Investigative Assistant
Company: Orange County
Location: Santa Ana
Posted on: May 15, 2022
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Job Description:
CAREER DESCRIPTION
Investigative Assistant
In addition to performance-based merit increases, this position is
scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following
dates:
Effective July 1, 2022 - 3.5% increase
Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on
position requirements and successful candidate's qualifications,
subject to appropriate authorization.
This recruitment is open to the public.
The Office of the District Attorney will accept online applications
from Monday, May 9, 2022 for a minimum of five (5) business days.
Thereafter, this recruitment will remain open on a continuous basis
until 11:59 PM (PST) on the day the County's needs are met.
This recruitment is being held to establish an Open Eligible List
to fill current and future vacancies in this classification until
the next recruitment.
THE OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY:
The Office of the District Attorney represents the People of the
State of California in all criminal and civil proceedings, serves
the court and criminal justice system, and the Orange County Grand
Jury. The mission of the Office of the Orange County District
Attorney 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 Office consists of
three major divisions: Legal, Investigative Bureau, and
Administration.
THE OPPORTUNITY:
The Office of the District Attorney has an opportunity for an
Investigative Assistant to provide investigative support to our
Investigation Bureau and Investigators. Under general supervision,
the Investigative Assistant performs a variety of non-sworn office
and field investigative support. The Investigative Assistant is a
journey-level class performing routine, low hazard, field and
office assignments. Areas of assignment include, but are not
limited to, Welfare Fraud/Public Assistance, Sexual Assault,
Homicide, Narcotics Enforcement, Child Abduction, Consumer
Fraud/Toxic Waste, Mental Health, Criminal and Juvenile cases, DNA
and other assignments as required.
The successful candidate will have the opportunity to:
* Interview clients and witnesses, in and out of custody, regarding
the circumstances and events by obtaining: the names and addresses
of witnesses; information regarding the crime scene; the name of
police departments and officers involved with the case.
* Conduct research to locate witnesses through a variety of
sources, public and subpoenaed records, legal databases, and other
related search methods.
* Gather, research, and analyze data and facts as needed to support
investigations and the discovery process for attorney use.
* Prepare and serve personal subpoenas to non-hostile witnesses,
expert witnesses, and to public institutions for staff or records;
drive vehicle to various field locations.
* Act as liaison between clients, witnesses, victims and county
staff. Duties could include: transporting to/from court and various
court ordered programs, arranging lodging, collecting witness fees,
persuading witnesses to cooperate, informing witnesses and victims
of case disposition, changes in appearance date, and delivering
clothing to the jail.
* Participate in low hazard surveillance.
* Prepare reports on activities relevant to investigation, reports
may include diagrams, jury instructions, and other exhibits and
presentation material as needed.
* May be called to testify in Court regarding the "due diligence"
attempts to locate/serve witnesses, compliance with the discovery
process and chain of evidence.
* Conduct field and office interviews to locate witnesses, research
public records to locate witnesses.
* Conduct limited interviews or obtain other evidence required for
investigation and prosecution.
* Collect and preserve subpoenaed evidence.
* Perform field service of civil process and criminal and civil
subpoenas.
* Fingerprint, photograph, and collect and track DNA samples from
subjects in and out of custody.
* Work with multiple DNA Databases.
* Understand the use of DNA Technology to solve crimes.
* Evaluate DNA Summary Reports from Crime Laboratories.
* Obtain and submit DNA Reference Swabs.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
The District Attorney is seeking an exceptional individual who can
work without direct supervision, with frequent interruptions, and
with definitive timelines, who possess the following
competencies:
Technical Knowledge
* Thorough knowledge of research methods and resources for locating
or identifying individuals, checking financial assets and other
property, and interviewing techniques.
* General knowledge of criminal law and methods.
* Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, and regulations
applicable to the activities in the Office of the District
Attorney.
* Knowledge of gathering and analyzing facts and evidence.
* Ability to locate witnesses and other persons or data.
* Thorough understanding of the use of DNA technology to solve
crimes including but not limited to the utilization of DNA and
other law enforcement databases; such as, Cold Hit Outcome Project
(CHOP), Taskforce Review Aimed at Catching Killers, Rapist, and
Sexual Offenders (TracKRs), Samples Collected Index Location,
Activity, & Status (SciLas), Work Request and Case Status (WRCS),
Regional Information Sharing Systems (RISS), and Western States
Information Network (WSIN).
* Possess an advanced understanding of crime scene evidence
collection; DNA triage; evidence submission procedures; forensic
DNA analysis; DNA database searching; and DNA hit and confirmation
procedures including the collection of DNA reference swabs.
* Possess the capacity of utilizing the WRCS system to submit DNA
analysis requests to Orange County Crime Lab.
* Have an understanding of the statutes and laws that govern the
collection, retention, and searching of law enforcement DNA
databases on federal, state, and local levels.
Special Requirements
* Willing to work a modified work schedule based on assignment.
* Ability to adapt to changing work environment, with varying
levels of stress.
Effective Communication Skills
* Establish rapport with and gain cooperation of people from
varying backgrounds.
* Persuade and obtain cooperation from reluctant witnesses.
* Demonstrated ability to write and prepare clear and concise
summaries.
* Speak clearly and testify in court regarding the facts of the
case.
* Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
* Work effectively with a variety of government agencies.
* Ability to communicate with the public as well as all levels of
Supervisory and Executive staff.
