8556-Chief District Attorney Investigator (SFERS)
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Chief District Attorney Investigator (SFERS)
Job classification
| Class | 8556 |
|---|---|
| Title | Chief District Attorney Investigator (SFERS) |
| Overtime eligibility | Exempt (Z) - No Paid Overtime |
| Labor agreement | Municipal Exec Assoc, Misc |
| Effective date | May 18, 2023 |
Current compensation plan
Effective: Jan 04, 2025
Further compensation information about this class is available in the compensation manual.
Minimum qualification guidelines for management positions: PDF
Job description
CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES
Title: Chief District Attorney's Investigator (SFERS)
Job Code: 8556
INTRODUCTION
Under general direction, plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of personnel assigned to the Bureau of Investigation in the District Attorney's Office; participates in investigations of unusual complexity or of a highly confidential or sensitive nature; and performs related duties as required.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES
This single position class includes responsibility for all activities of the Bureau of Investigation in the District Attorney's Office. The incumbent in this class reports directly to the District Attorney or in his absence to the Chief Deputy.
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. Supervises and participates in a wide variety of criminal and intelligence investigative activities; plans, assigns and coordinates the work of personnel assigned to the Bureau of Investigation in the District Attorney's Office.
2. Interprets, enforces, and coordinates policies and procedures relating to the investigative activities of the Bureau; makes reports and recommendations to the District Attorney; may assist the District Attorney in developing new methods and policies regarding investigative matters.
3. Assists attorneys in preparing and presenting criminal cases in court; advises attorneys on the presentation of physical evidence; testifies in court as an expert on criminal investigative matters.
4. Participates in the preparation of the budget for the Bureau of Investigation; compiles data and makes recommendations on personnel and equipment needs; makes administrative surveys of investigative operations.
5. Evaluates investigative personnel; makes recommendations to the District Attorney on recruitment, hiring, promotion and discharge of investigative personnel; develops and institutes training programs for investigators.
6. Establishes and maintains liaison with other law enforcement and criminal justice agencies; represents the District Attorney at conferences and seminars relating to a variety of criminal justice system activities.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
Existing criminal codes and laws;
Investigative techniques and methods;
The sources of information necessary to a wide variety of investigative activities.
Ability to:
Handle extremely delicate and confidential investigations with tact, resourcefulness and good judgment;
Prepare and supervise the preparation and maintenance of detailed investigative records and reports;
Plan and lay out detailed and confidential investigations;
Recruit, train and supervise subordinate investigators;
Provide assistance to the District Attorney in preparation of the Bureau's budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
These minimum qualifications establish 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 of the collegiate level in criminology, penology, police science or a closely related field and responsible criminal investigative experience totaling ten years including two years of supervisory experience.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION
Appointee must possess a valid California Class C driver's license.
PROMOTIVE LINES
No normal lines of promotion - position exempt from examination under the provisions of Charter Section 3.406(c).
ORIGINATION DATE: 12/16/2011
BUSINESS UNIT: COMMN
Standard information
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.
Sources: San Francisco Open Data Portal: Compensation plan table