District Attorney Investigator I/II - Extra-Help District Attorney Investigator I/II

Examples of Duties

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $36.69 - $41.68 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, directs and performs criminal, family support, and child abduction investigative work.
  
• Interviews complainants, suspects and witnesses; Prepares reports and presents all significant data.
  
• Prepares and executes warrants for search or arrest and related affidavits and returns.
  
• Uses and maintains surveillance devices, photographic and recording equipment.
  
• Assists other law enforcement agencies, including Federal, State and local on a request-to-assist basis.
  
• Assists trial attorneys in evidence review and evaluation as well as preparation of cases for trial.
  
• Develops the necessary information required by the exigent of disclosure of information.
  
• Conducts investigations into white collar crime, consumer fraud, official misconduct, insurance sales, corporate securities, stock and bond transactions, and false and misleading promotions.
  
• Assists in Grand Jury investigations and presentations.
  
• Searches for hidden assets and physical control of suspect business enterprises.
  
• Investigates alleged violations of Revenue and Taxation, Election Laws and in other specified areas as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:

Level I
One (1) year of experience performing criminal or civil investigations.

Level II
Two (2) years of experience performing criminal or civil investigations.

Both Levels require:

Education:
Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in criminology, social work, law enforcement or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

Licenses:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Certificate:
Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Essential Functions

• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions.
  
• Meet deadlines under stressful conditions and resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
  
• Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Conduct investigations on uneven surfaces and under various environmental conditions.
  
• Lift/carry objects over 50 lbs.
  
• Withstand noxious odors and horrific death scenes; Wear required safety equipment.
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl; Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
  
Repetitive hand and arm motion; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

• Regular attendance is an essential function.

• Investigative techniques and procedures.
  
• Basic accounting procedures and their application to law enforcement investigations.
  
• Criminal and civil law, evidence and court procedures.
  
• Interview techniques.
  
• Proper English construction and general communication skills.

• Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
  
• Gather and analyze investigative data.
  
• Deal effectively with law enforcement agencies and the public.
  
• Prepare financial and statistical reports.
  
• Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.

ALLOWANCES
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

Sheriff Sergeant, Correctional Sergeant - of $450 in Pay Period 1 and Pay Period 14 each fiscal year

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES
VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.

INSURANCE
HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

• Anthem 500 EPO
• Anthem 1500 EPO
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

• Merced County non-management employees are enrolled in the State Disability Insurance Program (SDI). Premiums for this insurance are paid by the employee. This insurance is administered solely by the State, who determines eligibility and payments. Benefit amounts are based on the quarter with the highest wages earned within the base period.

• Represented Employees $10,000