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Placer County

Investigative Assistant

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Rocklin, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/3/2026

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An Animal Control Officer works for a police department or public safety agency and responds to calls for help with abandoned or mistreated animals. Assists with capturing wild animals found in city neighborhoods or populated areas.

$62,685 / year median in California

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

The Placer County District Attorney's Office is excited to announce an opportunity for an Investigative Assistant to join our Special Investigations Unit (SIU). This specialized investigative unit works collaboratively with county and community partners to identify, prevent, and investigate fraud in an effort to safeguard public funds and protect the community. If you are a proactive, detail-oriented professional, interested in working on a close-knit team, and passionate about identifying and preventing fraud, we encourage you to apply today.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience:

Two years' experience, either as a California Peace Officer as defined by Section 830 of the California Penal Code, or as a Community Service Officer or equivalent position with a law enforcement agency performing crime prevention and other law enforcement related work OR Three years of experience performing civilian field, office clerical or secretarial work in direct support of higher-level law enforcement or private sector management. OR Three years performing public assistance eligibility determination.

Training:

Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of POST certified PC 832 course is desirable. To be included in the first round of application screening, submit your application by 5:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026. Following that date, applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis until the recruitment is closed.