District Attorney Investigator - Napa County, CA

Napa, CA 94559

About the Job

Salary : $133,577.60 - $161,408.00 Annually

Location : Napa, CA

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 4004-2024-07-19

Department: District Attorney

Opening Date: 11/01/2024

Closing Date: 12/13/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

The Napa Valley

Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.

Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.

Napa County as an Employer

As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more

The Position

The District Attorney Investigator is an experienced sworn peace officer who conducts felony and misdemeanor investigations under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney's Office and performs a variety of work activities related to investigative assignments. Candidates with at least 7 years of experience as a peace officer pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1, which includes criminal investigations experience, is preferred.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Experience and Education:Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.

Experience: Two (2) years of criminal investigative experience with a law enforcement agency, and five (5) years of law enforcement experience as a patrol deputy, city police officer, or equivalent.

Education: Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by the completion of the equivalent of sixty (60) semester units of college-level coursework in accordance with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.

License or Certificate:*

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment.
Possession of a current California POST Intermediate Certificate, or higher level pursuant to Penal Code 830.1. Applicants must meet California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 (Minimum Standards for Peace Officers) requirements.

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.

THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS

Application Deadline5:00 pm (PST) on DECEMBER 13, 2024Application Screening and Supplemental Questions Scoring Week of December 16, 2024. Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.Oral Panel Exam Tentatively scheduled for the week of December 30, 2024. The most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.

The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.

Example of Duties

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Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)

Benefits

ADA Accommodation

Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code § 3102).

DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION BENEFITS INFORMATION

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO-

Instructions for Supplemental Application Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best qualified candidates to continue in the selection process for this position. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the supplemental questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience and education should relate back to your application, your application and or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the supplemental questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the supplemental questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

One of the required qualifications for this job is a California P.O.S.T. Intermediate level certificate or higher. There are no substitutions or exceptions for this certification. Do you possess a current California P.O.S.T. Intermediate level certificate of higher?

If you do not possess a current California Intermediate P.O.S.T. certification have you successfully completed the 144 hour minimum P.O.S.T California re-qualification course within the past 36 months?

To qualify for this position it will be necessary for you to agree to an extensive P.O.S.T. background investigation that includes criminal history, drug and alcohol use, financial history, contacts with current and prior employers, and interviews with friends, neighbors, etc., as well as a psychological evaluation, polygraph examination and medical examination. Do you agree to participate in the background investigation process?

Do you have at least seven years of experience as a peace officer (pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1), including assignments in patrol and investigations?

Have you worked as a peace officer (pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1) in the last 36 months?

What experience do you have investigating homicides and officer involved shootings? Have you ever been the lead detective during these investigations?

An investigating officer is typically the detective assigned to a particular investigation that is authorized by the court to sit through a jury trial to assist the prosecutor. Please describe your experience as an investigating officer and include the following in your response: name of employer, approximate number of times as an investigating officer, a brief description of your duties, and the types of trials.

Technology seems to be advancing at an ever-accelerating pace. Describe the types of technology you have used while conducting criminal investigations. What type of technology have you used during court proceedings?

Describe your experience authoring and serving search warrants. Please include the following information in your response: approximate number of search warrants authored, types of search warrants, and approximate date of the last search warrant written.

If selected for this position, a medical screening may be required as part of the pre-employment process.I have read and understand this requirement.

Required Question

Source : Napa County, CA