District Attorney Investigator I/II

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District Attorney Investigator I/II

County of Calaveras San Andreas, California, United States

Job Description:

District Attorney Investigator I/II

Description

Position Description

DA Investigator I: $43.89 - $53.95

DA Investigator II: $50.81 - $62.45

Under general direction and supervision, conducts criminal investigations, including assisting attorney preparing misdemeanor and felony cases for hearings and assisting other law enforcement agencies with criminal investigations; and to do related work as required.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS :

DA Investigator I

This is the entry-level and first working level in the District Attorney classification series. This position is for a certified peace officer with at least three years of full-time law enforcement experience in which at least one year of which was spent in criminal investigations.

DA Investigator II

This is the experienced level position in the District Attorney classification series. Incumbents conduct a full range of criminal investigations with minimal direction and supervision. This classification differs from the DA Investigation I level in that the II level performs more complex investigations on a relatively independent basis and trains and supervises other DA Investigators.

Example of Duties

(Duties vary depending on assignment)


Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

Investigative techniques and procedures; criminal law, rules of evidence and court procedures; training and experience in crime scene processing; interviewing techniques; basic accounting procedures and their application to law enforcement and investigations; use and care of firearms.

Ability to:

Gather and analyze investigative data; provide a variety of support for legal staff and other law enforcement agencies; prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive investigative reports; analyze financial and statistical data; interpret and apply codes, laws, and court decisions regarding the proper gathering and preservation of evidence; prepare diagrams and illustration for presentation in court; training and experience in modern forensic evidence; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Education, Training, and Experience:

DA Investigator I

Equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of full-time law enforcement experience with at least one year experience in criminal investigations. Additionally, the completion of six satisfactory performance years as a DA Investigator I with the County and the recommendation of Department Head.

DA Investigator II

In addition to the above, six years of full-time experience as a DA Investigator.

Special Requirements

Possession of an appropriate California driver's license issued by the State Department of Motor Vehicles; possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. certificate. Must pass a background investigation.

9 Deputy Sheriff's Association (DSA)

For available Health/Dental/Vision insurance please visit the County BENEFITS WEBPAGE. Please note that Extra-hire positions that are benefitted, are only offered our CORE medical plan and are not offered dental or vision.

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DSA Uniform Allowance:

$1075.04 per calendar year Payments will be made monthly on the second pay check.

Extra-Hire:
Extra-hire employees are not eligible for step advances, vacation, seniority rights, holiday pay or other certain employee benefits. They are entitled to 24 hours of sick leave per year and eligilbe for the county's CORE Medical plan but not eligible for dental or vision insurance.

Merit: After the completion of thirteen (13) completed pay periods of full time satisfactory service in the first step of the salary range, upon recommendation of the department head and unless appointed at a higher step, the probationary employee shall be advanced to the second step in the salary range for his/her classification, but shall not be deemed to be a permanent employee until satisfactory completion of twenty-six (26) complete pay periods. If an employee is appointed at a higher than entry level step than his/her first merit increase shall be after twenty-six (26) complete pay periods of satisfactory service. It shall be the responsibility of department heads, prior to the completion of the initial twenty-five (25) complete pay periods, to report service that is less than satisfactory..

Probation Period: New employees remain in a probationary status for one year. For the classification of Deputy Sheriff I, after the completion of (26) twenty-six probationary pay periods the employee shall be advanced to the Deputy Sheriff II classification.

DSA/SAFETY Longevity Incentives @ 2.5% for each of the following:

Vacation days:

0 - 3 complete years = 80 hours per year.

After 6 months you can take your first week.

3 - 10 complete years = 120 hours per year

10 years+ = 160 per year

Holidays:14 paid holidays per year.

Life Insurance through ReliaStar: $50,000.00 County paid. After 65 years of age, pays out 65%, after 70 years of age ReliaStar pays out 32.5%.

Sick Leave: 12 days annual sick leave accrual with unlimited accumulation.

Sick leave is accrued at 3.69 hours for each full 80 hours of payroll period.

(DSA) 60 hours of sick leave can be used for immediate family, parent spouse, child or sibling.

Assignment Pay:
A 2.5% increase will be awarded to members assigned to special teams:

K-9 Pay:

Handlers will be paid thirty (30) minutes per day, seven (7) days per week, at one and one-half (1 ½ ) times the regular rate of pay whether on or off duty, for the time caring for an assigned K-9 including, but not limited to, handling, training, walking, boarding, feeding, grooming, veterinary examinations, or otherwise caring for the dog.

DSA Education Incentives:

AA Degree........................................................3.0%

Advanced POST................................................5.0%

AA Degree and Advanced POST Certificate.....8.0%

BA/BS Degree....................................................5.5%

BA/BS and Advanced POST Certificate............10.0%

Masters Degree.................................................10.0%

POST Supervisory Certificate............................2.5%

CLASSIFICATIONS MAXIMUM PERCENT

1. Deputies 10%
2. DA Investigator I 10%
3. DA Investigator II (Non-Supervisory) 10%
4. DA Investigator II (Supervisory) 12.5%
5. Sergeants 12.5%

Bi-Lingual pay:

2.5% assignment increase.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Section 125 Plan

Additional insurance is available through the Section 125 plan and may be purchased from an EBS representative during open enrollment or by appointment when they are on-site.

AFLAC

LEGALSHIELD

Retirement

CLASSIC MEMBERS CalPERS:3% @ 50
PEPRA MEMBERS CalPERS: 2.7% @ 57

Extra-Hire's will be enrolled into Public Agency Retirement System (PARS) unless you are already a member of CalPERS.

Deferred Compensation

The County offers a 457(b) Government plan. Employees can contribute to this deferred compensation plan (Pre & Post tax options).The County currently utilizes VALIC,

Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Salary:

$91,291.20 - $129,896.00 Annually
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