This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and any future vacancies within the District Attorney. The anticipated life of the employment list is six months. If interested in employment for this position for current or future vacancies, please submit an online application for consideration.

Current vacancy is with the District Attorney’s Office located in Visalia.

Conduct investigations of suspected fraudulent receipt of public assistance; maintain and adhere to strict confidentiality policies; locate and interview suspected persons, absent parents, and witnesses and analyze and evaluate their testimony; conduct surveillance; examine a variety of public and private records to secure information concerning suspected violations; contact and interview individuals, employers and representatives of business and governmental organizations; gather, assemble, preserve and report facts, statements, or affidavits and other evidence for use in legal action; conduct consent searches of homes; prepare, obtain and execute search warrants; assist with departmental and interdepartmental training; interpret and explain the provisions of laws, rules or regulations and findings for the purpose of filing criminal complaints with the District Attorney’s office; submit findings of investigation to District Attorney's Office for the purpose of filing criminal complaints; serve as liaison between the District Attorney's Office and the Department of Public Social Services when presenting criminal cases in court; prepare case narratives, analysis of investigative findings, and correspondence; apply proper technique of arrest, search and seizure, apprehension of suspects, and confiscation and proper storage of evidence; responsible for transporting and booking arrestees in county jail; responsible for transporting arrestees to court.

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade preferably supplemented by college coursework in criminology or criminal justice.

Experience: One (1) year of work experience performing investigations in a public law enforcement agency.

Knowledge of: Investigative techniques and procedures; principles of identification, preservation and presentation of evidence; sources of information used in locating persons; legal rights of citizens; laws of arrest, rules of evidence and of court procedure; interviewing techniques, including effective methods of obtaining information from hostile or reluctant individuals; basic math sufficient to calculate amount of fraud.

Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; learn, interpret, and apply provisions of the Welfare laws, rules, and investigations applicable to investigations of welfare fraud; conduct investigations relating to suspected fraudulent receipt of public assistance; obtain information and evidence by observation, record examinations, and interviews; gather, assemble and analyze facts and evidence drawing appropriate conclusions and making recommendations for the dispositions of cases; secure and present evidence in oral or written form; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; analyze situations accurately in order to respond to emergencies and adopt an appropriate course of action; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, records and reports.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE
Certificate: Possession of a valid Basic Certificate issued by the State of California, Department of Justice, the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training and a valid, active certificate of completion of the basic POST Police Academy.
Other: Under California Penal Code Section 830.1, the District Attorney Investigator classification is defined as a Peace Officer. Therefore, candidates must meet all pre-employment as well as ongoing peace officer status requirements pursuant to federal, state and local legislation.
License: Possession of a valid Class "C" driver's license, or equivalent.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Skill/Ability to:
Public assistance laws, rules, and regulations applicable to fraud investigation.

Conditions of Employment
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act
This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan servicer or visit: http://studentaid.ed.gov/repay-loans/forgiveness-cancellation.

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The information listed is a general summary of benefits. These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.

Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied toward health, dental, vision, and life insurance premiums. This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis.

Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage. Dependent coverage is available. Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).

Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security. In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits. Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee. The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.

Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.

Vacation Accrual:
2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)
3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)
4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)
5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)
Limit of 300 hours.

Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 48 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave. Sick leave buy back program after 3 years of service.


Term Life Insurance: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.

Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance. The premium is paid by the employee.

Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.

To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.ca.gov/hrd/index.cfm/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/

The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.