District Attorney Investigator I/II - (Continuous)

Kings County•Hanford, CA

About The Position

The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is seeking investigators to support felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, civil, and conservatorship cases. Investigators work with prosecuting attorneys to gather evidence, interview witnesses, prepare cases for trial, and ensure investigative work complies with state laws. The position has peace officer status under Penal Code 830.1. Investigator I is the entry-level classification; Investigator II performs the full scope of complex investigative duties with greater independence and judgment. Recruitment is continuous and may close when the position is filled or at any time. The work includes investigating a broad range of criminal, civil, and juvenile matters; interviewing involved parties; evaluating records; preparing cases and legal documents; collecting and preserving evidence; responding to crime scenes; conducting surveillance and other investigative operations; making authorized arrests; and preparing reports and court exhibits. Investigators may also conduct specialized forensic interviews, computer voice stress examinations, and computer forensics, and may be assigned to federal, state, or local task forces. Minimum qualifications are met through qualifying education and experience. The typical education requirement is an associate degree in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field. Additional recent full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer may substitute for education year for year. Investigator I requires three years of recent full-time sworn law enforcement experience, including some comprehensive and complex criminal investigations. Investigator II requires two years of full-time investigative experience equivalent to a Kings County District Attorney Investigator I position. A valid California driver’s license, specified California POST certifications, and maintained firearms qualification are also required.

Requirements

Associate degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field; additional recent full-time experience as a sworn law enforcement officer may substitute year for year.
Investigator I: Three years of recent full-time sworn law enforcement experience with a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency, including some experience conducting comprehensive and complex criminal investigations. Jail, probation, non-sworn, and private-industry investigation experience does not qualify.
Investigator II: Two years of full-time investigative experience equivalent to a Kings County District Attorney Investigator I position.
Valid California driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at appointment.
Certificate of completion of the Penal Code § 832 Arrest, Search and Seizure course issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Basic or higher certification issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
Must maintain firearms qualification.
Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the application work history; all relevant education and experience should be listed, including experience beyond the last 15 years.
Submit a completed application and supplemental questions.

Responsibilities

Plan, direct, and conduct investigations involving criminal, civil, and juvenile cases, including child abuse, code enforcement, narcotics, sexual assault, environmental crimes, homicides, organized or gang crimes, political corruption, consumer and real estate matters, workers’ compensation, and welfare fraud.
Locate and interview defendants, complainants, law enforcement officials, witnesses, and other involved parties, including defendants in custody, juvenile hall, and mental facilities; conduct specialized forensic interviews.
Analyze and evaluate police, court, and other records; prepare and serve subpoenas; and prepare search and arrest warrants.
Prepare criminal and civil cases, work with attorneys on investigative information and trial strategy, prepare evidence for court, and testify before the Grand Jury and at court proceedings.
Prepare probable cause affidavits; obtain and serve arrest and search warrants; and make authorized arrests.
Arrange transportation, housing, and protection for witnesses under grants of immunity and for paid operators and informants.
Collect, secure, verify, and preserve documents, statements, testimony, evidence, photographs, and diagrams; transport evidence to crime labs; photograph crime scenes; and prepare court exhibits.
Respond to crime scenes as directed, process scenes, analyze and collect evidence, and maintain possession and control of evidence in accordance with state laws.
Gather intelligence through undercover operations, court-ordered electronic surveillance, stationary and mobile surveillance, and radio, optical, and other technical equipment.
Conduct raids and sensitive investigations; confer with law enforcement officers at city, county, state, and federal levels; interrogate suspects; and document confessions.
Research and locate witnesses; maintain lists of expert witnesses and Special Masters; and administer the California Witness Protection Program to maintain protected persons’ safety and security.
Prepare investigative reports and organize and maintain caseload records.
Initiate and process special legal procedures relating to court or child abduction cases and recover abducted children throughout the United States.
Operate and maintain recording equipment; may conduct computer voice stress examinations and computer forensics.
May be assigned to federal, state, or local task forces and perform related duties as assigned.