District Attorney Senior Inspector

The Position

• Recruitment Deadline Extended

Bargaining Unit : District Attorney Investigator's Association :

The Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office is seeking experienced investigators to fill District Attorney Senior Inspector positions in its Criminal Investigations Unit. Successful candidates will work on a team of attorneys, investigators, and other supporting staff in the investigation and preparation of criminal cases for prosecution. Incumbents may be assigned criminal cases from various units including, but not limited to : homicide, felony trial team, sexual assault, statutory rape, drugs, domestic violence, juvenile, parental child abduction, political corruption, and fraud. Senior Inspectors locate witnesses, interview witnesses and suspects, visit crime scenes, gather and preserve evidence, take still and video photographs, serve subpoenas and other legal papers, request complaints, appear as witnesses and testify at inquests, court proceedings, and Grand Jury sessions. In addition, Senior Inspectors prepare and serve search warrants, conduct initial investigations and make arrests in criminal cases initiated by the District Attorney's Office. They also assist in discovery matters and prepare reports and correspondence as needed. Senior Inspectors participate in raids and sting operations and coordinate the work of other investigators assigned to the same or related cases.

As a member of the District Attorney's Office Investigations Division, incumbents will have an opportunity to work in many challenging and fulfilling investigative / prosecution focused assignments while helping our Office achieve our goals of "Seeking Justice, Serving Justice, and Doing Justice."

Incumbents will work in close conjunction with all of our partners in law enforcement. You will become a member of a team that is respected statewide, adopts the best practices available in the industry, and strives to operate efficiently, effectively, and intelligently. By joining our team, you will hold criminal offenders accountable for their actions and protect victims' rights.

With over 20 different division assignments, there is ample opportunity for both lateral movement and promotion. Developing and maintaining an expertise in a particular assignment, or experiencing many different assignments, are two examples of available career paths.

Incumbents in this class are required to serve a one-year probationary period. This is a sworn law enforcement position and incumbents may be required to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as be available to work call-outs and overtime.

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You can read the complete job description at :   www.cccounty.us / hr.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will remain in effect for six (6) months. Minimum Qualifications

License Required : Possession of a valid California Motor Vehicle Operator’s License. Out of state valid motor vehicle operator’s license will be accepted during the application process.

Certificate Required :   Possession of a valid Peace OfficerBasic Certificate issued by the State of California Commission on Peace Officers Standards (POST). Must be currently certified by POST (i.e., active California Peace Officer within three years, or successfully completed the POST 136-hour Requalification Course upon hire).

Education :   Possession of a high school diploma, or G.E.D. equivalency or a high school proficiency certificate.

Experience :   Three years of full-time experience as an investigator or detective in a public law enforcement agency investigating felony crimes such as homicides, burglary, narcotics, sexual assault, and domestic violence, or three years of experience asDistrict Attorney Inspector-Welfare Fraud in Contra Costa County employment.

Citizenship : Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship a minimum of one year prior to submitting the application.

Physical Requirements : Ability to meet such health standards as may be prescribed by the County Medical Consultant. These standards will be based on the POST Commission’s Medical Guidelines for Peace Officers.

Hearing :   Must not have suffered a hearing loss of over 25 decibels in the 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 frequency ranges.

Visual Acuity :   20 / 100 uncorrected for each eye; corrected to 20 / 30 each eye.

Background :

(1) A thorough background investigation shall be conducted in accordance withthe specifications of the State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

(2) Shall not have been convicted of a felony in this State or any other State or in any Federal Jurisdiction, which would have been a felony if committed in this State.

Selection Process

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices. CONVICTION HISTORY After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.  DISASTER SERVICE WORKER All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.  EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

To find more information on Benefits offered by Contra Costa County, please go to https : / / www.contracosta.ca.gov / 1343 / Employee-Benefits