8550-District Attorney's Investigator (SFERS)

Job description

CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: District Attorney's Investigator (SFERS)

Job Code: 8550

INTRODUCTION

Under general supervision, participates in a wide variety of investigative activities in connection with

alleged or suspected violations of criminal laws or other laws under the jurisdiction of the District

Attorney's Office; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Incumbents in this class are considered journeyman investigators who may function independently

or as members of a team. Generally, assignments to positions in this class are of average difficulty

or complexity permitting a considerable degree of latitude for initiative and independent judgment.

MAJOR, IMPORTANT, AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties

assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

1. Participates in a variety of criminal investigations coming under the jurisdiction of the District

Attorney's Office; interviews witnesses and other individuals knowledgeable about particular

cases; analyzes books and accounts; collects, compiles and provides for preservation and

analyses of factual information.

2. Prepares reports on investigations; assists attorneys in the evaluation of cases for

prosecution; prepares diagrams, charts, and scale drawings; photographs crime scenes and

items of evidence; may operate electronic equipment used in criminal investigative work.

3. As assigned, may serve subpoenas; executes search warrants and warrants of arrest;

assists in arranging for the appearance of witnesses to present evidence; testifies in court;

may make peace officer arrests in emergency situations.

4. As assigned, participates in investigative work involving various types of criminal fraud

including consumer fraud and embezzlement; gives training and work direction to interns,

law students, and volunteers involved in consumer fraud complaints and investigations.

5. Assists other public and private agencies involved in law-enforcement functions; may

participate in meetings and workshops with community groups and others interested in

criminal justice system activities.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Existing criminal codes and laws, modern investigative techniques and methods;

Presenting and preserving evidence;

Techniques of drawing and photography relating to investigative work.

Skill and Ability to:

Handle responsible investigative assignments with tact, resourcefulness and good judgment;

Prepare and maintain investigative data, records and reports;

Communicate verbally and in writing;

Operate modern equipment used in criminal investigative work;

Work with individual members of the legal staff, representatives of other groups and

organizations relating to criminal justice system activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

These minimum qualifications are to be used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special

skills and/or license(s) which are required for employment in the classification. Please note, additional qualifications

(i.e., special conditions) may apply to a particular position and will be stated on the exam/job announcement.

Requires a combination of education at the collegiate level in criminology, penology, police science

or a closely related field and responsible criminal investigative experience totaling six years.

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION

Appointee must possess a valid California Class C driver's license.

PROMOTIVE LINES

No normal line of promotion - position exempt from examination under the provisions of Charter

Section 3.406(c).

ORIGINATION DATE: 12/8/11

BUSINESS UNIT: COMMN

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Disaster service work

All City and County of San Francisco employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the City requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

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