District Attorney Investigator

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

• Conduct criminal and civil investigations, including delinquency, dependency, parental rights termination, support enforcement, internal investigations, conflict cases, and expungements; interview witnesses and other individuals for cases; analyze books, accounts, files, and other information; order evidence materials; take photographs and measurements; perform surveillance or observation of individuals and property; prepare and organize exhibits and evidence for trial.
• Perform investigative duties for specific units, special investigations, and task force assignments, including homicide, white collar crime, drug investigations, major and gang related crimes, and Juvenile Court and Family Law.
• Conduct financial investigations, including bank and investment assets, credit reports, and loan applications; assist in investigating real or personal property cases, reviewing estate beneficiary information, employment, and conducting income searches; gather records to prove contempt.
• Assist in preparing, presenting, and coordinating cases; prepare diagrams, charts, scale drawings, summaries, and chronologies; coordinate case information, testimonies, and arrangements regarding witnesses, outside agencies, and opposing counsel; testify in court regarding investigations.
• Conduct, edit, and trace visual and telephonic surveillance through wire, oral, and electronic communications.
• Compile information and prepare reports from various sources, including probationary data, criminal and arrest reports, DMV history, credit and financial records, warrant information, business financial information, medical records, agency documents, psychological materials, and law enforcement information.   
• Research, identify, and select records and witnesses to be subpoenaed; obtain and execute warrants, subpoenas, summonses, and other legal processes; prepare and complete warrant packets.
• Interview and prepare witnesses, suspects, and others to obtain information about a criminal, juvenile or child support case; locate missing witnesses, suspects, or parents for termination of parental rights cases; coordinate court appearances of witnesses, including arranging lodging, transportation, and courtroom security.  
• Monitor compliance for payment agreements, contempt orders, and probation; contact individuals regarding non-payment and review possible consequences.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEVEL AND TYPE OF WORK AND/OR SUPERVISION:

District Attorney Investigator

• Journey level
• Professional
• Perform the full range of duties, working independently, applying well-developed subject knowledge, and exercising judgment and initiative.
• Receive occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise.
• Fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.
• Work is reviewed based on compliance, appropriateness, and effectiveness in meeting goals and deadlines.
• Receive direction from manager or staff.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES:

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Requirements are determined at the time of recruitment based on responsibilities of the individual position and business needs of the department.

District Attorney Investigator

Training and experience for journey level, professional classifications are typically equivalent to a bachelor's degree and one (1) to four (4) years of experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. (Equivalency 5-8 years of qualifying training and/or experience).

Depending upon assignment, candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check, have a valid driver license, and/or additional training, licenses, or certificates.

REQUIRED TRAINING, LICENSES, AND/OR CERTIFICATES:

• CPR and First Aid Certification is required.