Judgment
* Draw conclusions and make appropriate decisions.
* Ability to make immediate decisions.
Accountability & Dependability
* Take personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of
work, and achieve results with little oversight.
* Follow instructions, policies, and procedures.
* Meet productivity standards, deadlines, and work schedules.
* Stay focused on tasks in spite of distractions and
interruptions.
* Balance quality of work with meeting deadlines.
Ethics & Integrity
* Earn others' trust and respect through consistent honesty and
professionalism in all interactions.
* Maintain confidentiality.
* Avoid situations and actions considered inappropriate or which
present a conflict of interest
* Adhere to a set of core values that are represented in decisions
and actions.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Click here to view the minimum qualifications for the Investigative
Assistant classification.
BILINGUAL COMPENSATION:
Additional compensation up to 70 cents ($0.70) per hour may be
available for candidates selected to work in positions requiring
the following bilingual skills:
* Spanish/English: Ability to speak, read, write, and understand
fluent Spanish and English.
* Vietnamese/English: Ability to speak, write, and understand
fluent Vietnamese and English.
RECRUITMENT PROCEDURE:
The Office of the District Attorney Human Resources screens all
applications to identify the qualified candidates. After the
initial screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the
next step and notified of all further recruitment steps applicable
to their status in the competition. After all assessments have been
completed, the District Attorney's Human Resources will establish
an eligible list of qualified candidates.
The recruitment procedure will consist of the following assessment,
which will require a few weeks to complete.
Application Appraisal Panel (Refer/Non-Refer): Application
materials will be rated by a panel of job knowledge experts for
those qualifications most needed to perform the duties of the job.
The more qualified candidates will be referred to the next step.
This is a competitive process; therefore, be thorough in your
responses.
Structured Oral Interview (SOI): (Weighted 100%) Candidates will be
interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each
candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of
structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's
qualifications for the job.
Based on the Department's needs, the recruitment procedure listed
above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any
change(s) in the recruitment procedure.
All candidates, including current District Attorney employees,
considered for the position will be required to pass a background
investigation 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.
HOW TO APPLY:
* Only online applications will be accepted.
* Applicants are required to answer the supplemental questions in
addition to the online application.
* Submit your online application and supplemental questionnaire
responses by the application closing date.
For questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Alissa
Quintero at (714) 347-8805 or Alissa.Quintero@da.ocgov.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS:
Apply online by clicking the "Apply" link above. Only online
applications with completed supplemental questions, if applicable,
will be accepted and evaluated unless otherwise specified.
Your application should highlight all of the experience, education
and training you possess, matching this with the specific
qualifications and competencies listed on the job announcement. All
required information submitted will be evaluated in order to
identify the most qualified candidates. Application and
supplemental information must be current, clear, succinct and
related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only
apply once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be
disqualified.
You are required to provide a full and complete response to each
supplemental question. The information you provide may be used as a
rating device, so please be detailed in your response. Failure to
do so may result in a lower rating or "disqualification." Remember,
this is a competitive recruitment and only the most qualified, will
be referred further in the competition.
Clarity of expression, grammar, spelling and your ability to follow
instructions will also be considered in the evaluation process.
Note: Responses of "See Resume" or copy and paste of work
experience are not a qualifying response and will not be evaluated
or rated. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application
and any supplemental questions. If you have no experience, write
"no experience" for the appropriate question.
For detailed information on how to apply, click here.
EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment
process. Please ensure your correct email address is on your
application and only use one email account. *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 email through the GovernmentJobs.com site.
Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders,
and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and
"da.ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update
your profile at www.governmentjobs.com
BACKGROUND VERIFICATION:
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of
a background check consisting of employment history, professional
references, conviction history, criminal check and educational
verification (i.e., degree, license, and/or official transcript). *
Please note, information gathered in the course of a background
investigation is deemed confidential and will not be disclosed to
the applicant unless legally mandated by statue to do so.
Foreign degrees require an evaluation for U.S. equivalency by an
agency that is a member of the National Association of Credentials
Evaluation Services (NACES). Education information provided is
subject to verification. Individuals hired by the County of Orange
through this recruitment may be required to provide an official
copy of diploma, college transcripts or official evaluation of
foreign degree for U.S. equivalency within two weeks following the
employment start date.
Applicants will be required to pass the background check to the
satisfaction of the hiring Agency/Department. All applicants will
also be required to answer a conviction questionnaire as part of
the recruitment process. A clean driving record may be required
while employed in this classification (see minimum qualifications
and classification description for required license).
ADA/TESTING ACCOMMODATIONS:
The County of Orange is committed to providing a means for
applicants who may have a disability to identify areas, tests or
other assessments in which they may request a reasonable
accommodation. To request a reasonable accommodation for any or all
of the selection process components, please notify the recruiter
immediately so appropriate accommodations may be made prior to the
date of the selection component.
BENEFITS:
The County offers a competitive benefits package which includes a
choice of several health plans, annual leave (includes paid
vacation) and paid holidays. Additionally, the County provides a
retirement plan, which has reciprocity with the Public Employees
Retirement System (PERS). Participation in a deferred compensation
plan is available. The County also offers $10,000 annual
Educational and Professional Reimbursement.
For detailed information on benefits click here.
For detailed information on OCERS retirement click here.
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions
EEO INFORMATION
Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer
encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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