Transfer- Criminal Investigator Level III

Sacramento, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 97885 - 137473

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Position

Class Code 27731: Criminal Investigator Level I/II

Transfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.
In order to be qualified for a transfer:
1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.
2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.

There are three different transfer types that you may qualify for: interdepartmental transfer interclass transfer and voluntary demotion. These different transfer types are defined as:

Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

If you are requesting an interclass transfer or voluntary demotion either action is a change in class. Whether the change is a transfer or a demotion depends upon the difference between the maximum salary rates of the requested and incumbent classes. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.294 or the applicable labor agreement sets the criteria for determining the maximum difference allowed. Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.228 defines demotion.

Level I - $8157.12- $10408.67/month
Level II - $8974.92 - $11456.16/month

Educational Incentives (in addition to base pay): 5% Intermediate P.O.S.T. 5% Advanced P.O.S.T. 5% A.A. Degree 5% B.S. or B.A. Degree.

Under general supervision the Criminal Investigator Level I/IIperforms technical and investigative work in criminal cases and civil matters.

Positions are typically located in the District Attorneys Office the Public Defenders Office or the Investigation Division of the Department of Human Assistance.

The Criminal Investigator Level I/IIinvestigates a wide variety of crimes which includes gathering evidence interviewing and or interrogating and locating witnesses investigating the scene of the crime and writing a report of findings. Investigations by the District Attorneys Office focus on the prosecution of criminal violations including making arrests of suspected criminal violators. Where investigators from the District Attorneys and Public Defenders Office have a broad criminal area of responsibility investigators at the Department of Human Assistance investigate cases involving fraudulent receipt of public assistance forgery internal embezzlements child care fraud duplicate aid fleeing felons identity theft and have the responsibility to provide integrity for the varied programs administered by the department and may partner with other law enforcement units.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledgeof

CriminalInvestigator (Level II):

Criminal investigative techniques and procedures
Rules of evidence and court procedures
Criminal and civil statutes and case law
Techniques of identifying preserving and presenting evidence
Laws of arrest search and seizure service of legal process and the legal rights of citizens
Techniques of interviewing and interrogation
Laboratory procedures incident to the investigation of a crime
Report writing practices and techniques
Various resources available in locating individuals and elementary accounting procedures

Criminal Investigator (Level I):

Investigative techniques and procedures including the gathering and preservation of evidence
Rules of evidence and court procedures
Criminal and civil statutes and case law
Techniques of interviewing and interrogation
Report writing practices and techniques

Ability to

Criminal Investigator (Level II):

Gather assemble analyze and evaluate facts and evidence
Draw conclusions and make proper recommendations
Obtain information through interview and interrogation
Evaluate situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain effective working relationships
Prepare clear concise and comprehensive correspondence and reports
Keep accurate notes and records
Read and understand legal codes and cases
Assess the credibility of witnesses
Testify in court in a direct clear and concise manner
Work effectively with other agencies commercial enterprises groups and individuals

Criminal Investigator (Level I):

Gather assemble analyze and evaluate facts and evidence draw conclusions and make proper recommendations
Obtain information through interview and interrogation
Evaluate situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain effective working relationships
Prepare clear concise comprehensive correspondence and reports
Work effectively with other agencies commercial enterprises groups and individuals
Testify in court in a direct clear and concise manner

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Completion of 18 semester (27 quarter) units of coursework in administration of justice law enforcement or police science or other related coursework which addresses prevention discovery control and treatment of crimes criminals and criminality from an accredited college or university.

AND

Either: Two years in the class of Investigative Assistant in Sacramento County service.

Or: Three years as a detective/investigator with a District Attorneys Office Public Defenders Office Sheriffs Department Police Department or other recognized public law enforcement agency whose primary responsibility is the investigation of criminal activity. To meet this experience requirement the majority of time must have been spent performing duties such as gathering evidence interviewing and locating witnesses investigating crime scenes and writing reports of findings to be used in Court in the prosecution or defense of defendants.

Note: For the class of Criminal Investigator (Level I and Level II) investigative work which is gained through performance of duties such as patrol inmate custodial work accident investigation and the like is not considered qualifying.

Note: The word experience referenced in the minimum qualifications means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

Note: If the minimum qualifications include an educational or certificate/license requirement applicants must submit proof of requirements with the application. Failure to submit proof of requirements may result in disqualification from the examination. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. For guidelines on submitting acceptable proof of educational requirements please click here or speak to someone in our office before the cut-off date listed in this notice.

