8129-Victim/Witness Investigator I

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SAN FRANCISCO CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

CLASS TITLES: VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR I CODE: 8129

VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR II 8131

VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR III 8133

ASSISTANT CHIEF VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR 8135

CHIEF VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR 8137

8129 Victim/Witness

Investigator I

Under supervision, performs a wide variety of victim/witness investigative and support duties; interviews victims and witnesses about criminal case; collects and compiles information pertinent to cases; prepares reports on investigations; explains criminal justice system to victims and witnesses and develops supportive and cooperative relationship with individual; may provide support to victims and witnesses in court; assists other public and private agencies in criminal justice functions. This is the journey level in the series. Incumbents perform routine field and office investigative and legal research assignments. It is distinguished from Victim/Witness II in that the latter involves supervisory responsibility and receives assignments of greater difficulty that require some degree of independent judgment.

8131 Victim/Witness

Investigator II

Under general supervision, supervises and performs a wide variety of investigative and legal support duties; interviews victims and witnesses; prepares reports on investigations of average difficulty or complexity; collects, compiles and assists in preparation of data in the area of criminal justice services; evaluates and prepares criminal cases; implements crime victims criminal justice policy; maintains informational sources; participates in meetings, presentations, and workshops; supervises and trains investigators, technicians, interns and volunteers engaged in routine work. This is the first level in the victim/witness investigative series which involves supervision. It is distinguished from Victim/Witness Investigator III in that the latter works with a considerable degree of independence, may handle complex and difficult cases, and makes recommendations for policy development.

8133 Victim/Witness

Investigator III

Under direction, supervises and participates in complex investigative and legal support duties; interviews victims and witnesses; prepares reports on investigations; evaluates and prepares difficult or extensive criminal cases; coordinates program for witness participation in court; compiles, evaluates, and updates informational sources; assists in developing and implementing criminal justice policies relating to crime victims and witnesses; participates on task forces; provides presentations to a variety of criminal justice professionals at trainings and conferences; publishes procedural and policy manuals in the victim/witness field; keeps abreast of, and advocates for, legislative changes; supervises and trains staff, consultants, interns, law students, and volunteers. This is the first level responsible for policy development recommendations and works with a considerable degree of independence on complex special projects. This class is distinguished from Assistant Chief Victim/Witness Investigator in that the latter is responsible for supervision of several investigative units.

CLASS TITLES: VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR I CODE: 8129

VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR II 8131

VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR III 8133

ASSISTANT CHIEF VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR 8135

CHIEF VICTIM/WITNESS INVESTIGATOR 8137

8135 Asst. Chief Victim/Witness

Investigator

Under general direction, supervises the activities of a number of victim/witness investigative units; performs responsible administrative and planning functions for the Victim/Witness Bureau; serves as team leader in major investigations; interprets, enforces, and coordinates policies and procedures for supervised investigative units; participates in the development of criminal justice policies for crime victims; prepares budget reports; represents the District Attorney at hearings, conferences, and seminars; establishes and maintains relationships with public and private agency officials and bodies; keeps abreast of, and advocates for, legislative changes; acts as Chief Victim/Witness Investigator in case of absence. This class is distinguished from Victim/Witness Investigator III by its responsibility for assisting the Chief Victim/Witness Investigator in a broad range of administrative duties and in long term program development.

8137 Chief Victim/Witness

Investigator

Under general direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the Victim/Witness Assistance Bureau; monitors the activities of all programs providing victim and/or witness services under the aegis of the District Attorney's Office; responsible for the development of policies relating to victims served by the District Attorney's Office and the Victim/Witness Bureau. Direction is received from the Chief Assistant District Attorney.

These classifications are exempt from the Civil Service examination and appointment provisions of the Charter (section 3.406c).

ADOPTED: 1-7-91

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