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The County of Los Angeles INVESTIGATOR, DA in Los Angeles, California
INVESTIGATOR, DA
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INVESTIGATOR, DA
Salary
$79,495.68 - $107,128.32 Annually
Location
Los Angeles County, CA
Job Type
Full time
Job Number
A2889C
Department
DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Opening Date
06/11/2019
Description
Benefits
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LOS ANGELES COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 112,000 employees in more than 36 Departments provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more. The County of Los Angeles values diversity and is dedicated to providing equal opportunity to all qualified persons.
We will begin accepting applications Wednesday, June 12, 2019 at 8:00 a.m. until the needs of the department are met, and may close the application period without prior notice.
Who we are:
The Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office is the largest prosecutorial office in the nation, with a staff of nearly 300 sworn peace officers, known as DA investigators, who conduct some of the most unique, sensitive, and complex criminal investigations in law enforcement.
The Bureau of Investigation is the County's fourth largest law enforcement agency. Our staff also assist other law enforcement agencies with vehicular and electronic surveillance, undercover operations, and photographic services.
Who you are:
Are you dedicated to the criminal justice system and the public it serves and seeking opportunities to enhance your career in law enforcement? If you have prior law enforcement experience, and are able to demonstrate sound judgment and superior knowledge and skills in criminal justice, this is the job for you.
Essential Job Functions
What you will do:
As a DA investigator you will work under the direction of a Sergeant, D.A. to provide significant support and investigative assistance on many difficult prosecutions. Your primary function will be to provide prosecution support to the District Attorney's staff of over 1,100 deputy district attorneys. You will locate and process witnesses and conduct supplemental pretrial investigations to help strengthen the prosecution's case.
You may participate in a variety of assignments including those involving the investigation of various types of fraud (e.g., auto insurance, workers' compensation, health care, real estate, and consumer). You may also work directly with attorneys in teams engaged in specialized programs such as Justice System Integrity and Public Integrity. In your day-to-day work, you will collaborate with numerous law enforcement agencies and can be assigned to teams including DEA Narcotics Task Force, LA IMPACT, US Marshal Fugitive Task Force, Innocence Lost Task Force, Sex Crimes (SAFE) Task Force, and the US Secret Service High Tech Crimes Task Force. After successful completion of a one (1) year probationary period, you will have the opportunity to promote to the position of senior investigator.
Click here (https://da.lacounty.gov/sites/default/files/Job%20Duties%202021.pdf) to see a detailed summary and description of job duties for this position.
Requirements
Two (2) years of full time, permanent law enforcement experience within the last three (3) years as a peace officer as defined in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code of the State of California, or as an investigator with the Federal Government as defined by Federal Job Series 1811.
An Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
Possession of a valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or higher.
Open to work inany area of Los Angeles County and onanyshift (evenings, nights, and weekends).
We need proof of your education and certification. The necessary documentation includes:
A copy of an Associate's degree or higher or official transcripts showing degree obtained from an accredited college or university.
A copy of your valid POST Basic certificate or higher.
All documents must be attached to your application at the time of filing or be submitted within 15 calendar days of the application filing date.
For more information on acceptable documents and how to submitclick here (https://da.lacounty.gov/sites/default/files/Accreditation%202021.pdf) .
If you served in the military and were honorably discharged, you may qualify for Veteran's Credit. To receive this credit, please include a copy of your form DD214 for our review.
License:
A valid California Class C Driver License is required to perform job-related essential functions.
Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit a copy of their valid California driver license during the background investigation. License must not be suspended, restricted, or revoked.
A CANDIDATE WHOSE DRIVING RECORD SHOWS THREE (3) OR MORE MOVING VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE LAST YEAR WILL NOT BE APPOINTED.
Physical Expectations:
This job requires arduous physical effort which may involve frequent heavy lifting over 25 pounds, often combined with bending, twisting, or working on irregular surfaces; and occasionally requires extraordinary physical activity.
COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT:
All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR SAFETY POSITIONS
A DA Investigator is considered a safety position. As such, applicants must be in good general physical condition, free from any medical conditions that would interfere with the satisfactory performance as a DA Investigator. Additionally applicants must pass an extensive background check prior to receiving a job offer. Click herefor more information on the background check and physical requirements.
Additional Information
Our Assessment Process:
First, meet our requirements above. After that, our process includes a two-part assessment.
Part 1:You will be given a multiple-choice assessment on the knowledge required for this job. We will assess your knowledge related to law enforcement (e.g., search and seizure, laws of arrest, and crimes), written expression, data analysis and interpretation, and reading comprehension. Pass this assessment with a score of 70% or higher to be invited to the next step.
Part 2:After passing the multiple-choice assessment, you will be invited to participate in the interview. In the interview, we will assess your technical job knowledge, work habits, and problem-solving, interpersonal, communication, and situational awareness skills. In order to be placed on the eligible employment list, you must receive a minimum score of 70% on this assessment. Your score on this part of the assessment will make up 100% of your overall score.
