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New Search| Job Category: | Investigations |
| Reference #: | 07/34A20/05KC |
| Job Title: | DA Investigator I |
| Hiring Organization: | Monterey County |
| Salary Range: | $4,538 - $6,199/month |
| Closing Date: | 2007-07-20 |
| Job Location: | California |
| Description: | COUNTY OF MONTEREY Invites Applications for DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATOR I $4,538 - $6,199 per month (EXTENDED) FINAL FILING DATE: JULY 20, 2007 (Postmarks and faxes not accepted) Exam#:07/34A20/05KC THE POSITION This is the working-level welfare fraud investigator and the trainee-level criminal investigator class in the District Attorney Investigator series. Positions in this class are assigned primarily to the investigation of suspected Welfare Fraud cases. Investigator I’s receive training and experience, they may be called upon to investigate cases other than welfare fraud. SIGNIFICANT DUTIES Investigate suspected welfare fraud; review and evaluate evidence and recommend appropriate action to Deputy District Attorneys; confer with attorneys and other agencies regarding possible case resolution; prepare detailed reports; assist hearing officers with administrative hearings when criminal prosecution does not appear warranted; testify in trials and administrative hearings; make arrests; render emergency assistance when appropriate; prepare and serve search warrants, subpoenas, promissory notes, and other documents as needed to complete cases and missions. Investigate categories of crime other than welfare fraud as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Must meet California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 (Minimum Standards for Peace Officers) requirements. Knowledge of: Investigative techniques and procedures; Basic principles of identification, preservation and presentation of evidence; Laws of arrest, search and seizure; Principles and techniques of effective investigative report writing; Financial record keeping. Licenses/Certificates: Possess a valid California Driver License by date of appointment. Must have successfully completed a POST certified basic police academy course. Skill and Ability to: Learn, interpret and apply provisions of welfare rules and regulations, welfare fraud statutes, and other applicable laws; Gather, analyze, and evaluate facts and evidence and draw logical conclusions from information gathered; Obtain information and evidence by lawful means and evaluate evidence for purposes of investigation and prosecution; Demonstrate analytical thinking; conduct records examinations and interviews; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, other agencies and the general public; Prepare detailed written investigative reports, correspondence and memoranda; Operate a personal computer to prepare reports, search data bases, process digital photographs and to utilize network and/or web-based programs and applications. REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to: • Must have successfully completed a POST certified basic police academy course. • Attain a Basic P.O.S.T. Certification prior to and/or at the completion of the 12-month probationary period. • Successfully complete a P.O.S.T. certified investigation and trial preparation course within 12 months from the date of appointment. Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031 and Section 1005 of the Regulations of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and Penal Code Section 832: • Meet the California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 Peace Officer requirements, including passing a required psychological exam, medical exam as well as a background investigation. • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. • Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate at the high school level. • Have uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye; normal color vision normal hearing. • Work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays; occasionally travel out of county, and frequently throughout the county. REQUIRED MATERIALS AND SELECTION PROCEDURES • The selection process is tentative and applicants will be notified if changes are made. • The competitive process includes submittal of a completed Monterey County Application; responses to the Supplemental Questions. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of required application materials. Applications received without the Supplemental Questions responses will not be considered. • Application materials will be competitively evaluated, with those who are determined to be most appropriately qualified invited to participate further in the process. • All applications must be mailed to Monterey County Human Resources, 168 West Alisal Street, 3rd Floor, Salinas, CA 93901; OR Apply On-Line at www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel Applications may be obtained from: Monterey County Human Resources Division 168 West Alisal Street, 3rd Floor Salinas, CA 93901 (831) 755-5116 Application materials will be competitively evaluated. Those applicants who are determined to be most appropriate qualified will be invited to participate in a physical ability test (To Be Scheduled). To further assess applicant’s possession of required qualifications, this examination may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exercise, performance exam, and/or additional written examination. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Monterey County offers an excellent benefit package (A Bargaining Unit) including: Health Insurance: Flexible Benefit Allowance Life Insurance: The County provides coverage of $10,000 Term Life. Paid Time Off: 10 Days after six (6) months. Increases after 3, 10, 20, 21, 22, 23 and 24 years of service. Paid Sick Leave: 12 Days per year. Holidays: 11 Paid holidays per year. Retirement Plan: 3% at 50; a portion of PERS Retirement contribution paid by County. Educational Assistance Policy: Up to $5,250 per calendar year in educational assistance. Deferred Compensation: the County has a voluntary deferred compensation program. More information regarding benefits may be obtained from our website at www.co.monterey.ca.us/personnel. The information listed above is a general summary of benefits for this position. This information is not legally binding, nor does it serve as a contract. The benefits listed in the Monterey County Personnel Policies and Practices Resolution or MOU prevail over this listing. NOTE: • If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please call the Personnel Analyst at (831) 796-3681. • Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the U.S. • If you are hired into this classification in a temporary position, your salary will be hourly and you will not be eligible for the benefits listed above. 24-Hour Job Information Line (831) 755-5126 (from Salinas area) (831) 647-7726 (from Monterey area) Monterey County is an Equal Opportunity Employer |
| Special Instructions: | REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to: • Must have successfully completed a POST certified basic police academy course. • Attain a Basic P.O.S.T. Certification prior to and/or at the completion of the 12-month probationary period. • Successfully complete a P.O.S.T. certified investigation and trial preparation course within 12 months from the date of appointment. Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031 and Section 1005 of the Regulations of the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and Penal Code Section 832: • Meet the California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 Peace Officer requirements, including passing a required psychological exam, medical exam as well as a background investigation. • Be at least 18 years of age at the time of employment. • Possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. certificate at the high school level. • Have uncorrected vision of 20/100 or better in each eye, correctable to 20/30 in each eye; normal color vision normal hearing. • Work flexible hours, shifts, weekends and holidays; occasionally travel out of county, and frequently throughout the county. |
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Ken C. Carlin Associate Personnel Analyst 752 La Guardia Street Salinas, California United States (831) 796 3681 Click to email |
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