District Attorney Investigator

Orange County, CA•Santa Ana, CA

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About The Position

DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATOR THIS RECRUITMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC This recruitment is being held to establish an open eligible list to fill current and future vacancies in the Orange County District Attorney's Office. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications throughout the County of Orange. APPLICATION PERIOD Online applications will be accepted beginningFRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7,2025, and will close onMONDAY, DECEMBER 1, at 11:59 PM (PST). Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY The Office of the Orange County District Attorney- PublicAdministrator,(OCDA-PA) represents the People of the State of California in criminal and civil proceedings in the Superior Court of California and appellate courts of the state. The mission of the OCDA is to enhance public safety and welfare and to protect and respect crime victims and to create security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient and ethical manner. THE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION The Orange County District Attorney's Office -Bureau of Investigationsupports 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 OPPORTUNITY The Office of the District Attorney is seeking results-oriented investigators to collaborate with attorneys in the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws. A District Attorney Investigator performs challenging investigative work resulting in the apprehension and prosecution of persons suspected of committing felony and serious misdemeanor crimes. The department is seeking individuals who are: Self-motivated Effective communicators Team players able to successfully partner with District Attorney legal staff as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies

Requirements

Detailed understanding of the Criminal Justice System including courtroom testimony.
Thorough knowledge of rules of evidence, courtroom procedure, investigation techniques, methods, and procedures, and the role of a District Attorney Investigator.
Ability to apply forward thinking and creative thought with high ethical standards.
Exceptional judgment and common sense.
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
Approachability, flexibility, and organizational skills.
Demonstrated enthusiasm, innovation and/or creativity in a law-enforcement investigator assignment.
Superior interviewing, interrogation, and listening skills.
Superior report writing skills.
Experience in writing search warrants.
Extensive experience in dealing with victims and witnesses of crime.
Demonstrated past performance working with Deputy District Attorney collaborating in an investigation and prosecution.
Possess a valid state of California P.O.S.T. certificate (basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory or management).
Graduated from a state of California P.O.S.T. certified peace officer regular basic course academy
Modular format (reserve) training will not be considered

Benefits

In addition to the monthly starting pay, candidates receive P.O.S.T. pay commensurate with the level of P.O.S.T. certificate the candidate possesses.
Additional compensation up to 70 cents ($0.70) per hour may be available for candidates selected to work in positions requiring bilingual skills.
Educational incentive pay of ($115.38) biweekly is available to employees who hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher from a college or university accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, International Association of Universities, or National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.
Membership in the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS).
The County offers a competitive benefits package which includes a choice of several health plans, annual leave (includes paid vacation) and paid holidays.
Additionally, the County provides a retirement plan, which has reciprocity with the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
Participation in a deferred compensation plan is available.
The County also offers up to $10,000 annual Educational and Professional Reimbursement.
Highly competitive salary
Option of participating in the 457b Deferred Compensation Plan.
Annual Leave (paid-time off accrual)