What are the responsibilities and job description for the Public Defender Investigator Assistant position at County of Tulare?
Process and serve documents such as legal motions and subpoenas; determine location of persons, agencies, and businesses from available sources; contact other agencies and businesses and examine public and private records for personal history and other data; assist in transportation of witnesses; assist investigators in the collection and preservation of objects of evidence; obtain crime reports and other documents from law enforcement agencies, courts, and other governmental agencies; obtain information and data via law enforcement, courts, and computerized systems such as DMV and other computerized sources; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies; maintain records and correspondence; testify in court as to the development and presentation of evidence, service of subpoenas and related documents, and information developed during course of an investigation; perform misdemeanor investigations; perform non-violent, non-serious, and non-sex related felony investigations; manage an investigative case load; prepare reports based on information discovered during investigation. Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.
Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (12) supplemented by college coursework in criminal justice, paralegalism or related field
Experience: One (1) year of significant investigative experience.
Equivalency for Experience: One (1) year of college course work in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Paralegalism, or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Knowledge of: Basic math; resources available in locating individuals; legal documents and codes; process requirements of legal documents; basic investigative techniques.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; communicate with individuals from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; exercise tact, courtesy, and patience in difficult environments/situations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies; maintain confidentiality; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; perform assignments with accuracy and attention to detail; organize work assignments and set priorities; identify and utilize available resources to locate individuals; interview subjects; read and understand maps; verify and check files, reports and data; transport witnesses; perform basic investigative duties; develop investigative plans; prepare reports in a complete and concise manner; adjust investigative plan based on information developed during course of investigation.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of: Advanced investigative practices, procedures and techniques.
Skill/Ability to: Identify evasive patterns of individuals; retrieval of computer and cell phone related data; demonstrates a strong client-focused approach, values and respects others, and fosters teamwork and collaboration; committed to continuous learning and development, while upholding ethical standards and supporting organizational change.
Experience: One (1) year of experience performing criminal defense investigations.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service
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Salary : $46,852 - $57,100
