Public Defender Investigator

Public Defender Investigator Fairfield, CA Job Details Full-time $46.12 - $56.06 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Non-CDL Class C Full Job Description

JOB WHY WE

EXISTIt is the mission of the Public Defender to protect and defend the rights of our indigent clients through effective, vigorous, zealous, compassionate, ethical and creative legal advocacy. The Office of the Public Defender, as guardians of liberty, ensures that the accused of today and tomorrow are given the fundamental protection of the United States Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the California Constitution.

To learn more about the Public Defender's Office, please visit: Office of the Public Defender

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The Public Defender is currently recruiting for a Public Defender Investigator who plans and conducts investigations to gather information for use in the legal defense of criminal and civil charges. Incumbents work with minimal supervision, determining own work priorities and methods after consulting with defense attorneys requesting investigative support. Incumbents perform a broad range of investigative duties including those of a complex nature, requiring competency in law enforcement methods and investigative techniques.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience:

Two (2) years of criminal investigation experience;

ANDEducation:

Associate's degree is required from an accredited college, preferably in Criminal Justice or a closely related field.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver's license is required.

To view the job description for this position, please visit: Public Defender Investigator

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference PointsTo 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 FINAL FILING DATE

(or

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.