Investigative Aide

Position Description

Examples of Duties

• Serves subpoenas and delivers legal documents; transports and/or escorts others connected with cases into the office for interview or to court; transports physical evidence for analysis and/or to court.
• Conducts interviews of victims, witnesses and/or defendants to obtain or clarify information related to assigned areas. Documents and condenses information gathered by such interview(s).
• Performs office or field data collection/investigations (which may include monitoring or shopping consumer & fraud assignments); has access to information regarding informants/witnesses and performs undercover operations and maintains confidentiality of such information.
• Assists with discovery by making copies of tapes and photographs, retrieves 911 tapes, orders CAD printouts and operates special color copy equipment. Prepares charts and diagrams to provide information for court presentation; collects and organizes information and documents; testifies in court as necessary.
• Researches information needed by Investigators, Attorneys and others in prosecution/support f legal cases; reviews records for personal history or other information; prepares written and statistical reports.

• The criminal justice system, criminal prosecution, basic investigative procedures/technique and the functions/authority of the office/department to which assigned.

• Research, compile, report and/or display information in support/prosecution of criminal and/or civil cases.
• Recognize and observe the extent of assigned responsibility and authority; serve subpoenas.
• Document findings and observations; maintain records; learn and apply basic investigative and legal principles/techniques; search for and obtain copies of public records.
• Learn and apply knowledge of California court and correction systems.
• Testify in court; take photographs; assist in surveillance or undercover assignment.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Maintain proper courtroom demeanor.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds.
• Deliver documents in a timely and efficient manner; schedule delivery routes, work without close supervision.
• Organize information, reports and documents; make arithmetical calculations.
• Compile simple data and make simple reports.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Explain procedural information; remain calm in stressful situations; understand and carry out verbal and/or written directions.

• Ability to speak, read and write in English and Spanish.

Examples of Experience/Education/Training

Any combination of training, education and/or experience which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities and required conditions of employment is qualifying. An example of a way these requirements might be acquired is:

1. Courses in Administration of Justice
2. Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent

Additional Information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
The required conditions of employment include, but are not limited to the following:

• Work under adverse conditions and must be prepared to successfully respond to unexpected events.
• Be available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and during times of disaster and/or emergency.
• Travel in the course of completing assignments.
• Successfully complete a background investigation.
• Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver’s license.

• As a condition of employment, prospective employees may be required to submit to a background review which may include a review of information concerning present and/or prior employment, driving record, and record of any criminal convictions.
• Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S.; a list of acceptable documents is available on the USCIS Form I-9.
• If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your rate of pay will be hourly, and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed in the summary.

• A completed County of Monterey Employment Application
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions