: Minimal standards for this position require five years of police experience with at least one year within an investigative assignment. Corrections assignments would not meet this minimal requirement, unless the assignment included investigative duties within a Corrections Division. Minimal standards can also be achieved with the successful completion of one year as a District Attorney's Investigator I.

·        Possession of an appropriate California driver license

·      Possession of a basic certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)

• District Attorney Investigation School

NOTE: Prior completion of the aforementioned schools with another California law enforcement agency will satisfy the requirement for attendance to these specific schools.

 

 

 

 

 

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 5:00 p.m., on December 03, 2021. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered.

 

Veterans' Credit: Veterans (as defined by California Government Code section 18973) who have been discharged from military service under conditions other than dishonorable and who receive a passing score on all components of the employment examinations (up to and including oral examinations) shall receive credit for an additional five points to be added to their final examination score. To be considered for this credit, a veteran MUST provide a copy of his or her discharge document (DD-214 or equivalent) and information as to the type of discharge (honorable, dishonorable, etc.) WITH THE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE.

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at apply online or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

 

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.