District Attorney Investigator (Drug Recognition Expert)

County of Orange•Orange County, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Orange County District Attorney - Public Administrator (OCDA-PA) represents the People of the State of California in all criminal and civil proceedings, serves the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand Jury. The mission of the Office is to enhance public safety and welfare and to protect and respect crime victims and create security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient, and ethical manner. The Office consists of three major divisions: Legal, Investigative Bureau of Investigation, and Administration. The Bureau of Investigation supports the prosecutorial and law enforcement endeavors of the District Attorney. It provides a wide range of policing services tasked with suppressing crime and ensuring all criminal cases filed in Orange County are thoroughly investigated. The District Attorney-Public Administrator is seeking a Drug Recognition Expert (DRE) investigator to serve as a statewide instructor for drug-impaired driving investigation training courses, to conduct DRE Post-Incident Reviews of driving under the influence of drug cases for prosecutors, and to testify statewide as an expert in driving under the influence of drug cases. The DRE Investigator will also serve as a statewide instructor assisting with DRE courses so that other current DRE candidates and DREs can obtain or maintain their DRE certification.

Requirements

Five (5) years of experience as a law enforcement officer in accordance with California Penal Code Section 830.1.
Three years of experience as a DRE instructor with a valid DRE Certification, card, and rolling log.
Extensive knowledge, skills, and abilities in technical expertise, relationship building, and interpersonal skills.
First-hand experience with administering a DRE school, including curriculum planning and instructor identification and scheduling.
Familiarity with the OCDA – DUID (Driving Under the Influence of Drugs) Collaborative Grant program and objectives, including having taken or taught DRE courses regarding the grant model.
Thorough knowledge of courtroom procedures as well as investigative techniques and methods.
Prior experience testifying in court as a DRE.
Knowledge of current drug trends, Pharmacokinetics of alcohol and drugs, updates in philosophy or practice from NHTSA and the DRE Technical Advisory Panel.
Superior teaching and organizational skills.
Approachability and flexibility.
Exceptional judgment and common sense.
Ability to apply forward-thinking and creative thought with high ethical standards.
Possession of a valid California Driver License by date of appointment.
Be a citizen of the United States or qualify for Peace Officer status under California Government Code Section 1031.5.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Not have been convicted of a felony.
Be free from any physical, emotional or mental condition which might adversely affect exercise of peace officer powers, as determined by a licensed examining authority in accordance with California Government Code Section 1031.
Have graduated from high school, attained a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test or passed a California high school proficiency examination.
Pass a background investigation conducted in compliance with California Government Code Section 1031, to the satisfaction of the District Attorney.
Possess a current and valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver as of date of appointment.
Scan, upload, and attach California P.O.S.T. certificate (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Supervisory, or Management) as well as DRE Certification, DRE Card, and DRE Rolling Log to the application.

Responsibilities

Serve as a statewide instructor for drug-impaired driving investigation training courses.
Conduct DRE Post-Incident Reviews of driving under the influence of drug cases for prosecutors.
Testify statewide as an expert in driving under the influence of drug cases.
Serve as a statewide instructor assisting with DRE courses so that other current DRE candidates and DREs can obtain or maintain their DRE certification.

Benefits

Choice of several health plans
Vacation leave
Sick leave
Paid holidays
Retirement plan with reciprocity with the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Deferred compensation plan
Up to $10,000 annual Educational and Professional Reimbursement
P.O.S.T. pay commensurate with the level of P.O.S.T. certificate
Additional compensation up to 70 cents ($0.70) per hour for bilingual skills
Educational incentive pay of ($115.38) biweekly for employees with a Bachelor’s Degree or higher