About the Department and the Position
GENERAL INFORMATION
This recruitment is being conducted to fill a vacancy for the Stanislaus County District Attorney's Office and to establish an eligible list to fill future full-time and part-time vacancies throughout Stanislaus County.
Oral examinations are tentatively scheduled for the week September 10, 2018.
Cell phones are typically incompatible with the online application format or browser. We recommend using a desktop or laptop. If you are still having technical difficulties, please call NEOGOV at 1-855-524-5627.
ABOUT THE COUNTY
Stanislaus County is located in Central California within 90 minutes of the San Francisco Bay Area, the Silicon Valley, Sacramento, the Sierra Nevada Mountains and California's Central Coast. With an estimated 538,388 people calling this area home, the community reflects a region rich in diversity with a strong sense of community. Two of California's major north-south transportation routes (Interstate 5 and Highway 99) intersect the area and the County has quickly become one of the dominant logistics center locations on the west coast.
The County is home to a vibrant arts community with the world-class Gallo Center for the Arts, a symphony orchestra, and abundant visual and performing arts. Stanislaus County is a global center for agribusiness, positioned by its mild Mediterranean climate, rich soils and progressive farming practices.
The area is recognized internationally for agricultural innovation with wine, almonds, poultry, milk, cattle, and walnuts being some of the features industries. The County is also home to Stanislaus State University, Modesto Junior College and benefits from satellite locations of other high quality educational institutions. The County was established in 1854 and has a total land area of 1,515 square miles. Temperatures range from an average low of 38 degrees Fahrenheit in the winter, to an average high of 85 degrees in the summer.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Office of the District Attorney is responsible for the prosecution of all misdemeanor and felony crimes that occur within the County. District Attorney staff represent the People of the State of California in both criminal and quasi-criminal cases, provide support and assistance to crime victims, and work in partnership with local law enforcement agencies to promote public safety. Our mission is to SEEK JUSTICE, SERVE JUSTICE, DO JUSTICE.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The District Attorney's Office, Bureau of Investigation, has a staff of, two Lieutenants and sixteen Criminal Investigators. Persons appointed to Criminal Investigation positions carry full peace officer status and will work under the direction of the District Attorney.
Typical duties will include technical investigative assignments, assisting in trial preparation, and locating and obtaining statements from subjects involved in matters submitted to the District Attorney's Office. A considerable amount of fieldwork will be involved. Investigators may be assigned "on call" duties on a rotational basis and are subject to assignments after normal hours and on weekends. Examples of case assignments include homicide, official misconduct, white collar crime, consumer fraud, auto insurance fraud, cannabis enforcement, child abduction and grand jury inquiries. Some positions could involve considerable out-of-area travel.
POST CERTIFICATION PAY
Intermediate: 6.5% of base salary
Advanced: 10.0 % of base salary
BILINGUAL PAY
An additional 2.5% of base pay will be paid to eligible certified bilingual employees.
Typical Tasks
Typical Tasks:
- 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; and
- Travel out of state to perform investigations, including child recoveries
Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Ability, Knowledge, Education/Experience)
Minimum Qualifications (Skills, Ability, Knowledge, Education/Experience):
SKILLS/ABILITIES
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR I/II
- Perform essential job functions including physical and manipulative skills;
- Communicate complex information both orally and in writing, in a manner that is 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; and
- Remain alert and coherent and analyze situations accurately, think and act quickly in emergencies and adopt an effective course of action.
KNOWLEDGE
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR I/II
- 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; and
- Communication skills, proper sentence structure and word usage.
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS
Pursuant to Section 1031.5 of the Government Code, permanent resident aliens who desire to be employed as a Peace Officer must have applied for citizenship.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR I
- Graduation from high school or successful passage of the General Educational Development Test (GED); AND
- Two (2) years of experience in law enforcement or related criminal investigative work; AND
- Active basic or higher California POST certificate is required.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR II
- Graduation from high school or successful passage of the General Educational Development Test (GED); AND
- Three (3) years of experience in law enforcement or related criminal investigative work; AND
- Active basic or higher California POST certificate is required.
Proof of education and a copy of your California POST Certificate is required for verification purposes at the time of application. Applicants who are unable to submit proof must call 209-525-5565 to make other arrangements before 5 pm on the final filing date. Failure to submit proof or make other arrangements before the final filing deadline will result in disqualification.
LICENSE
- Applicants must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License and remain free from repeated preventable accidents.
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicant screening will focus on the following desirable qualifications. Please list any of these qualifications you may have within the "duties" section of the online application.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Five (5) years of experience in law enforcement as a Sworn Criminal Investigator, Detective or an equivalent position in California; AND
- Possession of a California POST Intermediate Certificate.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Ability to pass a thorough background investigation, including fingerprinting; AND
- Successful Completion of Investigations and Trial Preparation Course within one year of hire.
Application and Selection Procedures
CLASSIFICATION INFORMATION
Unless otherwise provided, this position is part of the Classified Service of the County and is assigned to the District Attorney Investigators Bargaining Unit for labor relations purposes.
Individuals who are in a full-time classification position are required to serve a twelve-month probationary period, which may be extended an additional six months for a total of eighteen months. The probationary period does not apply to unclassified positions.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
The County of Stanislaus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to submit online application(s) for open position(s).
Stanislaus County is committed to establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, supervisors and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy related condition, marital status, gender/sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (over 40), political affiliation or belief, or military or veteran status.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES/FINAL FILING DATE
Applications cannot be submitted later than 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date. Make your online application as complete as possible so a full and realistic appraisal may be made of your qualifications.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application.
Attaching your resume and cover letter are an optional feature for those who wish to do so in addition to completing the required application. Information on your resume and cover letter will not substitute for the education, work experience and required fields on the County application. The online County application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications.
RECRUITMENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities and religious convictions. Applicants requiring testing accommodations are required to complete and submit the Testing Accommodation Request Form prior to the test administration date. Special arrangements for religious convictions should be included in the "Additional Information" section of the application form.
http://www.stancounty.com/personnel/pdf/ADATestingForm.pdf (Download PDF reader)
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Pass County-paid pre-employment drug screening and job-related background investigation.
- Perform job duties in a manner assuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.
- Maintain confidential information according to the legal standards and/or County regulations as required.
APPLICATION AND/OR EXAMINATION APPEAL RIGHTS
Application and/or examination results may be appealed by applicants presenting facts alleging irregularity, fraud and/or error in application screening or in exam scoring. Appeals must be in writing and submitted to the Chief Executive Officer within seven (7) days after the examination results are mailed.
PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS PROGRAM
Find out if you qualify for the AES Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for full-time public sector employees (PSLF) by contacting (866) 706-5005.
https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
WELLNESS PROGRAM
Learn more about Club Wellness, a program designed to facilitate and encourage the good health of the Stanislaus County's workforce.
http://myclubwellness.org
DISCLAIMER
Stanislaus County reserves the right to revise the examination plan described in this bulletin to better meet the needs of County service. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice. The information contained in the bulletin is information, which sets forth a general summary of benefits for this respective position. This information is not legally binding. The benefits and other information regarding this position may be found in the Stanislaus County Code, the Stanislaus County Personnel Policies manual, or in the applicable Memorandum of Understandings, and such information prevails over information contained in this bulletin. Questions regarding this bulletin may be directed to the Stanislaus County Chief Executive Office/ Human Resources.
The Job Task Analysis provides information detailing the physical and functional demands of the classification. For the complete job task analysis, visit the Risk Management website at http://www.stancounty.com/riskmgmt/ under "Disability Management."