Salary
$129,688.00 - $156,707.20 Annually
Location
Napa, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
4004-2024-02-02
Department
District Attorney
Opening Date
02/02/2024
Closing Date
2/29/2024 5:00 PM Pacific
Description
Napa 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 Employer
As 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.
The Position
The 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
Responsibilities
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.
AND
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.
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 PDT, February 29, 2024
Application Screening By March 4, 2024
Supplemental Question Scoring By March 6, 2024
Oral Panel Interview Week of March 18, 2024 (Tentative)
Establish Eligible List By March 27, 2024
Only the most qualified candidates from the interview process 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.
Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences 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.
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.
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