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Criminal Investigator II
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| Closing Date/Time: |
Wed. 12/02/09 11:59 PM Pacific Time
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| Salary: |
$40.62 - $49.43 Hourly
$3,249.84 - $3,954.08 Biweekly
$7,041.32 - $8,567.17 Monthly
$84,495.84 - $102,806.08 Annually
$7,690.71 - $9,357.28 *Effective Monthly
*Effective Wage includes: Base Wage, the County-paid portion of the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) required employee contribution, as well as any applicable negotiated amount(s).
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| Job Type: |
Full-Time Permanent |
| Location: |
Throughout the County of Santa Clara, California
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Exam Number:
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09-V76-A
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Under general supervision, to perform skilled criminal investigation work for the Office of the District Attorney.
This is the full journey-level investigator position. A qualified candidate must have criminal investigative experience. Inmate custodial work, accident investigation, patrol field duties are not considered qualifying experience.
The Supplemental Questions must be thoroughly completed or your application will be rejected. |
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Typical Tasks:
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Locates and interview persons, take statements and depositions, evaluate evidence, examine records, collect data and report facts;
Investigates complaints and make character investigations;
Files complaints, prepares cases and appears as a witness in court or at administrative hearings;
Works closely with and secure the cooperation of Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies;
Develops contacts so that information may be obtained concerning crimes;
Prepares detailed reports of investigations, including synopsis of facts, dates, names, places, findings of arresting officers, statements of witnesses, victims and suspects, and listings of evidence;
Makes arrests and custodial detainments;
Serves legal papers such as subpoenas, warrants, and summonses;
Heads up an investigative team in major crimes investigation;
Assists Deputy District Attorneys in preparation of cases for prosecution;
Prepares reports and correspondence;
Interviews and interrogate accused or suspected persons and witnesses;
Records and evaluates information gathered;
Returns prisoners extradited to the State of California;
May be required to perform investigations of suspected violations of laws, rules and regulations;
May be assigned to work in criminal or confidential field investigation;
May be assigned as a team leader of an investigative team;
Performs related work as required. |
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Employment Standards:
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The completion of 60 college semester (90 quarter) units from an accredited college, and two years of experience comparable to Criminal Investigator I with the County of Santa Clara. Possession of a Basic Peace Officers Standard Training (P.O.S.T.) Certificate.
Must meet all current hiring standards of P.O.S.T., including passing a P.O.S.T. background investigation, and a psychological and physical examination before appointment.
A valid California driver's license is required at the time of appointment.
Must be in good physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities. This requirement must be met on an on-going basis.
Upon appointment, incumbents must continue to meet department training and qualification standards in the use of various firearms and arrest control techniques.
Must be willing to work unusual hours and possibly over extended periods of time throughout the County and State.
Knowledge of:
Investigative techniques and procedures;
Rules of evidence and court procedure;
Techniques of identifying, preserving, and presenting evidence;
Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process, and the legal rights of citizens.
Ability to:
Acquire, retain and apply police knowledge, procedures and department policies;
Interpret and apply to specific cases the provisions of the laws, rules or regulations enforced or administered;
Plan, organize, and direct investigations;
Prepare correspondence and reports;
Express oneself clearly and concisely orally and in writing, and be able to prepare accurate and grammatically correct written reports;
Develop and maintain effective interpersonal working relationships with private citizens, fellow officers and supervisors;
Communicate and effectively interact with a diverse community.
Act calmly and make decisions during emergencies
Exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful conditions;
Project authority;
De-escalate hostile and aggressive behaviors;
Observe accurately.
Veterans Preference Information
This recruitment has been identified as non-entry level by the Human Resources Director. Any veteran who has submitted a copy of their DD214 form, and received an honorable discharge within the last five years, will be given a preferential credit of five percent (ten percent for those identified as disabled veteran’s), after attaining a passing examination score for a numerically scored examination. |
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