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- LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEYS OFFICE
With more than 10 million residents Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California over 112000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement property assessment public health protection water conservation cultural activities and many more. The County of Los Angeles values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons.
We willbegin accepting applicationsWednesday June 12 2019 at 8:00 a.m. until the needs of the department are metand may close the application period without prior notice.
Who we are:
The Los Angeles County District Attorneys Office is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation with a staff of nearly 300 sworn peace officers known as DA investigators who conduct some of the most unique sensitive and complex criminal investigations in law enforcement.The Bureau of Investigation is the Countys fourth largest law enforcement staff also assist other law enforcement agencies with vehicular and electronic surveillance undercover operations and photographic services.
Who you are:
Are you dedicated to the criminal justice system and the public it serves and seeking opportunities to enhance your career in law enforcement If you have prior law enforcement experience and are able to demonstrate sound judgment and superior knowledge and skills in criminal justice this is the job for you. Essential Job Functions
What you will do:
As a DA investigator you will work under the direction of a Sergeant D.A. to provide significant support and investigative assistance on many difficult prosecutions. Your primary function will be to provide prosecution support to the District Attorneys staff of over 1100 deputy district attorneys. You will locate and process witnesses and conduct supplemental pretrial investigations to help strengthen the prosecutions case.You may participatein a variety ofassignments including those involving the investigation of various types of fraud insurance workers compensation health care real estateand consumer). You may also work directly with attorneys inteams engaged in specialized programs such as Justice System Integrity andPublic Integrity. In your daytoday work you willcollaborate with numerous law enforcement agencies andcan be assigned to teams including DEA Narcotics Task Force LA IMPACT US Marshal Fugitive Task Force Innocence Lost Task Force Sex Crimes (SAFE) Task Force and the US Secret Service High Tech Crimes Task Force. After successful completion of a one 1 year probationary periodyou willhave the opportunity to promote to the position of senior investigator.
Click here to see a detailed summary and description of job duties for this position.Requirements
- Two 2 years of full time permanent law enforcement experience within the last three 3 years as apeace officer as defined in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code of the State of California or as an investigator with the Federal Government as defined by Federal Job Series 1811.
- An Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Possession of a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or higher.
- Open to work in any areaof Los Angeles County and on any shift(evenings nights and weekends).
We need proof of your education and certification. The necessary documentation includes:- A copy of an Associates degree or higher or official transcripts showing degree obtained from an accredited college or university.
- A copy of your valid POST Basic certificate or higher.
For more information on acceptable documents and how to submitclick here.
If you served in the military and were honorably discharged you may qualify for Veterans Credit. To receive this credit please include a copy of your form DD214 for our review.
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform jobrelated essential functions.
Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit a copy of their valid California driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended restricted or revoked.
A CANDIDATE WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE 3 OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
Physical Expectations:
This job requires arduous physical effort which may involve frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds often combined with bending twisting or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY POSITIONS
A DA Investigator is considered a safety position. As such applicants must be in good general physical condition free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance as a DA Investigator. Additionally applicants must pass an extensive background check prior to receiving a job offer. Click herefor more information on the background check and physicalrequirements.Additional Information
Our Assessment Process:
First meet our requirements above. After that our process includes a twopart assessment.
Part 1: You will be given a multiplechoice assessment on the knowledge required for this job. We will assess your knowledge related to law enforcement (e.g. search and seizure laws of arrest and crimes) written expression data analysis and interpretation and reading comprehension. Pass this assessment with a score of 70 or higher to be invited to the next step.
Part 2: After passing the multiplechoice assessment you will be invited to participate in the interview. In the interview we will assess your technical job knowledge work habits and problemsolving interpersonal communication and situational awareness skills. In order to be placed on the eligible employment list you must receive a minimum score of 70 on this assessment. Your score on this part of the assessment will make up 100 of your overall score.
Once you complete the assessments you are not able to review the multiplechoice assessment per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
If you have a disability and need accommodation to take any part of the assessment let us know by contacting the ADA Coordinator ator via email at no later than five 5 days prior to your scheduled test date. The sooner you contact us the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
We offer great salary and benefit packages. Click hereto see our generous benefits and explanation of salary.
What Happens Next:
We ask that you submit an application through the Apply link at the top of the opportunity posting. We will notify you via email as you move through the assessment process. Therefore please add and to your safe senders list to avoid emails filtering to your junk inbox. If you pass both parts of the assessment we will place your name on a list grouped in order of Band result. The list of everyone who passed the assessment is valid for 12 months.
If you have any questionsplease contact us using the following information:
Exam Number: A2889C
Department Contact Name: Tanay McKnight
Department Contact Phone:
Department Contact Email:
California Relay Service Phone:
ADA Coordinator Email:
Teletype Phone:
Equal Employment Opportunity:It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons regardless of race religion sex national origin age sexual orientation or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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This document is intended to provide general information about the recruitment process of the County of Los Angeles. Applicants with questions about a specific job posting should contact the exam analyst listed on the posting.
Equal Employment Opportunity/NonDiscrimination Statement:
The County of Los Angeles is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to nondiscrimination in the County workforce regardless of age 40 and over); ancestry; color; ethnicity; religious creed; protected family or medical leave status; disability; marital status; medical condition; genetic information; military and veteran status; national origin; race ; sex; gender; sexual orientation; or any other characteristic protected by State or federal law. For more information please visit: Accommodations for Applicants:
The County of Los Angeles complies with all federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application process please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. For more information on accommodations please visit: Chance:
The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws you will not be asked to provide information about conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and will also consider potential mitigating factors which may include but is not limited to evidence and extent of rehabilitation recency of the offense(s) and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about conviction history any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with County Fair Chance Policies and the Fair Chance Act (Gov. Code Section 12952.
Employment Eligibility:
Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States.
Career PathFinder:
Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application at .Revised January 2025
Employment Type
Full-Time
