SENIOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATOR

Fresno County
2220 Tulare St., Fresno, California 93721 United States  View Map
Posted: Jul 25, 2025
  • Salary: $95,368.00 - $121,706.00 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Criminology and Forensics
  • Legal Services
  • Job Description

    Position Description

    The Fresno County District Attorney's Office i nvites applications for the position of Senior District Attorney Investigator . Incumbents will be responsible for conducting complex and sensitive criminal and civil investigations; may act in lead capacity which includes assigning, reviewing and coordinating the work of staff; and performs related work as required.

    Fresno County is working together for a quality of life for all. Our mission i s to provide excellent public services to our diverse community.

    Samples of Duties

    Please click here to view the Samples of Duties.

    Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

    Please click here to view the Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Applicants must qualify under one (1) of the following options:

    OPTION 1 :
    • Education : Possession of a bachelor's degree that is acceptable within the United States accredited college or university system.
    • Experience : Two (2) years of full-time, paid work experience performing investigations in a public law enforcement agency. Your application must clearly identify how you meet the requirements with a detailed description of relevant duties or your application will not be accepted.
    OPTION 2 :
    • Education : Completion of sixty (60) semester units that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
    • Experience : Three (3) years of full-time paid work experience performing investigations in a public law enforcement agency. Your application must clearly identify how you meet the requirements with a detailed description of relevant duties or your application will not be accepted.
    OPTION 3 :
    • Experience : Five (5) years of full-time, paid experience as a District Attorney Investigator in Fresno County.
    In addition to the above listed options, candidates must also possess the following:
    • Certificate : Possession of a valid Intermediate certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Justice, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training. A copy of your certificate must be attached to your application.
    • Age : At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
    • License : Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.
    • Other : Under California Penal Code Section 830.1, the Senior District Attorney Investigator classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state, and local legislation.
    HOW TO APPLY:
    Applications must be submitted online only. An online application can be found at FresnoCountyJobs.com .

    Open the Job Information Flyer and click "Apply" to begin the online application process.

    Once the filing deadline has passed, you may check the status of the recruitment at anytime by logging on to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/Applications/Index/fresnoca .

    Please Note:
    • It is the applicant's responsibility to notify Human Resources of any email address, mailing address, and telephone number changes.
    • Notices from Human Resources will be sent via email only.


    REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS:
    • A complete, accurate Fresno County employment application must be submitted online only and shall include:
      • All education and work experience to demonstrate the applicant meets the minimum qualifications.
      • A valid driver's license number.
      • A valid Intermediate certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Justice, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
    • If education was completed outside the United States' accredited college or university system, documentation that the education is comparable to that received within the United States' system must be provided by the closing date and time of this recruitment.
    • Supplemental Questionnaire

    Please Note:
    • Resumes and attachments are not accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.
    • Incomplete or inaccurate applications will be disqualified.
    • Submissions must be received by the closing date and time of this recruitment. Amendments will not be accepted after the filing deadline.
    • Applications submitted via U.S. mail, email, fax, or in person in our office will not be accepted.

    SELECTION PROCESS:
    Pursuant to Fresno County Personnel Rule 4 - Selection Process, applicants may be required to complete an examination process and successful candidates will be placed on an employment list effective for a minimum of 3 months and certified in final rank order as vacancies occur.

    As a condition of employment, candidates must undergo and pass a thorough background investigation, polygraph, medical and psychological examination. These investigations include employment/credit histories, verification of education, arrest/criminal records, drug/alcohol use, and personal conduct. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive; other relevant areas may be investigated and verified.

    Please Note:
    • The eligible list for this recruitment may be extended up to 12 months, and may be used to fill both extra-help and permanently allocated positions.
    • Individuals selected for extra-help appointment may be transitioned to a permanently allocated position at a later date as authorized by the Fresno County Personnel Rules.


    REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS:

    Positions in this classification are in Medical Group IV - Safety Officer (Personnel Rule 8). This group includes law enforcement positions which are covered by the Safety Officer provisions of the County's retirement plan. Sound physical condition in all respects is required because of exposure to and need to counteract and control, violent action or behavior. Heavy physical activity as described in Medical Group III may be encountered occasionally to frequently depending upon specific assignments and emergency situations.

    The County of Fresno is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application, examination, or selection process may contact Human Resources at (559) 600-1830 at least five days prior to the scheduled date or deadline.

    Eligible candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

    The County of Fresno is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Fresno County to provide employment opportunity for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, or denial of medical family care leave, or any other non-job-related factor.

    Analyst: Tiffany Lee

    REGULAR, PERMANENT POSITIONS BENEFITS PACKAGE :
    • Health Insurance
    • Competitive Retirement Plan
    • Twelve (12) Paid Holidays per year
    • Disability and Life Insurance
    • Annual Leave Plan
    • Employee Assistance Program

    Optional benefits include:
    • Deferred Compensation Plan (County-sponsored tax shelter savings plan).
    • Flexible Spending Plans - tax shelter (set aside pre-tax $ to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking and mass transit expenses).
    • NobleCredit Union - all County employees can take advantage of low interest rates, no annual fees for checking accounts, direct deposit, online banking and many other services.


    EXTRA-HELP POSITIONS :

    Extra-help positions are temporary, not entitled to benefits and serve at the will of the department head.

    CLICK HERE TO REVIEW ADDITIONAL BENEFITS INFORMATION

    Closing Date/Time: 8/4/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
  • Special Instructions

    8/4/2025 4:00 PM Pacific
  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Fresno County
    • Fresno County

    The city and county of Fresno are located in the central San Joaquin Valley of California. To the west it is predominantly dedicated to thousands of acres for agriculture. To the east, the snow-capped Sierra Nevada Mountains rise out of the low foothills. It is the only county in the country that can claim three national parks in its backyard.

    THE FRESNO COMMUNITY AND OUR GOVERNMENT

    Fresno County, with a current population approaching over 917,515, is the 10th most populous county in California and is one of the most diverse counties in the United States. The County of Fresno is the nation's #1 agricultural community. The County Administrative Officer heads County government while an elected Board of Supervisors is the legislative policy-making body of the County. The County employs a workforce of over 7,300 people and the 2015 - 2016 fiscal year budget is over $2.65 billion.

    • Centrally located in the San Joaquin Valley, Fresno is a short trip to the Central Coast, Southern California, the Bay Area, and numerous mountains.
    • Average commute time: 18 min.
    • The Central Valley is host to a University California and California State University campus and several community colleges and private universities.
    • Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Bass/Shaver/Millerton Lakes are perfect locations for year round recreation including camping, hiking, sailing, snow and water skiing, fishing, golfing and other outdoor activities.

    Thank you for your interest in employment with the County of Fresno. A great place to live, work, and raise a family. Visit www.gofresnocounty.com  for more information about our county.

     

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