County of Riverside in
Investigative Tech I/II - Countywide
County of Riverside in, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Overview
The Riverside County Office of the District Attorney is accepting applications for Investigator Technician I/II for offices throughout Riverside County. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. Selected candidates will be subject to an extensive background check through the District Attorney. Investigative Technician I
Is the entry level in the Investigative Technician series. Under immediate supervision, positions assigned to the I level serve in a training capacity and are assigned to the District Attorney's Bureau of Investigations. However, as experience is gained, incumbents are expected to progress to the Investigative Technician II level with satisfactory performance upon meeting the typical qualifications for the class. Investigative Technician II
Is the journey level in the Investigative Technician series. Positions assigned to the II level perform the full range of investigator dispatching or non-sworn investigative support duties under general supervision. Assignments require knowledge of specific areas of law enforcement functions within the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, including, but not limited to, welfare fraud, economic crime, hazardous materials and environmental crimes, bad check crimes, insurance fraud, child abduction, homicide, spousal abuse, sexual abuse, elderly abuse, and criminal and civil process serving. Positions at this level are distinguished from the District Attorney Investigator and Welfare Fraud Investigator classifications by the performance of investigative duties, which do not require a sworn investigator. Responsibilities
Provide support to Investigators that conduct investigations of economic, hazardous materials and environmental crimes, bad check crimes, insurance fraud, homicide, and child abduction crimes, spousal, sexual and elderly abuse; interview complainants, witnesses and defendants to collect and document information and record official statements in support of the investigation bureau; perform investigative dispatching and prepare routine investigative reports. Review case files and extract case file information useful to the investigation. Perform field service of civil and criminal legal processes such as subpoenas, summons, and complaints; identify person served and time/location of service; assist in serving search warrants. Conduct civil annual LPS/conservatorship reviews and juvenile placement interviews. Collect, organize and analyze official and unofficial documents related to assigned cases (e.g., bank records, medical and dental records, title documents, court documents, articles of incorporation, law enforcement records, and computer printouts). Identify and locate witnesses, victims, suspects and persons using directories, utility records, inquiries of public/private agencies, employers, families, neighbors, or other individuals. File cases in court; track and monitor court proceedings; examine legal papers to verify authority, procedures and time limitations. Explain District Attorney, Public Defender, Department of Child Services, or Department of Public Social Services Investigation policies and procedures. Prepare and maintain statistical and operational logs, records and reports; maintain computerized databases related to assigned investigative activities. Prepare photo identification line-ups; transport, or assist in transporting witnesses, suspects and victims. Send and receive teletype printouts; operate radio, mobile telephone and paging equipment; maintain continuous contact with investigative personnel in the field to monitor location and exchange information. Act as central receptionist for the District Attorney's Bureau of Investigations; receive, record and refer messages. Monitor security alarms located in assigned County facilities; issue and maintain law enforcement equipment used by investigative personnel. Photograph physical evidence and prepare crime scene diagrams for use by attorneys in court presentations; may testify in court as to investigative findings. Travel out of state or out of the country; may participate in surveillance and undercover investigations; may load, transport and store evidence. Conduct interviews for welfare fraud prevention and explain program fraud prevention requirements; review case files. Conduct preliminary field investigations with regard to early welfare fraud detection; collect and document information and statements; prepare written reports. Investigative Technician I – Salary
Salary ranges: $4,286.45 – $6,382.32 Monthly. Experience and Education Options
OPTION I
– Experience: One year of experience as an Investigative Technician Trainee. OPTION II
– Experience: Two years of sworn or non-sworn experience conducting field investigations or field investigative support functions within a public/private agency. Duties include locating/interviewing witnesses, suspects, clients and other parties; researching and obtaining photographs; researching, locating, obtaining, and verifying information and evidence for presentation in court; analyzing, evaluating, and assembling evidence for presentation in court; writing criminal and/or civil reports; and other forms of evidence and/or information. OPTION III
– Experience: Two years of full-time experience as an Eligibility Technician II or comparable position in a Department of Public Social Services with the primary duties described, including auditing case files and follow-up field verifications, researching tax/property information for welfare fraud cases, gathering information for civil actions, or in-depth interviewing to determine proper case action. Education Substitution:
Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units from a recognized college with major coursework in administration of justice, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement or closely-related field may substitute for one year of experience for Options II and III. Proof of completed education must be uploaded at the time of application. Investigative Technician II – Salary
– Salary: $4,763.34 – $7,090.67 Monthly. OPTION I
Experience: One year of experience as an Investigative Technician I in Riverside County or a comparable position in related offices. OPTION II
Experience: Three years of sworn or non-sworn experience conducting field investigations or field investigative support functions within a public/private agency. Duties include locating/interviewing witnesses, suspects, clients and other parties; researching and obtaining photographs; researching, locating, obtaining, and verifying information and evidence for presentation in court; analyzing, evaluating, and assembling evidence for presentation in court; writing criminal and/or civil reports. 12 semester or 18 quarter units may substitute for one year of experience for Option II only. OPTION III
Experience: Two years of full-time experience as an Eligibility Technician III or comparable position in a Department of Public Social Services with duties similar to Options II/III above. Knowledge of:
The functions, laws, rules, and procedures of relevant agencies; law enforcement investigative techniques; evidence handling and court procedures. Ability to:
Learn, interpret and apply laws; communicate effectively; conduct routine investigations; maintain relationships; operate vehicles; read and interpret civil and criminal court documents; and prepare clear reports. Other requirements
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Possession of a valid California Driver's License. *
Must be able to pass an extensive background check. *
Depending on the unit assigned, incumbents must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and drive up to 500 miles during a shift. Contact Information
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Andrea Evans at 951-955-3572 or via email at aevans@rivco.org.
