District Attorney Investigator
Orange County
- Orange County, CA
- $117,021-158,184 per year
- Training
- Full-time
This recruitment is open to the public and will remain open on a continuous basis until the needs of the department are met. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately as this recruitment may close at any time.THE DISTRICT ATTORNEYAdministrator, (OCDA-PA) represents the People of the State of California in criminal and civil proceedings in the Superior Court of California and appellate courts of the state. The mission of the OCDA is to enhance public safety and welfare and to protect and respect crime victims and to create security in the community through the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws in a just, honest, efficient and ethical manner.THE BUREAU OF INVESTIGATIONThe Orange County District Attorney's Office - supports the prosecutorial and law enforcement endeavors of the District Attorney. It provides a wide range of policing services tasked with suppressing crime and ensuring all criminal cases filed in Orange County are thoroughly investigated.THE OPPORTUNITYThe Office of the District Attorney is seeking results-oriented investigators to collaborate with attorneys in the vigorous enforcement of criminal and civil laws. A District Attorney Investigator performs challenging investigative work resulting in the apprehension and prosecution of persons suspected of committing felony and serious misdemeanor crimes. The department is seeking individuals who are:
- Self-motivated
- Effective communicators
- Team players able to successfully partner with District Attorney legal staff as well as local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies
- Detailed understanding of the Criminal Justice System including courtroom testimony.
- Thorough knowledge of rules of evidence, courtroom procedure, investigation techniques, methods, and procedures, and the role of a District Attorney Investigator.
- Ability to apply forward thinking and creative thought with high ethical standards.
- Exceptional judgment and common sense.
- Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
- Approachability, flexibility, and organizational skills.
- Demonstrated enthusiasm, innovation and/or creativity in a law-enforcement investigator assignment.
- Superior interviewing, interrogation, and listening skills.
- Superior report writing skills.
- Experience in writing search warrants.
- Extensive experience in dealing with victims and witnesses of crime.
- Demonstrated past performance working with Deputy District Attorney collaborating in an investigation and prosecution.
- Possess a valid state of California P.O.S.T. certificate (basic, intermediate, advanced, supervisory or management).
- Graduated from a state of California P.O.S.T. certified peace officer regular basic course academy
- Modular format (reserve) training will not be considered
- Membership in the Orange County Employees Retirement System (OCERS). For more information, please call (714) 558-6200 or visit
- For detailed information on benefits
- Highly competitive salary
- Option of participating in the 457b Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, please visit
- Annual Leave (paid-time off accrual)
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The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click to review the policy.SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates under consideration for hire by the Office of the District Attorney-Public Administrator will be required to successfully pass an extensive and thorough background investigation, including Live Scan fingerprinting, medical, and psychological testing to the satisfaction of the District Attorney.The information gathered in the course of a background investigation is deemed confidential and will not be disclosed to the applicant unless legally mandated by statute to do so.EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account.NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at .FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click for additional Frequently Asked Questions.If you have questions related to this recruitment, please contact Alissa Quintero at (714) 347-8805 orEEO INFORMATIONOrange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.Non-Management Benefits
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits, such as a variety of health plan options, annual leave and paid holidays--we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as a Health Care Reimbursement Account, 457 Defined Contribution Plan and Annual Education and Professional Reimbursement. Employees are provided a Retirement Plan through the Orange County Employees Retirement SystemPlease go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.