District Attorney Senior Inspector - Temporary
District Attorney Senior Inspector - Temporary
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The Position
- ***Temporary Positions***
Bargaining Unit: District Attorney Investigators Association
The Contra Costa County District Attorneys Office is seeking experienced investigators to fill three (3) Temporary District Attorney Senior Inspector positions in its Criminal Investigations Unit. Successful candidates will work on a team of attorneys investigators and other supporting staff in the investigation and preparation of criminal cases for prosecution. Incumbents may be assigned criminal cases from various units including but not limited to: homicide felony trial team sexual assault statutory rape drugs domestic violence juvenile parental child abduction political corruption and fraud. Senior Inspectors locate witnesses interview witnesses and suspects visit crime scenes gather and preserve evidence take still and video photographs serve subpoenas and other legal papers request complaints appear as witnesses and testify at inquests court proceedings and Grand Jury sessions. In addition Senior Inspectors prepare and serve search warrants conduct initial investigations and make arrests in criminal cases initiated by the District Attorneys Office. They also assist in discovery matters and prepare reports and correspondence as needed. Senior Inspectors participate in raids and sting operations and coordinate the work of other investigators assigned to the same or related cases.
As a member of the District Attorneys Office Investigations Division incumbents will have an opportunity to work in many challenging and fulfilling investigative/prosecution focused assignments while helping our Office achieve our goals of Seeking Justice Serving Justice and Doing Justice.
Incumbents will work in close conjunction with all of our partners in law enforcement. You will become a member of a team that is respected statewide adopts the best practices available in the industry and strives to operate efficiently effectively and intelligently. By joining our team you will hold criminal offenders accountable for their actions and protect victims rights.With over 20 different division assignments there is ample opportunity for both lateral movement and promotion.Developing and maintaining an expertise in a particular assignment or experiencing many different assignments are two examples of available career paths.
Incumbents in this class are required to serve a one-year probationary period. This is a sworn law enforcement position and incumbents may be required to work nights weekends and holidays as well as be available to work call-outs and overtime.We are looking for someone who:- Values honesty integrity and ethical conduct
- Possesses intelligence as well as common sense
- Is diligent and hard working
- Demonstrates courtesy collegiality and collaboration
- Has strong criminal investigative knowledge and expertise
What you will typically be responsible for:- Locating uncooperative and/or difficult witnesses and victims and acting as the liaison between the district attorneys office and the witness/victim
- Participating in the service of search and arrest warrants including high-risk warrants
- Assisting deputy district attorneys with the organization and execution of their prosecutions which may include the service of subpoenas obtaining statements gathering and preserving evidence and accompanying the DDA to crime scenes and witness/victim meetings
- Responding to high profile Law Enforcement Involved Fatal Incidents as part of an investigative team working cooperatively with participant agencies
- Investigating criminal complaints from their initiation completing an investigation and submitting the investigation to a DDA for prosecution
- Working cooperatively with sworn and civilian members of other law enforcement agencies at the local state and federal level
- Working cooperatively with the public defenders office private law firms and other public agencies
- Potentially speaking as a subject matter expert at public events as a representative of the district attorneys office
A few reasons why you might love this job:- You will have an opportunity to work with a dedicated staff in an environment that provides for an excellent opportunity to succeed thus making a real difference in our county.
- You will have the personal satisfaction that comes from assisting the most vulnerable and deserving members of our community by bringing justice to themselves and their families.
- You will have access to great working conditions equipment training opportunities and be part of a real team environment.
A few challenges you might face in this job:- You may work late and long hours; working overtime is a requirement.
- You may deal with frustrated victims and witnesses who are disappointed in the criminal justice system.
- You are a member of law enforcement at a time when law enforcement personnel are faced with an unprecedented number of challenges.
Competencies required:- Action & Results Focused(Taking Initiative): Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
- Delivering Results: Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risks
- Professional & Technical Expertise: Applying technical subject matter to the job
- Interpersonal Savvy: Considering and responding appropriately to the needs and feelings of others in different situation
- Professional Integrity & Ethics: Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
You can read the complete job description at: eligible list established from this recruitment will remain in effect for six (6) months. Minimum Qualifications
License Required: Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operators License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operators license will be accepted during the application process.
Certificate Required:Possession of a valid Peace OfficerBasic Certificate issued by the State of California Commission on Peace Officers Standards (POST). Must be currently certified by POST (i.e. active California Peace Officer within three years or successfully completed the POST 136-hour Requalification Course upon hire).
Education:Possession of a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.
Experience:Three years of full-time experience as an investigator or detective in a public law enforcement agency investigating felony crimes such as homicides burglary narcotics sexual assault and domestic violence or three years of experience asDistrict Attorney Inspector-Welfare Fraud in Contra Costa County employment.
Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship a minimum of one year prior to submitting the application.
Physical Requirements: Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant. These standards will be based on the POST Commissions Medical Guidelines for Peace Officers.
Hearing:Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in theand 3000 frequency ranges.
Visual Acuity:20/100 uncorrected for each eye; corrected to 20/30 each eye.
Background:
(1) A thorough background investigation shall be conducted in accordance withthe specifications of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
(2) Shall not have been convicted of a felony in this State or any other State or in any Federal Jurisdiction which would have been a felony if committed in this State.
Selection Process
- Application Filing and Evaluation: Applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
- Hiring Interview:Ongoing until filled
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.For recruitment specific questions please contact Angelica Tran at For any technical issues please contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team for assistance at 1 .CONVICTION HISTORYAfter you receive a conditional job offer you will be fingerprinted and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.DISASTER SERVICE WORKERAll Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITYIt is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ethnicity age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or other protected category under the law.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Temp