Once you complete the assessments, you are not able to review the multiple-choice assessment per Civil Service Rule 7.19.
If you have a disability and need accommodation to take any part of the assessment, let us know by contacting the ADA Coordinator at (213) 257-2700 or via email atexams@da.lacounty.gov, no later than five (5) days prior to your scheduled test date. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.
We offer great salary and benefit packages. Click here (https://da.lacounty.gov/sites/default/files/Benefits%20and%20Salary%202021.pdf) to see our generous benefits, and explanation of salary.
What Happens Next:
We ask that you submit an application through the "Apply" link at the top of the opportunity posting. We will notify you via email as you move through the assessment process. Therefore, please add tmcknight@da.lacounty.gov andexams@da.lacounty.govto your safe senders list to avoid emails filtering to your junk inbox. If you pass both parts of the assessment, we will place your name on a list, grouped in order of Band result. The list of everyone who passed the assessment is valid for 12 months.
If you have any questions, please contact us using the following information:
Exam Number: A2889C
Department Contact Name: Tanay McKnight
Department Contact Phone: (213) 257-2700
Department Contact Email:exams@da.lacounty.gov
California Relay Service Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Email:exams@da.lacounty.gov
Teletype Phone: (800) 899-4099
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability or any other characteristic protected by State or Federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES
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Your Responsibilities:
1.Completing Your Application:
a. Before submission of the application, it is your responsibility to ensure that all information provided is correct and complete on the application. Incomplete applications cannot be accepted.
b. List each payroll title separately for each job. Do not group your experience. Specify the beginning and ending dates for each job. If you are a Los Angeles County employee and have held multiple positions, do NOT list all of your time with the County under your present payroll title.
c. Please include your Social Security Number for record control purposes. Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number.
d. To receive credit, include required documents (e.g., copy of your diploma, transcript, certificate, or license) as directed on the job posting. International degrees in a foreign language must be translated to English and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Refer to the job posting for specific deadlines for supporting documentation.
2.Requirements on Job Posting:
a. Your application will only be accepted if it clearly shows you meet the requirements. The information you give will determine your eligibility and is subject to verification at any time.
b. You must be at least 16 years of age at the time of appointment unless other age limits are stated on the job posting. The Federal Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) of 1967, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of age for any individual age 40 or older.
c. Experience is evaluated on the basis of a verifiable 40- hour week, unless specified otherwise. Prorated part-time experience may be acceptable.
3.Application Deadline: All job applications must be completed and submitted before the closing time on the last day of the filing period as indicated on the job posting unless other instructions are provided. Job postings with an open continuous filing period are subject to closure without prior notice. It is to your advantage to file your application early and not wait until the last allowable date and time as you will not be able to apply once the filing period has closed.
4.Change of Name or Address: To change personal information such as your name or address, log into your profile onwww.governmentjobs.comand make the necessary change. This can be done at any time.
5.Equal Employment Opportunity/Non-Discrimination Policy:
a. It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. b. If you are an individual requesting reasonable accommodation(s) in the examination process, please contact the testing accommodation coordinator listed on the job posting. The provision of accommodation(s) may be subject to verification, consistent with state and federal law. All accommodation-related information will remain confidential.
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Test Preparation: Study Guides and other resources are available to help candidates prepare for employment tests. An interactive system for taking practice tests may be accessed on the Department of Human Resources website athttps://hr.lacounty.gov/. Additional resources may be listed on the job posting.
Veteran’s Credit: In all open competitive examinations, a veteran’s credit of 10 percent of the total credits specified for such examinations will be added to the final passing grade of an honorably discharged veteran who served in the Armed Forces of the United States under any of the following conditions: During a declared war; -or- During the period April 28, 1952 through July 1, 1955; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred after January 31, 1955, and before October 15, 1976; -or- During the Gulf War from August 2, 1990 through January 2, 1992; -or- For more than 180 consecutive days, other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning September 11, 2001, and ending on August 31, 2010 the last day of Operation Iraqi Freedom; -or- In a campaign or expedition for which a campaign medal or expeditionary medal has been authorized and awarded. Any Armed Forces Expeditionary medal or campaign badge, including El Salvador, Lebanon, Grenada, Panama, Southwest Asia, Somalia, and Haiti qualifies for credit.
A campaign medal holder or Gulf War veteran who originally enlisted after September 7, 1980 (or began active duty on or after October 14, 1982, and has not previously completed 24 months of continuous active duty) must have served continuously for 24 months or the full period called or ordered to active duty.
