District Attorney Investigator

District Attorney Investigator Solano County, CA

• 3.9 Fairfield, CA Job Details Full-time $135,150.51
• $164,276.

42 a year 3 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Pension plan Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Criminology Some college Report writing Criminal Justice Non-CDL Class C Investigation evidence collection Peace Officer Certification Law Enforcement Investigative reports Senior level State-specific police officer certification Law enforcement Full Job Description

WHY JOIN US AT SOLANO COUNTY?

COMMITMENT

TO SERVICE

Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play. We serve the public in many different ways, including: Providing primary medical, dental, substance abuse, mental health and social services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved, and administering federal, state, and local public assistance programs Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, defense, probation) Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and, Administration and enforcement of Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning

OUR EMPLOYEES

Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership. To learn more about Solano County, please visit: www.solanocounty.com Achieving Justice and Protecting the Community It is the mission of the District Attorney's Office to seek and do justice by assisting law enforcement and other public agencies in the investigation of crimes, prosecuting only those crimes which can be proved beyond a reasonable doubt, ensuring a fair trial for those accused of crime as well as for victims and witnesses of crimes, advocating to the public and to the Board of Supervisors necessary improvements to the criminal justice system, and educating the public by providing prompt and accurate information regarding the activities of the office and the administration of criminal justice. Click here to learn more about the District Attorney's Office

THE POSITION

District Attorney Investigator is the full working level in skilled investigation work performed in support of the criminal prosecution activities of the District Attorney's Office. The District Attorney Investigator may be assigned to specialized units of the District Attorney's Office, e.g. general criminal prosecutions, child abduction, state prison, career criminal, consumer, environmental, real estate fraud, auto insurance/workers' compensation fraud and auto theft. Click here to view job description for District Attorney Investigator

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

Thirty (30) semester units or 45 quarter units of academic course work in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or related field which addresses prevention, discovery, control, and treatment of crimes, criminals, and criminality from an accredited college or university. See Document Submittal Requirements for mo re information.

AND Experience:

Three (3) years as a detective/investigator with a District Attorney's office, Sheriff's Department, Police Department, or other recognized public law enforcement agency whose primary responsibility is the investigation of criminal activity.

Note :

To meet this experience requirement, the majority of time must have been spent performing duties such as gathering evidence, interviewing and locating witnesses, investigating crime scenes, and writing reports of findings to be used in Court in the prosecution of defendants. Incidental investigative work which is gained through performance of duties such as patrol, inmate custodial work, accident investigation, etc. is not considered qualifying.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid and current California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Peace Officer Certificate. See Document Submittal Requirements for more information. The satisfactory completion of the training required by P.O.S.T. for District Attorney Investigators is required within 12 months from date of hire. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

Specific college units and a California Basic POST Certificate are required for this position . All candidates must submit a copy of their official or unofficial college transcripts (verifying the student, institution, courses and units completed) and California POST Basic Peace Officer Certificate by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their transcripts and CA POST Basic Peace Officer Certificate by the final filing date may be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING

Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained. How to Submit Your Documents In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to . Be sure to include the recruitment title District Attorney Investigator and the recruitment number (26-413040-01) in your email or fax.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Incumbents will be assigned to work outside of normal office hours. Incumbents must be able to work any shift, holiday and weekend, and anywhere in the County. Incumbents may have to travel outside of the county, state or country on official business. Incumbents must have the ability to possess a U.S. passport. Incumbents must be U.S. citizens. Peace Officers must meet minimum standards concerning citizenship, age, character, education and physical/mental condition as set forth in Sections 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code. Candidates in this position will be required to pass a rigorous background investigation in accordance with applicable laws, regulations or policies.

SELECTION PROCESS

: 04/30/2026

• 5:00 pm (PST) Deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract. A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced. All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES

• Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

HOW TO APPLY

: Applications must be submitted through the NeoGov system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application. Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment . Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m

• 5:00 p.

m. EOE/AA Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

: To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions.

A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE

(GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST

BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE APPLICATION REVIEW DEADLINE.

Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran's preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations. We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave To learn more, view our benefits summaries for safety and non-safety . Special Instructions Please mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Solano County 707-784-6170 Solano County

• Employer of Choice Commitment to

Service:

Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play. We serve the public in many different ways, including: Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation) Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and, Administering and enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning Our employees : Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

Culture of Learning and Development:

Solano County is committed to investing "In and For the Future" by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization. While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs: Tuition Reimbursement Program Annual Education Fair County Mentoring Program Leadership Academy Supervisory Trainings Skill Development Trainings Self-paced learning opportunities Solano County Video, click HERE .

Our Community:

Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight years — the only California community with that distinction. Live

• Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability. Learn
• Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis. Work
• The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries. Play
• Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland.

County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys. Like us on Facebook!

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