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).
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:
Knowledge of: Principles of supervision and training; methods and techniques of investigation; principles of identification, preservation and presentation of evidence; rules of evidence pertaining to search and seizure and laws of arrest; pertinent provisions of the California Welfare and Institutions Code, Health and Safety Code, Business and Professional Code, and the Civil Code.; Federal and State claiming regulations and procedures; principles of statistical analysis; techniques of interviewing, interrogation and collection; Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) policies and training standards; ensure adherence to POST standards for background investigations; principles of budget preparation and maintenance.
Ability to: Plan and organize the work of a subordinate staff; supervise and train others; revise and implement policies and procedures; keep accurate financial records and controls; gather, assemble, analyze and present facts and evidence and draw logical conclusions; conduct interviews and investigations effectively; prepare comprehensive correspondence and reports; maintain the POST training standards and records for subordinate staff; use firearms proficiently; operate a motor vehicle lawfully and safely; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
These employment standards are typically attained with two years of experience comparable to that of a Supervising District Attorney’s Investigator with Shasta County.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
- Possession of a valid Specialized Law Enforcement Certificate or possession of a valid basic certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).
- Possession of a Supervisory certificate issued by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within one year of appointment.
To see the full job bulletin and to apply online, please visit the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/shasta/jobs/4612370/chief-district-attorneys-investigator