This also applies to the spouse of such person who, while engaged in such service was wounded, disabled or crippled and thereby permanently prevented from engaging in any remunerative occupation, and also to the widow or widower of any such person who died or was killed while in such service. A DD214, Certificate of Discharge or Separation from Active Duty, or other official documents issued by the branch of service are required as verification of eligibility for Veterans preference. Applicants must submit the documentation for each open competitive exam to qualify for veteran’s credit. More information available at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/veterans-services/vet-guide-for-hr-professionals/
Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in the publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies that are accepted by the Department of Human Resources. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE). More information is available at:http://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdfandhttp://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_AC EResourceGuide.pdf (https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf)
Background Check: The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except as otherwise permissible under applicable laws, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a conditional offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and will also consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Career Planning: Resources to help current and prospective employees plan a career with Los Angeles County are available. To explore career paths to and from nearly all job titles, please visit our interactive Career PathFinder application athttps://career-pathfinder.hr.lacounty.gov/#/.
Benefit Information: Depending on the position, the successful candidate will enroll in a contributory defined benefit pension plan if the candidate is a “new member” of the County’s defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013 (first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012) – unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. It should be noted that County employees do not pay into Social Security, but do pay the Medical Hospital Insurance Tax portion of Social Security at a rate of 1.45%. The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) has reciprocal agreements with several public retirement systems in California.
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990: All positions are open to qualified men and women. Pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, persons with disabilities who believe they need reasonable accommodation, or help in order to apply for a position, may contact the ADA/Personnel Services for Disabled Persons Coordinator. Hearing impaired applicants with telephone teletype equipment may leave messages by calling the teletype phone number on the job posting. The County will attempt to meet reasonable accommodation requests whenever possible.
Equal Employment Opportunity: It is the policy of the County of Los Angeles to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of race, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. All positions are open to qualified men and women pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and the California Fair Employment and Housing Act. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Los Angeles County Child Support Compliance Program: In an effort to improve compliance with court ordered child, family and spousal support obligations, certain employment and identification information (i.e., name, address, Social Security number and date of hire) is regularly reported to the State Directory of New Hires which may assist in locating persons who owe these obligations. Family Code Section 17512 permits under certain circumstances for additional employment and identifying information to be requested. Applicants will not be disqualified from employment based on this information.
Social Security Act of 2004: Section 419 (c) of Public Law 108-203, the Social Security Protection Act of 2004, requires State and local government employers to disclose the effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision to employees hired on or after January 1, 2005, in jobs not covered by Social Security. The County of Los Angeles does not participate in the Social Security System. All newly hired County of Los Angeles employees must sign a statement (Form SSA-1945) prior to the start of employment indicating that they are aware of a possible reduction in their future Social Security benefit entitlement. For more information on Social Security and about each provision, you may visit the websitewww.socialsecurity.gov, or call toll free 1-800-772- 1213. Persons who are deaf or hard of hearing may call the TTY number 1-800-325-0778 or contact a local Social Security office.
Employment Eligibility Information: Final appointment is contingent upon verification of U.S. citizenship or the right to work in the United States. Immigration law provides that all persons hired after November 6, 1986, are required to present original documents to the County, within three (3) business days of hiring, which show satisfactory proof of 1) identity and 2) U.S. employment eligibility.
The California Fair Employment and Housing Act(Part 2.8 commencing with Section 12900 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code) the Regulations of the Fair Employment and Housing Commission (California Code of Regulations, Title 2, Division 4, Sections 7285.0 through 8504) and other applicable laws prohibit employment discrimination based on an applicant's protected characteristics, including race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, childbirth, and other characteristics.
COVID-19 VACCINATION: Some County workforce members may be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Successful candidates for those positions/classifications may be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.
Updated February 2024
For detailed information, please clickhere (http://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/)
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Do you have at least two (2) years of full time, permanent law enforcement experience within the last three (3) years as a peace officer as defined in Section 830.1 of the Penal Code of the State of California, or as an investigator with the Federal Government as defined by Federal Job Series 1811?
Yes
No
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Did you upload a copy of your college diploma or official college transcripts with school seal or Registrar's signature indicating that you have earned an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university to your online application? (Note: You may return to the attachments tab to upload your documents and return to this section to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire.)
Yes
No. I understand that I must submit a copy of my college transcripts, or diploma within 15 calendar days via email at exams@da.lacounty.gov or fax at (213) 633-0903.
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Did you upload a copy of your valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic Certificate or higher to your online application? (Note: You may return to the attachments tab to upload your documents and return to this section to complete the Supplemental Questionnaire.)
Yes
No. I understand that I must submit a copy of my POST certificate within 15 calendar days via email at exams@da.lacounty.gov or fax at (213) 633-0903.
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I acknowledge that it is a job requirement for all applicants to be willing to work in ANY area of Los Angeles County and ANY shift (e.g., evenings, nights, and weekends).
Yes
No
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Do you possess a valid California class "C" or above driver license?
Yes
No. I acknowledge that if offered a position, I will be required to show proof of a valid California driver license before appointment.
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