Chief District Attorney's Investigator
ABOUT THE POSITION
Under direct supervision from the District Attorney to plan, organize, supervise, and participate in the investigation of complaints and criminal matters submitted to the District Attorney’s Office; and to perform related work as required. The Chief Investigator is responsible for the overall operation and supervision of the Bureau of Investigations. This management position is a sworn peace officer pursuant to 830.1(a) of the California Penal Code.
SPECIAL NOTE: An individual will be required to pass a background investigation relevant to working in a law enforcement office or facility prior to be hired.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate is a driven and decisive leader with the ability to inspire others toward excellence. They will encourage the dedicated pursuit of justice as staff reports carry out thorough investigation of crimes. A foundational understanding of digital forensics and data extraction will be helpful in the process of handling cases. The Chief Investigator will relay case details to the District Attorney, investigating Officers, and Prosecutors as needed. While this position is an administrative role, the successful candidate will also have exceptional interpersonal and people management skills. The ideal Chief Investigator has prior experience working with justice partners and participating in Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).