District Attorney Investigator I - Organized Retail Theft Time-Limited

The District Attorney's Office seeks a skilled criminal investigations professional to fill a time-limited District Attorney Investigator I position with the Organized Retail Theft Team.

Starting salary up to $61.37/hour ($128,086/year) and a competitive total compensation package!

The District Attorney's Office is dedicated to providing the community with a safe place to live while seeking truth and justice professionally and ethically. As a District Attorney Investigator I (Investigator), you will investigate cases pertaining to organized retail theft and other property crimes. Note: This position is currently funded through December 31, 2026 by a grant from the State of California’s Organized Retail Theft Grant Program, administered by the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), The Investigator will work in a variety of settings including in the office, off-site outreach, surveillance, court testimony, conferences, and training. The Investigator will complete complex investigations and write detailed reports based on reviewing outside agency reports, witness interviews, viewing evidence, and suspect interrogation.

Additionally.

This position will:

Serve civil papers, and make arrests as necessary

Investigate, locate, and ensure victims and witnesses are available for interviews and court dates

Conduct home visits and in-the-field surveillance to obtain information pertinent to the prosecution of cases

Investigate locations and scenes of alleged crimes for evidence and to evaluate physical, material, and environmental factors relevant to cases

Photograph and prepare charts and diagrams of crime scenes and events

Participate in multi-jurisdictional task forces

Engage and present training and outreach with law enforcement, the public, and interested retail businesses in our community.

An Investigator will have the opportunity to work assigned caseloads as well as to generate investigations on their own. The person selected for this position should be able to shift gears quickly depending on the needs of the office. As grant-based work is often associated with this caseload, the Investigator should be able to strategize with grant managers on reporting and documentation requirements as needed. The person in this position will be required to occasionally wear a uniform consisting of safety gear utilized to make arrests or public contacts. The Investigator will be required to carry a firearm at all times while on duty and is expected to work in all weather conditions and may be subject to working extended hours, weekends, and holidays.

Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, and to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 12/11/23