District Attorney Investigator I/II - (Continuous)

Posting number: 2026-064

Department: District Attorney

Division: AB 109

Job classification: District Attorney Investigator I

Posting type: Open

Categories: Law Enforcement, Investigative, Attorney, Criminology

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The Kings County District Attorney’s Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

District Attorney Investigator I/II - (Continuous) Level I: $72,571.20 - $88,566.40 Annually Level II: $80,163.20 - $97,843.20 Annually This recruitment is a continuous recruitment, which means we will accept application on a continuous basis. A continuous recruitment may be closed once the position is filled or at any time.

We are seeking dedicated professionals to conduct investigations supporting felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, civil, and conservatorship cases. Working with prosecuting attorneys, you will gather evidence, interview witnesses, prepare cases for trial, and ensure investigative work complies with state laws. This position carries peace officer status under Penal Code 830.1.

This classification offers opportunities for growth as experience is gained, with Investigator I serving as the entry level and Investigator II performing the full scope of complex investigative duties with greater independence and judgment.

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Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, directs, and conducts investigations related to a variety of criminal, civil and juvenile cases, including child abuse, code enforcement, narcotics, sexual assault, environmental crimes, homicides, organized/gang crimes, political corruption, consumer, real estate, workers’ compensation and welfare fraud.
• Locates and interviews defendants, complainants, law enforcement officials, witnesses, and other involved parties; interviews defendants in custody, juvenile hall, and mental facilities.
• Conduct specialized forensic interviews.
• Analyzes and evaluates police, court, and other records; prepares and serves subpoenas; prepares search and arrest warrants.
• Prepares criminal and civil cases and testifies before the Grand Jury and at Court proceedings; works with attorneys to prepare investigative information to support charges and trial strategy; prepares evidence for court proceedings.
• Prepares probable cause affidavits; procures arrest and search warrants; serves warrants and makes arrests as authorized.
• Arranges for transportation, housing, and protection of witnesses who are under grant of immunity, or for paid operators and informants.
• Collects, secures, verifies, and preserves documents, statements, testimony, evidence, photographs, and diagrams; transports evidence to crime labs for examination; photographs crime scenes; prepares court exhibits.
• Responds to crime scenes as directed; processes crime scene and analyzes evidence; identifies and collects evidence; maintains possession and control over evidence and secures the in accordance with state laws.
• Gathers intelligence information concerning criminal activities through undercover operations, court-ordered electronic surveillance, stationary and mobile surveillance, radio, optical, and other technical equipment.
• Makes arrests and conducts raids and highly sensitive investigations; confers with city, county, state and federal law enforcement officers; interrogates suspects, and documents confessions.
• Researches and locates witnesses; maintains a list of expert witnesses and Special Masters; administers the California Witness Protection Program in maintaining the safety and security for protected persons.
• Prepares a variety of investigative reports related to assigned cases; organizes and maintains caseload records.
• Initiates and processes special legal procedures pertaining to court and/or child abduction cases; recovers abducted children throughout the United States.
• Operates and maintains a variety of recording equipment.
• May conduct computer voice stress examinations and computer forensics
• May be assigned to federal, state, or local task force.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

PLEASE NOTE: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Some knowledge and abilities may be performed by positions at the entry (I) level in a learning capacity.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

• Equivalent to an associate degree, from an accredited college or university with major coursework in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field. (Substitution: Additional full-time recent experience as a sworn law enforcement officer may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

• Investigator I: Three (3) years of recent full-time sworn law enforcement experience working for a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, which must have included some experience conducting comprehensive and complex criminal investigations. (Note: Experience limited to jail, probation and/or non-sworn or private industry investigation agencies does not apply.)

• Investigator II: Two (2) years of full-time investigative experience equivalent to a Kings County District Attorney Investigator I position..

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

• Possession of a certificate of completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Possession of a Basic or higher certification issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Must maintain firearms qualification.

District Attorney Investigator I

District Attorney Investigator II

All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST Veteran's Preference Application You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.