General Qualifications

Drivers License: Possession of a valid California Drivers License Class C or higher is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of employment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602 Personnel Policies and Procedure B-5 and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to positions within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks credit history check Social Security Number verification professional license/registration verification military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection obtaining such information the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

Special Requirements

Working Conditions: Incumbents must be willing to work irregular hours as individual investigations demand.

Certification Requirement: Investigators in the District Attorneys Office and Welfare Fraud Investigation Division are designated peace officers by the Penal Code and must meet P.O.S.T. requirements. Investigators in the Public Defenders Office are not designated peace officers.

All applicants to sworn peace officer positions will require the following prior to appointment:

Criminal Investigator (Level II): Possession of a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Criminal Investigator (Level I): Possession of a certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. approved basic academy course.

AND

Must meet all requirements for a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate with the exception of one years experience as a peace officer.

Application and Testing Information

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.

County of Sacramento Employment Services Division
700 H Street Room 4667
Sacramento CA 95814
Phone ; 7-1-1 California Relay Service
Email
Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions

You must complete the Supplemental Questionnaire for Transfers under the tab marked Supplemental Questions. When completing the Supplemental Questions provide accurate information. Your responses in the Education and Work Experience sections on your application and the Supplemental Questions will be checked to verify that you qualify for a transfer.

Note: Resumes letters and other materials will not be evaluated or considered as responses to the required information on the application and the Supplemental Questions.

The PositionClass Code 27731: Criminal Investigator Level I/IITransfer job postings are for County of Sacramento employees only.In order to be qualified for a transfer:1. You must meet the Minimum Qualifications of the new job.2. The difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate with...

The Position

Interdepartmental transfer - a transfer in the same class from one County department to another.
Interclass transfer - a transfer from one job class to a different job addition the difference between the top salary steps (the highest pay rate within the range of pay) of your current job class and the job class that you intend to transfer into must be less than 5%.
Voluntary demotion - a transfer into a job class that pays less than 95% of your current class salary.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledgeof

CriminalInvestigator (Level II):

Criminal investigative techniques and procedures
Rules of evidence and court procedures
Criminal and civil statutes and case law
Techniques of identifying preserving and presenting evidence
Laws of arrest search and seizure service of legal process and the legal rights of citizens
Techniques of interviewing and interrogation
Laboratory procedures incident to the investigation of a crime
Report writing practices and techniques
Various resources available in locating individuals and elementary accounting procedures

Criminal Investigator (Level I):

Investigative techniques and procedures including the gathering and preservation of evidence
Rules of evidence and court procedures
Criminal and civil statutes and case law
Techniques of interviewing and interrogation
Report writing practices and techniques

Ability to

Criminal Investigator (Level II):

Gather assemble analyze and evaluate facts and evidence
Draw conclusions and make proper recommendations
Obtain information through interview and interrogation
Evaluate situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain effective working relationships
Prepare clear concise and comprehensive correspondence and reports
Keep accurate notes and records
Read and understand legal codes and cases
Assess the credibility of witnesses
Testify in court in a direct clear and concise manner
Work effectively with other agencies commercial enterprises groups and individuals

Criminal Investigator (Level I):

Gather assemble analyze and evaluate facts and evidence draw conclusions and make proper recommendations
Obtain information through interview and interrogation
Evaluate situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action
Maintain effective working relationships
Prepare clear concise comprehensive correspondence and reports
Work effectively with other agencies commercial enterprises groups and individuals
Testify in court in a direct clear and concise manner

Employment Qualifications

AND

AND

Must meet all requirements for a Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate with the exception of one years experience as a peace officer.

Application and Testing Information

How to Apply

The County of Sacramento application form and responses to the Supplemental Questions are to be completed and submitted online.

Please remember:

If you have previously applied online for a County job you must use the same Username account.
Do not share your Username account with anyone else.
If any additional documentation (such as copies of transcripts etc.) is required you will be contacted.
Resumes may be attached to your submitted application however a notation of See Resume will not be accepted for the information requested on the application or the Supplemental Questions.
Your application will be considered incomplete if the required information is not filled out in its entirety.
Any notifications from the Employment Office about your Transfer application will be sent to you by email. Notices can also be accessed in your inbox.