The Napa ValleyNapa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage.
Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.
The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities.
Napa County as an EmployerAs an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE .
The PositionThe mission of the Napa County District Attorney's Office is to investigate and prosecute criminal and civil cases with integrity and fairness, to treat crime victims and witnesses with the highest level of respect and dignity, and to take a proactive role in crime prevention through community awareness and education.
About the Position Under direction, as a sworn peace officer, plans, organizes, and participates in the investigation activities of one or more units of the Criminal Investigations Division of the District Attorney's Office, which may include felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, civil and other related cases.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The District Attorney Investigator is the fully qualified journey-level classification in the District Attorney Investigator series. Responsible for providing investigative support for a variety of District Attorney’s office assignments. This class is distinguished from:
- The Investigative Technician, which is a non-sworn classification responsible for providing technical support for investigations.
- The Supervising District Attorney Investigator, which supervises the activities of an investigation's unit within the District Attorney’s Office and performs more complex or sensitive investigations.
The ideal candidate will be a person of integrity while possessing a passion for justice, a love for mercy, and an attitude of humility.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying.
Experience: Equivalent to graduation from high school, supplemented by the completion of the equivalent of sixty (60) semester units of college-level coursework in accordance with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
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Education: Two (2) years of criminal investigative experience with a law enforcement agency, and five (5) years of law enforcement experience as a patrol deputy, city police officer, or equivalent.
License or Certificate:*- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License at time of appointment.
- Possession of a current California POST Intermediate Certificate, or higher level pursuant to Penal Code 830.1. Applicants must meet California Government Codes 1029 and 1031 (Minimum Standards for Peace Officers) requirements.
*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy in the District Attorney's Office. The eligible list established by this recruitment may be used to fill future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies as they occur over the next 12 months.
The Recruitment Process Application Deadline 5:00 pm (PST) on August 16, 2024 Application Screening and Supplemental Questions Scoring Week of August 19, 2024
Supplemental questions will be scored by the subject matter experts. Only the most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Panel Interview.
Oral Panel Exam Week of August 26, 2024 (Tentative) Establish Eligibility List Week of September 2, 2024
Only the most qualified candidates from the oral panel exam will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered to fill positions for up to one year.
The Human Resources Department reserves the right to change the recruitment process at any time.
Example of DutiesTo view the full job description, including the example of duties, please click here: District Attorney Investigator Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experience emergencies (earthquakes, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (Cal. Gov. Code § 3101.)
Benefits Learn more about the benefits package for this position HERE .
ADA Accommodation Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303.
Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
DEPUTY SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION BENEFITS INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFO- https://www.countyofnapa.org/DocumentCenter/View/25883/Benefits-Summary---Safety-Law-Enforcement-Employees Closing Date/Time: 8/16/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
