Job Type: Full Time | Job Number: 4004-2025-10-24 | Location: Napa, CA
Department: District Attorney Investigator | Closing: 11/21/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
The Napa Valley
Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California’s preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. The Napa Valley’s strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an Employer
As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community’s values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn morehttps://www.countyofnapa.org/721/Working-for-Napa-County.
The Position
The District Attorney Investigator is an experienced sworn peace officer who conducts felony and misdemeanor investigations under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney’s Office and performs a variety of work activities related to investigative assignments. Candidates with at least 7 years of experience as a peace officer pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1, which includes criminal investigations experience, is preferred.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Experience and Education:Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Experience: Two (2) years of criminal investigative experience with a law enforcement agency, and five (5) years of law enforcement experience as a patrol deputy, city police officer, or equivalent.
Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by the completion of the equivalent of sixty (60) semester units of college-level coursework in accordance with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
License or Certificate:*
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver’s License at time of appointment.
- Possession of a current California POST Intermediate Certificate, or higher level pursuant to Penal Code 830.1. Applicants must meet California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 (Minimum Standards for Peace Officers) requirements.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Application Deadline5:00 pm (PST) on NOVEMBER 21, 2025Application Screening and Supplemental Questions Scoring Week of November 24, 2025. Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.Oral Panel Exam Tentatively scheduled for the week of December 15, 2025. The most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of Duties
To view the full job description, including the example of duties, please click:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/napacounty/classspecs/45910
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)
Accommodation:
Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).
To apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/6675344