8552-Senior District Attorney's Investigator (SFERS)

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CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Title: Senior District Attorney's Investigator (SFERS)

Job Code: 8552

INTRODUCTION

Under direction, participates in the most difficult and complex criminal investigations under the

jurisdiction of the District Attorney's Office; functions as a working supervisor in difficult field

investigations; assists in training lower level investigators and other members of the District

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

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

Incumbents in this class work as individuals or as members of an investigative team on the most

complex and difficult cases. In addition, positions in this class function as working supervisors over

subordinate investigators and may train subordinate investigators on the District Attorney's staff.

Incumbents in this class are expected to develop expertise in one or more specialized areas of

criminal and investigative work.

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 criminal investigative work involving a wide variety of difficult and complex

cases under the jurisdiction of the Bureau of Investigation in the District Attorney's Office;

locates and interviews witnesses relative to criminal investigations; prepares reports for use

in the evaluation and prosecution of criminal cases.

2. As assigned, may serve as a team leader in field investigations; provides training and work

direction for subordinate investigators; may serve as a training officer in a specialized area of

criminal investigative work; assists the Chief Investigator in the evaluation of other

investigative personnel.

3. Executes search warrants and warrants of arrest; serves subpoenas and legal processes;

assists in arranging for the appearance of witnesses at trials and hearings and in preparing

presentations of evidence; arranges for the maintenance of security and protection of critical

witnesses.

4. Investigates applicants who apply for Certificate of Rehabilitation and Pardon through the

Superior Court; may assist the Chief Investigator in confidential and sensitive cases

involving other city departments, public officials, or law enforcement personnel.

5. Provides for the preservation of data and evidence used in criminal investigations; as

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

other items of evidence; may operate electronic equipment used in the collection and

dissemination of information needed in connection with criminal justice system activities.

6. Makes peace officer arrests in critical or emergency situations.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

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

Information relating to preserving and presenting evidence; methods of supervision and training.

Ability to:

Handle delicate, confidential investigations with tact, resourcefulness, and good judgment;

Direct other investigators performing investigative assignments;

Prepare important records and reports;

Plan and carry out extremely important investigations and surveillances;

Serve as a staff expert in a particular area of criminal investigative work.

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 eight 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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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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