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Chief Public Defender Investigator

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Job Location:

Stockton, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 18 October 2026 (7 days ago)

Application Deadline: 15 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

KNOWLEDGE

Investigation techniques and procedures; rules of evidence legal basis for complaints and court procedures; applicable state federal and local codes laws and ordinances including State Narcotic laws Penal Code Health and Safety Code Probate Code and Welfare and Institutions Code; principles and practices of supervision and training; management principles and techniques.

ABILITY

Plan organize and direct the work of subordinates; train and supervise subordinates; maintain records; prepare review and evaluate reports; express oneself clearly both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with law enforcement officials witnesses and the public; interact and communicate well with persons of diverse ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds and with persons from all sectors of the criminal justice system; gather and evaluate facts and evidence; draw logical conclusions and take appropriate action; secure necessary information through interview and interrogation; act as witness in legal proceedings; carry out special and general assignments independently.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Mobility - operate a keyboard; sit for long periods; does frequent walking bending squatting crawling climbing stairs ladders and driving; Lifting -able to lift 30-70 lbs.; Visual - Good overall vision; frequent reading and close-up work hand and eye coordination color/depth perception; Dexterity - reaching repetitive motion and writing; Hearing/Talking - hear on the telephone/radio; hear faint sounds; talk in person and telephone; Emotional/Psychological Factors - exposure to trauma grief death; public contact; decision making; concentration; working alone; working weekends and/or evenings which may include long hours at odd times of the day or night.

San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and upon request will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to for those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

BENEFITS

Selection Procedures

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will go through the following examination process:

Written Exam: The civil service written exam is a multiple choice format. If the written exam is administered alone it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Oral Exam: The oral exam is a structured interview process that will assess the candidates education training and experience and may include a practical exercise. The oral exam selection process is not a hiring interview. A panel of up to four people will determine the candidates score and rank for placement on the eligible list. Top candidates from the eligible list are referred for hiring interviews. If the oral exam is administered alone it will be 100% of the overall score. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Written & Oral Exam: If both a written exam and an oral exam is administered the written exam is weighted at 60% and the oral exam is weighted at 40% unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Candidates must achieve a minimum rating of 70% on each examination in order to be placed on the eligible list.
Rate-out: A rate-out is an examination that involves a paper rating of the candidates application using the following criteria: education training and experience. Candidates will not be scheduled for the rate-out process.

Note: The rating of 70 referred to may be the same or other than an arithmetic 70% of the total possible points.

Testing Accommodation: Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at prior to the examination date.

Veterans Points: Eligible veterans unmarried widows and widowers of veterans of the United States Armed Forces who have been honorably discharged and who have served during wartime shall be given veterans points in initial appointment to County service. Eligible veterans receive 5 points and eligible disabled veterans receive 10 points. Disabled veterans must submit a recent award letter stating a 10% service connected disability issued by the United States Veterans Administration. Note: A copy of your DD214 showing the discharge type must be received in the Human Resources by the date of the examination.

Acceptable wartime service dates:

September 16 1940 to December 31 1946
June 27 1950 to January 31 1955
August 5 1964 to May 7 1975
Persian Gulf War August 2 1990 through a date to be set by law or Presidential Proclamation.

Eligible Lists: Candidates who pass the examination will be placed on an eligible list for that classification. Eligible lists are effective for nine months but may be extended by the Human Resources Director for a period which shall not exceed a total of three years from the date established.

Certification/Referral: Names from the eligible list will be referred to the hiring department by the following methods.

Rule of the Rank: The top rank orranks of eligibles will be referred for hiring interviews. The minimum number of names to be referred will be equal to the number of positions plus nine or 10% of the eligible list whichever is higher. When fillingnine or more positions in a department at the same time the top rank or ranks will be referred and the minimum number of names shall be two times the number of positions to be filled or 10% of the eligible list whichever is higher. This applies only to open competitive recruitments.
Rule of Five: The top five names will be referred for hiring interviews. This applies only to department or countywide promotional examination.
Rule of the List: For classifications designated by the Director of Human Resources the entire eligible list will be referred to the department.

Physical Exam: Some classifications require physical examinations. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination. The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-Employment Drug Screening Exam: Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen. The County pays for the initial drug screen.

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship (parent child grand parent grand child or sibling) either by blood or marriage may not be appointed promoted transferred into or within the department when;

They are related to the Appointing Authority or
The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other.

Department Head may establish additional limitations on the hiring of relatives by departmental rule.

Proof of Eligibility: If you are offered a job you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply Online:

mail or in person:

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton CA 95202

Office hours:
Monday Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:

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When a final filing date is indicated applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail which are not received by the final filing date will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer: San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age ancestry color creed marital status medical condition national origin physical or mental disability political affiliation or belief pregnancy race religion sex or sexual orientation. For more information go to Experience:

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