Supervising District Attorney Investigator

County of Napa•Napa, CA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervising District Attorney Investigator plans, organizes, directs and supervises the activities of a unit engaged in conducting investigations on criminal and/or civil law matters; to conduct the more complex or sensitive investigations; and to act for the Chief District Attorney's Investigator in that person's absence. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

Requirements

Ten years of current experience as a peace officer pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1, which includes criminal investigative experience
Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, criminology, public or business administration or closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.)
Possession of a valid California Driver's License
Possession of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Intermediate Certificate or higher
Must be United States Citizen

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience is highly desired
Bilingual skills desirable

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities of a unit engaged in conducting investigations on criminal and/or civil law matters
Conduct the more complex or sensitive investigations either independently or as a member of a team
Interview and take statements from witnesses and other individuals involved in assigned cases
May conduct administrative investigations of other staff
Recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives
Implement policies and procedures
Perform a variety of personnel actions including assisting with employee selections and promotions; conducting performance evaluations; and recommending disciplinary actions and dismissals
Supervise investigative assignments
Oversee work quality and effectiveness
Review and evaluate case files and investigation reports for trial readiness
Provide technical assistance to investigators conducting difficult investigations
Supervise major crime investigations
Consult with District Attorney and other attorneys concerning evidentiary matters and evaluation of witness testimony
Confer with trial attorneys on strategy and presentation of evidence
Review investigation reports for content and form
Meet with staff regularly to discuss problems and to coordinate unit activities
Serve as resource to staff and assist staff in making decisions
Make recommendations on cases, program objectives and departmental operations and procedures
Participate in establishing and developing departmental rules, policies and procedures
Explain, interpret and implement departmental policies and procedures
Conduct on-the-job training for less experienced investigators on laws, regulations and techniques regarding the collection of evidence, court presentations and the conduct of investigators
Coordinate with the Chief District Attorney's Investigator on staffing needs, work flow and assignment distributions
Maintain statistical records of amount and type of casework to input into workflow control and caseload management reports
Provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies
May participate in meetings with community groups and other organizations relative to law enforcement functions and activities
Answer questions and provide information to the public
Investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to gain resolution
Prepare reports on investigations and other correspondence as required
Prepare statistical data requested by management staff
Serve as the Chief District Attorney's Investigator in that person's absence
Perform related duties as assigned