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The Riverside County Office of the District Attorney is accepting applications for Investigator Technician I/II for offices throughout Riverside County. This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies. Selected candidates will be subject to an extensive background check through the District Attorney. Investigative Technician I
Is the entry level in the Investigative Technician series. Under immediate supervision, positions assigned to the I level serve in a training capacity and are assigned to the District Attorney's Bureau of Investigations. However, as experience is gained, incumbents are expected to progress to the Investigative Technician II level with satisfactory performance upon meeting the typical qualifications for the class. Investigative Technician II
Is the journey level in the Investigative Technician series. Positions assigned to the II level perform the full range of investigator dispatching or non-sworn investigative support duties under general supervision. Assignments require knowledge of specific areas of law enforcement functions within the Riverside County District Attorney's Office, including, but not limited to, welfare fraud, economic crime, hazardous materials and environmental crimes, bad check crimes, insurance fraud, child abduction, homicide, spousal abuse, sexual abuse, elderly abuse, and criminal and civil process serving. Positions at this level are distinguished from the District Attorney Investigator and Welfare Fraud Investigator classifications by the performance of investigative duties, which do not require a sworn investigator. Responsibilities
Provide support to Investigators that conduct investigations of economic, hazardous materials and environmental crimes, bad check crimes, insurance fraud, homicide, and child abduction crimes, spousal, sexual and elderly abuse; interview complainants, witnesses and defendants to collect and document information and record official statements in support of the investigation bureau; perform investigative dispatching and prepare routine investigative reports. Review case files and extract case file information useful to the investigation. Perform field service of civil and criminal legal processes such as subpoenas, summons, and complaints; identify person served and time/location of service; assist in serving search warrants. Conduct civil annual LPS/conservatorship reviews and juvenile placement interviews. Collect, organize and analyze official and unofficial documents related to assigned cases (e.g., bank records, medical and dental records, title documents, court documents, articles of incorporation, law enforcement records, and computer printouts). Identify and locate witnesses, victims, suspects and persons using directories, utility records, inquiries of public/private agencies, employers, families, neighbors, or other individuals. File cases in court; track and monitor court proceedings; examine legal papers to verify authority, procedures and time limitations. Explain District Attorney, Public Defender, Department of Child Services, or Department of Public Social Services Investigation policies and procedures. Prepare and maintain statistical and operational logs, records and reports; maintain computerized databases related to assigned investigative activities. Prepare photo identification line-ups; transport, or assist in transporting witnesses, suspects and victims. Send and receive teletype printouts; operate radio, mobile telephone and paging equipment; maintain continuous contact with investigative personnel in the field to monitor location and exchange information. Act as central receptionist for the District Attorney's Bureau of Investigations; receive, record and refer messages. Monitor security alarms located in assigned County facilities; issue and maintain law enforcement equipment used by investigative personnel. Photograph physical evidence and prepare crime scene diagrams for use by attorneys in court presentations; may testify in court as to investigative findings. Travel out of state or out of the country; may participate in surveillance and undercover investigations; may load, transport and store evidence. Conduct interviews for welfare fraud prevention and explain program fraud prevention requirements; review case files. Conduct preliminary field investigations with regard to early welfare fraud detection; collect and document information and statements; prepare written reports. Investigative Technician I – Salary
Salary ranges: $4,286.45 – $6,382.32 Monthly. Experience and Education Options
OPTION I
– Experience: One year of experience as an Investigative Technician Trainee. OPTION II
– Experience: Two years of sworn or non-sworn experience conducting field investigations or field investigative support functions within a public/private agency. Duties include locating/interviewing witnesses, suspects, clients and other parties; researching and obtaining photographs; researching, locating, obtaining, and verifying information and evidence for presentation in court; analyzing, evaluating, and assembling evidence for presentation in court; writing criminal and/or civil reports; and other forms of evidence and/or information. OPTION III
– Experience: Two years of full-time experience as an Eligibility Technician II or comparable position in a Department of Public Social Services with the primary duties described, including auditing case files and follow-up field verifications, researching tax/property information for welfare fraud cases, gathering information for civil actions, or in-depth interviewing to determine proper case action. Education Substitution:
Completion of 12 semester or 18 quarter units from a recognized college with major coursework in administration of justice, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement or closely-related field may substitute for one year of experience for Options II and III. Proof of completed education must be uploaded at the time of application. Investigative Technician II – Salary
– Salary: $4,763.34 – $7,090.67 Monthly. OPTION I
Experience: One year of experience as an Investigative Technician I in Riverside County or a comparable position in related offices. OPTION II
Experience: Three years of sworn or non-sworn experience conducting field investigations or field investigative support functions within a public/private agency. Duties include locating/interviewing witnesses, suspects, clients and other parties; researching and obtaining photographs; researching, locating, obtaining, and verifying information and evidence for presentation in court; analyzing, evaluating, and assembling evidence for presentation in court; writing criminal and/or civil reports. 12 semester or 18 quarter units may substitute for one year of experience for Option II only. OPTION III
Experience: Two years of full-time experience as an Eligibility Technician III or comparable position in a Department of Public Social Services with duties similar to Options II/III above. Knowledge of:
The functions, laws, rules, and procedures of relevant agencies; law enforcement investigative techniques; evidence handling and court procedures. Ability to:
Learn, interpret and apply laws; communicate effectively; conduct routine investigations; maintain relationships; operate vehicles; read and interpret civil and criminal court documents; and prepare clear reports. Other requirements
*
Possession of a valid California Driver's License. *
Must be able to pass an extensive background check. *
Depending on the unit assigned, incumbents must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs., and drive up to 500 miles during a shift. Contact Information
For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Andrea Evans at 951-955-3572 or via email at aevans@rivco.org.
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