Chief District Attorney Investigator

Sutter County Human Resources•Yuba City, CA

About The Position

The Sutter County District Attorney’s Office is seeking a Chief District Attorney Investigator. Under general direction, this position manages, coordinates, and reviews the District Attorney’s Investigation unit; oversees and evaluates District Attorney Investigator peace officer qualifications; and assists prosecuting attorneys with organizing facts in preparation for trial. The Chief District Attorney Investigator supervises the Investigations Division’s professional, technical, and clerical personnel, plans division objectives, coordinates investigations with judicial agencies and other relevant parties, and performs complex criminal investigative work, including investigations of incidents involving police officer shootings. The position also helps manage budgets and hiring, maintains detailed investigative records and reports, and ensures procedures comply with applicable laws and guidelines. All Sutter County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County. Employment offers are contingent on investigation of employment history and references, drug testing, medical review or examination, fingerprinting, and other appropriate requirements. Sutter County uses E-Verify to confirm work eligibility and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or a closely related field, and four years of progressively responsible law enforcement experience, including increasingly responsible criminal investigation work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of crime detection and criminal investigation processes, procedures, and techniques; applicable federal, state, and local laws and rules concerning investigations, arrest, evidence, court procedures, and rules of evidence; report writing; management practices; progressive discipline, particularly for sworn officers; and investigative resources beyond the District Attorney’s office.
Ability to plan, assign, instruct, organize, evaluate, and supervise subordinate work; interpret complex laws and regulations; review comprehensive investigative reports; exercise independent judgment and analytical skills; set and meet priorities and deadlines; conduct studies and recommend procedural changes; analyze situations and select effective actions; coordinate program objectives and policies; communicate orally and in writing; maintain confidentiality; and foster positive working relationships.
Ability to use firearms safely, think and act quickly in emergencies, deal effectively with personal danger, and maintain sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances.
Ability to meet physical and work requirements that may include effecting arrests, subduing resisting individuals, chasing fleeing subjects, running, walking, crouching, crawling, moving equipment, climbing stairs or ladders, operating assigned equipment and vehicles, and performing repetitive data-entry movements.
Ability to work in potentially uncomfortable conditions, including exposure to dust, noise, heat, or cold, and to maintain the audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for observation and communication.
Possession of a valid Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate.
A valid California driver’s license may be required for this classification.

Nice To Haves

Possession of a valid Supervisory P.O.S.T. Certificate or a valid Management P.O.S.T. Certificate is desirable.

Responsibilities

Supervise, direct, and evaluate professional, technical, and clerical personnel in the Investigations Division, including training, assigning and directing work, counseling, discipline, and performance appraisals.
Plan and develop short- and long-range objectives and goals for the Investigative Division.
Coordinate investigative operations with judicial agencies, attorneys, law enforcement personnel and agencies, witnesses, and other investigative sources.
Locate and interview people, take statements and depositions, and evaluate testimony.
Analyze new laws and regulations affecting department operations and modify and implement procedures to maintain compliance.
Assist with preparation of the annual budget and monitor expenditures.
Assist in selecting new employees, determine personnel requirements, conduct interviews, recommend selections, complete hiring and separation-related documents, and conduct exit interviews as appropriate.
Maintain detailed records and reports on investigative activities.
Perform complex criminal investigative work, including investigations of incidents involving police officer shootings.
Assist prosecuting attorneys with organizing facts in preparation for trial.
Oversee and evaluate District Attorney Investigator peace officer qualifications.