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Tehama County, California

Chief Investigator

Tehama County, California, Red Bluff, California, United States, 96080

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Overview The Tehama County District Attorney's Office prides itself on ethics, integrity and efficiency. We are a small office with a big responsibility that we take seriously, and we expect our entire team to be committed to seeking justice.

About the Position:

Under the direction of the District Attorney, administers, coordinates, directs, supervises and evaluates the personnel and operations of the Investigations Division within the District Attorney’s Office. Supervises and performs police and investigative duties to ensure the strict enforcement of applicable laws and regulations. Prepares and maintains required records and reports.

Plans, organizes and administers the activities and operations associated with the Investigations Division of the District Attorney’s Office.

Schedules, supervises, directs and evaluates activities of investigators and support staff within the Investigations Division. Supervises subordinate investigators and personnel through the chain of command; monitors and evaluates performance of division personnel to ensure proper and effective attainment of both division and department goals.

Assists the District Attorney in the development, implementation and evaluation of division policies and procedures; makes recommendations for enhancement or modification as appropriate.

Qualifications

Equivalent to the completion of twelfth (12th) grade. Possession of a Bachelor’s Degree preferred, minimum of 60 college units or a combination of college units and law enforcement experience required. College units must be from an accredited college or university.

Must have a minimum of ten (10) years of experience as a sworn peace officer with a combination of three (3) years of experience in the area of criminal investigations, and two (2) years supervisory experience at a sergeant level or above.

Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

License & Special Requirements:

Must possess a current, valid California driver’s license.

Must possess a Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (POST) Advanced Law Enforcement Certificate. Must possess a Peace Officers’ Standards and Training (POST) Supervisory Certificate.

The department is currently recruiting for one (1) anticipated vacancy in November.

In addition, Tehama County is establishing an eligibility list to fill future vacancies for a Chief Investigator, as well as subsequent vacancies which occur during the life of the eligibility list.

New employees should anticipate being hired at the beginning step of the salary range. Candidates who exceed entry level qualifications may be considered, with approval from the Board of Supervisors, for placement at other than A step.

Please upload ALL required documents when applying such as, copies of all required degrees and/or certifications as outlined in the job description. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

For questions about this recruitment please contact:

Theresia Sweeney, 530-527-3053 |

tsweeney@tehama.gov

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of background, fingerprinting, drug test and physical examination provided by the County.

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