Criminal Investigator I/II

About the Department The District Attorney's Office is responsible for the prosecution of all crimes or offenses that occur within the County. District Attorney staff represent the People of the State of California in criminal cases, provide support and assistance to crime victims, and work in partnership with local law enforcement agencies to promote public safety. Our staff consists of approximately 143 full‑time employees. Ideal Candidate The DA’s Bureau of Investigation is looking for confident, innovative, and experienced candidates who can work independently and collaboratively with other law enforcement agencies to drive down crime in Stanislaus County. The ideal candidate will have experience in criminal investigative work, law enforcement technology, strong writing skills, experience writing search warrants and arrest warrants, and a sound understanding of investigative techniques. The investigator conducts a considerable amount of field work and collaboration with other law‑enforcement agencies. Criminal Investigators generally work a modified 4/10 schedule, perform on‑call duties on a rotational basis, including evenings and weekends, and are subject to call‑back, overtime, and standby as needed. The ideal candidate will have experience in trial preparation, evidence gathering and testifying in court, and experience working in special assignments and collaborating with local, state, and federal peace officers on task forces investigating gang, arson, narcotic, real estate fraud, and auto theft crimes. Position Overview The District Attorney's Office Bureau of Investigation staff includes a Chief Criminal Investigator, three Lieutenants, a Senior Criminal Investigator, sixteen Criminal Investigators, and twenty support staff. Persons appointed to Criminal Investigation positions carry full peace officer status and will work under the direction of the District Attorney. Duties Conduct criminal investigations. Assist other law enforcement agencies as requested. Arrest suspects. Prepare and serve search warrants. Locate and serve victims and witnesses subpoenas. Provide office security and safety. Transport prisoners. Attend autopsies on homicide victims. Transport victims and witnesses, including children. Conduct Grand Jury and other specialized investigations. Travel out of state to perform investigations, including child recoveries. Knowledge Law enforcement procedures and criminal investigative techniques. Basic accounting procedures and their application to law enforcement investigations. Criminal Law, evidence and court procedures. Interview techniques and report writing skills. Communication skills, proper sentence structure, and word usage. Skills & Abilities Perform essential job functions including physical and manipulative skills. Communicate complex information both orally and in writing in a manner understandable to others. Gather and analyze investigative data and perform basic mathematical calculations. Deal effectively with staff, citizens, and public officials under conditions requiring integrity, initiative, resourcefulness, tact, and good judgment. Remember names, faces, and incidents and be thorough and observant. Possess essential mental and cognitive skills. Recall detail and interpret and apply oral or written materials and instructions. Remain alert and coherent and analyze situations accurately, think and act quickly in emergencies, and adopt an effective course of action. Citizenship Requirements Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, applicants for peace officer positions must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship. Education & Experience

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR I

Graduation from high school or successful passage of the GED. Three (3) years of experience in law enforcement or related criminal investigative work. Possess an active California Basic POST or higher certificate.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR II

Graduation from high school or successful passage of the GED. Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement or related criminal investigative work. Possess an active California Basic POST or higher certificate. Licenses Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents. Desirable Qualifications Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement as a sworn criminal investigator, detective, or an equivalent position in California. Possession of an active California P.O.S.T. Intermediate Certificate. Highly Desired Qualifications Position in Post, Intermediate and Advanced or specialty certificates, ICI Investigations certificates/training. Compensation & Benefits Post Certification Pay – Intermediate: 6.5% of base salary; Advanced: 10.0% of base salary. Bilingual Pay – an additional 2.5% of base pay for eligible certified bilingual employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Stanislaus County