District Attorney Investigator I/II - Extra-Help District Attorney Investigator I/II

Salary : $74,484.80 - $102,835.20 Annually

Location : Merced County District Attorney 550 W. Main Street Merced, CA

Job Type : Extra-help

Job Number : 2400986

Department : District Attorney

Opening Date : 11 / 18 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Examples of Duties

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $35.81 - $40.68 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following :

• Plans, directs and performs criminal, family support, and child abduction investigative work.

Interviews complainants, suspects and witnesses; Prepares reports and presents all significant data.

Prepares and executes warrants for search or arrest and related affidavits and returns.

Uses and maintains surveillance devices, photographic and recording equipment.

Assists other law enforcement agencies, including Federal, State and local on a request-to-assist basis.

Assists trial attorneys in evidence review and evaluation as well as preparation of cases for trial.

Develops the necessary information required by the exigent of disclosure of information.

Conducts investigations into white collar crime, consumer fraud, official misconduct, insurance sales, corporate securities, stock and bond transactions, and false and misleading promotions.

Assists in Grand Jury investigations and presentations.

Searches for hidden assets and physical control of suspect business enterprises.

Investigates alleged violations of Revenue and Taxation, Election Laws and in other specified areas as directed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience : Level I

One (1) year of experience performing criminal or civil investigations.

Level II

Two (2) years of experience performing criminal or civil investigations.

Both Levels require :

Education :

Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in criminology, social work, law enforcement or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)

Licenses :

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.

Certificate :

Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.

Essential Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions.

Meet deadlines under stressful conditions and resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.

Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.

Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and / or County regulations.

Conduct investigations on uneven surfaces and under various environmental conditions.

Lift / carry objects over 50 lbs.

Withstand noxious odors and horrific death scenes; Wear required safety equipment.

Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.

Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.

Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl; Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.

Repetitive hand and arm motion; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.

Regular attendance is an essential function.

Knowledge of :

Basic accounting procedures and their application to law enforcement investigations.

Criminal and civil law, evidence and court procedures.

Interview techniques.

Proper English construction and general communication skills.

Ability to :

Gather and analyze investigative data.

Deal effectively with law enforcement agencies and the public.

Prepare financial and statistical reports.

Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.

ALLOWANCES

UNIFORM ALLOWANCE

Sheriff Sergeant, Correctional Sergeant - of $450 in Pay Period 1 and Pay Period 14 each fiscal year

HOLIDAYS & LEAVES

VACATION

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours).

SICK LEAVE

0.0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

HOLIDAYS

Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE

Three (3) regularly scheduled work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way.

INSURANCE

HEALTH INSURANCE

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

Anthem 1500 EPO

Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) with Health Savings Account (HSA)

Anthem HDHP (High Deductible Medical Plan) without Health Savings Account (HSA)

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

Vision Insurance - VSP

DISABILITY INSURANCE

State Disability Insurance (SDI)

LIFE INSURANCE

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

RETIREMENT

DEFERRED COMPENSATION

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security. The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; your pension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount.

EXTRA HELP EMPLOYEES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR COUNTY BENEFITS.

EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24 / 7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and work-life resource services.

EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more.

THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND / OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY.

For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682.

Do you possess a current Basic P.O.S.T Certificate?

Please describe your investigative experience. Please include the dates of employment and the specific area of expertise.

Please list and describe any trainings you've attended related to conducting criminal investigations.

This recruitment is being established to fill both full time and part time positions. Please indicate below all types of work you would be willing to accept :

Required Question

Salary : $74,485 - $102,835