Job Description
Salary : $250,452.80 - $256,568.00 Annually
Location : Santa Ana
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: 6534ML-0924-026 (O)
Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 09/26/2024
Closing Date: 10/17/2024 11:59 PM Pacific
CAREER DESCRIPTION ASSISTANT CHIEF INVESTIGATOR, DISTRICT ATTORNEY Annual Salary: $250,453 - $256,568 DOE/DOQ
For first consideration, apply by October 17, 2024, 11:59 PM (PST).
Lead the charge against crime and keep the community safe in a diverse county! The County of Orange, California is seeking an experienced
Assistant Chief Investigator to uphold the highest standards of justice in the
District Attorney's (DA) Office - Bureau of Investigation . This position is pivotal in shaping and implementing the investigative policies and procedures for the DA's Office. The ideal candidate has an extensive background working in either police or DA offices, and has significant supervisory and state and/or national law enforcement leadership experience. They will oversee a direct staff of four, up to 275 indirect reports, and an approximate budget of $60 million. This role will serve as a key liaison with law enforcement agencies at the local, state, and federal levels, while also ensuring that staff conduct successful investigations. They will act as a connector and motivator, emphasizing law enforcement as a lifestyle.
The individual hired for this position will benefit from a stable and positive work environment. The
Orange County District Attorney's Office is a state and national leader in law enforcement and public safety issues, seeking an
Assistant Chief Investigator willing and capable to maintain and promote that standard. The Office strives to protect individual rights, ensure public safety, and adherence to the rule of law.
Make a real difference in the pursuit of justice - apply today! View the full recruitment brochure here THE JOB As an executive team member in the DA's Office, the Assistant Chief Investigator will have a pivotal role in shaping and implementing investigative policies and procedures and maintaining Orange County's status as California's safest large county. They will be deeply involved in the community and leverage a proven track record of building relationships and professional and political networks. Reporting to Chief Investigator, Paul Walters, the Assistant Chief Investigator will attend community meetings, public forums, and local events to build relationships, address concerns, and foster trust with the community. They will work closely with partner organizations to lobby for policies that support law enforcement. This individual will keep current with legislative changes, and drive recruitment and retention efforts. They will maintain a positive organizational culture and ensure staff are developed and trained to handle diverse and complex cases. This role includes running significant task forces and mentoring and guiding commanders and supervisors to enhance overall departmental effectiveness. They will oversee the Bureau's staff and department budget and budget processes.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have prior law enforcement leadership experience with justice partners at the state and/or national level and have Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification. They bring executive-level experience (i.e., Assistant Chief Investigator, Chief Investigator, Police Chief, Deputy Police Chief, or similar), with an extensive background working in either police or district attorney offices; ideally a combination of both. They possess exceptional leadership skills, demonstrated by a proven track record in criminal investigation and a deep understanding of legal protocols. This role requires a strategic thinker who maintains a big-picture perspective, with a high-energy, passionate approach to law enforcement. They will have strong analytical abilities, and an aptitude for problem-solving. The ideal candidate will have excellent relationship and communication skills and be a collaborator, liaising with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to address common issues such as drug trafficking in major urban environments. The next Assistant Chief Investigator will demonstrate a commitment to ethical practices, attention to detail, and professionalism. The successful candidate will excel in working collaboratively with attorneys internally, uphold ethical standards, public trust, and demonstrate good judgement and best practices in the pursuit of justice.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS / MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Two (2) years of experience as a Supervising Attorney's Investigator in the employ of the District Attorney's Office, County of Orange. OR
- Four (4) years of experience in criminal investigation including two years in a responsible supervisory capacity in a District Attorney's office or other law enforcement agency. Education or training at the college level directly related to the required knowledge and abilities may be substituted for up to one year of non-supervisory experience at a rate of two semester units for each month of experience or one hour of training for each hour of experience.
CERTIFICATIONS: Applicant must meet all requirements for peace officer status that are mandated by the California Government Code and Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) regulations for the class of Investigator.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Candidates who receive a contingent job offer must pass a P.O.S.T. background investigation, meet medical standards, pass a psychological assessment, and submit to fingerprint collection.
HIGHLY DESIRED - Education: Master's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration, Computer Forensics, or related field. Graduate of California P.O.S.T. Command College or PERF's Senior Management Institute for Police (SMIP) or similar graduate level leadership courses.
SALARY AND BENEFITS A salary of $250,453 - $256,568/DOQ, PLUS an
attractive benefits package RECRUITMENT PROCESS District Attorney Human Resources screens all applications to identify the qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step in the process and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the competition.
The recruitment process will consist of the following assessment:
Structured Oral Interview Assessment | (100% Weighted) Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on the content of his or her responses to questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
SECURE THE DATES - Virtual structured oral interviews will take place on October 23rd, 24th, and 28th.
- Candidates placed on the eligible list will move forward to in-person selection interviews on November 19th and November 20th. Candidates invited to the selection interview must be available to interview in person.
QUESTIONS? For questions about the position and organizational culture, please contact:
Senior Human Resources Manager, Hetal Patel at or (714) 347-8443.
Based on the Department's needs, the recruitment process above may be modified.
All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
After all assessments have been completed, District Attorney Human Resources will establish an eligible list of qualified candidates. Eligible candidates will be referred to a Selection Interview for the current vacancy
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION VETERANS EMPLOYMENT PREFERENCE The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click
here to review the policy.
SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS Candidates under consideration for hire by the Office of the District Attorney-Public Administrator will be required to successfully pass an extensive and thorough background investigation, including Live Scan fingerprinting, medical, and psychological testing to the satisfaction of the District Attorney.
The information gathered in the course of a background investigation is deemed confidential and will not be disclosed to the applicant unless legally mandated by statute to do so. EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct e-mail address is included in our application and use only one e-mail account. NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply. Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via e-mail through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your e-mail folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept e-mails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your e-mail address should change, please update your profile at
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions. EEO INFORMATION Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefitssuch as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidayswe also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:
- Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
- Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
- Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
- Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
- Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
- Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
- Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
- 457 Defined Contribution Program
*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.
Click for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.
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Please select one of the following options that indicates how your experience and education meets the minimum qualifications for Assistant Chief Investigator, District Attorney.
NOTE: If you are substituting education for experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you will need to attach a copy of your diploma or unofficial transcripts. - Option 1: Two (2) years of experience as a Senior or Supervising Attorney's Investigator in the employ of the District Attorney's Office, County of Orange.
- Option 2: Four (4) years of experience in criminal investigation including two years in a responsible supervisory capacity in a District Attorney's office or other law enforcement agency.
- Option 3: Three (3) years of experience in criminal investigation including two years in a responsible supervisory capacity in a District Attorney's office or other law enforcement agency and a bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, Business Administration or related field.
- None of the above.
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Please select one of the following options that indicates your level of education.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, or Business Administration.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in related field.
- None of the above
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If you are claiming education experience and/or substituting education for the minimum qualifications, a copy of your diploma/unofficial transcripts must be uploaded to your application. By selecting yes below, you acknowledge that you have read and understood the application requirements.
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Do you possess experience as a law enforcement officer in accordance with California Penal Code Section 830.1 or it's equivalent?
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Do you possess a
current and valid California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver?
Please note: A three-year break in service invalidates the P.O.S.T. Certificate. - A current P.O.S.T. Basic Certificate
- A current P.O.S.T. Course Waiver as of date of appointment.
- I have a three (3) year or longer break in service from qualifying employment from a California law enforcement employer.
- None of the above
Required Question
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