Job Description
Investigator - District Attorney is listed by County of Tulare in Visalia. The County of Tulare is hiring an Investigator for the District Attorney's Office, situated at the Visalia Courthouse. This full-time position centers on gathering, assembling, preserving, and reporting facts and evidence for felony and misdemeanor crimes.
Investigators handle significant intricate investigations, covering key fraud, political corruption, involved homicides, and capital cases. Operate in this role covers interviewing victims, defendants, complainants, witnesses, and other pertinent people.
Investigators also analyze psychological backgrounds in certain cases, such as death penalty cases, and arrange comprehensive reports of findings. This recruitment forms an employment lineup to load existing and upcoming vacancies across the District Attorney, Public Defender, and Child Support Offerings offices.
The anticipated life of the employment set is six months. The work area suits experienced investigators who thrive on thorough casework and collaboration with law enforcement and permitted teams. Operating tightly with Probation Officers and Social Solution Workers, the Investigator confirms thorough case preparation for prosecution.
Qualification
To qualify for the Investigator - District Attorney role, you must encounter precise education and know-how needs as outlined by Tulare County. This role demands a combination of investigative training and practical law enforcement or criminal justice expertise.
- Education: Equivalent to completion of 60 semester units from an accredited college or university, with primary coursework in criminal justice, police science, or a related field.
- Experience: Two years of full-time paid background as a peace officer, including one year of investigative know-how.
- Or any combination of training and expertise that supplies the called for understanding, skills, and aptitudes.
- Possession of a sound California driver's license.
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or permanent resident alien who has applied for citizenship.
- Must gather peace officer standards as fix by California Government Code and Penal Code.
- Successful completion of a background investigation, such as fingerprinting and psychological evaluation.
- Aptitude to obtain and keep up a firearm qualification as needed by the department.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Investigate felony and misdemeanor crimes by gathering, assembling, preserving, and reporting facts and evidence.
- Investigate and organize major complicated investigations, covering significant fraud, political corruption, intricate homicides, and capital cases.
- Meeting victims, defendants, complainants, witnesses, and other persons who may supply info pertinent to the case.
- Investigate psychological backgrounds in certain cases such as death penalty cases.
- Analyze and evaluate testimony, build notes of considerable points, and prepare reports of the investigation.
- Function with Probation Officers, Social Service Workers, and other agencies to arrange case details.
- Testify in court as a witness about investigative findings.
- Get ready search warrants and cater to them as called for.
- Uphold chain of custody for evidence collected during investigations.
- Carry out surveillance and undercover operations as needed.
Conditions & Requirements
- Must be a U.S. Citizen or have applied for citizenship (permanent resident alien).
- Must meet peace officer standards per California Public sector Code and Penal Code.
- Winning completion of a thorough background investigation, covering fingerprinting and psychological evaluation.
- Capacity to obtain and keep up firearm qualification.
- Possession of a valid California driver's license at time of appointment.
- Must be at least 21 years of age at time of appointment.
- Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Must pass a medical examination and drug screening.
How You Will Be Evaluated
- Submission evaluate: All applications are screened for minimum qualifications.
- Supplemental questionnaire: You must complete a supplemental questionnaire as section of the submission.
- Written examination: May be administered to assess investigative expertise and skills.
- Oral meeting: Qualified applicants will be invited for an oral interview.
- Background investigation: Top candidates undergo a finalize background check.
- Psychological evaluation: Called for for concluding candidates.
- Medical examination and drug screening: Required before appointment.
- Eligibility lineup: Thriving candidates are placed on an employment set legitimate for six months.
Required Documents
- Online application finished through GovernmentJobs.com.
- Supplemental questionnaire responses.
- Proof of education: Transcripts or degree certificates (if using education to qualify).
- Sound California driver's license (copy may be requested).
- Resume (optional but recommended).
- Certificates of training or peace officer status (if suitable).
Benefits
- Competitive salary variety of $88,439.94 - $107,784.77 per year.
- Finish health insurance including medical, dental, and vision schemes.
- CalPERS retirement advantages.
- Paid vacation, sick exit, and holidays.
- Deferred compensation blueprints on offer.
- Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
- Employee assistance program.
How to Apply
- Call on the Tulare County professions portal on GovernmentJobs.com.
- Build or to your candidate account.
- Complete the online submission and all supplemental questions thoroughly.
- Examine your submission for accuracy and attach any needed documents.
- Hand in your application before the deadline of July 23, 2026.
Additional Information
- This recruitment sets up an employment list to stock present and coming vacancies in the District Attorney, Public Defender, and Child Back Services offices.
- The existing vacancy is with the Tulare County District Attorney Office located at the Visalia Courthouse.
- Peace officer standards demand U.S. Citizenship or permanent resident alien status with citizenship submission.
- Candidates with foreign education must give a credential evaluation.
- Veterans' preference may register; eligible veterans should send in DD-214.
- For questions, contact Tulare County Human Tools.
About Company
Tulare County is a local state entity serving the Central Valley of California. It gives essential public services such as law enforcement, public health, social solutions, and administration. The District Attorney's Office prosecutes criminal cases and functions to confirm public safety through lawful proceedings.
For candidates, Tulare County provides steady public sector employment with defined cover bands and upsides. Functioning here means contributing to community safety and justice in a region with diverse urban and rural areas.
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