Investigative Assistant - Extra-Help Investigative Assistant

Full Job Description

This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both Full time and Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $27.35 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assist in research of evidence, recording crime scenes and providing investigative support.
  
• Perform field work locating and interviewing informants, suspected violators, witnesses, abducted children, and/or missing parents.
  
• Serve court documents; assists in case development; provides information to persons seeking assistance for abducted children.
  
• Gather, assembles, preserves, and reports facts, statements, or affidavits and other evidence for use in legal action.
  
• Interpret and explain the provisions of laws, rules or regulations related to investigations.
  
• Gather, examine and evaluate a variety of records and documents to secure information concerning suspected violations.
  
• Testify in court; prepares file records and reports; Perform case report tracking.

Requirements

Experience:
One (1) year of experience performing criminal or civil investigative functions (i.e.; interviewing persons, taking statements, locating persons or assets)

OR

Two (2) years of experience working in a public assistance agency or organization.


Education:
Completion of 30 college units with a major in administration of justice, social work, law enforcement or a closely related field.

OR

Successful completion of California P.O.S.T. training (Level 2 Reserves, minimum) and fifteen (15) college units with a major in administration of justice or law enforcement.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain, for some positions in this classification.

Qualifications

• Investigations, interviews, and researches.
  
• Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  
• Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  
• Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  
• Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
  
• Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  
• Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  
• Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  
• Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl, occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  
• Frequent use of hand-eye coordination and repetitive hand and arm motion.
  
• Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  
• Sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
  
• Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations.
  
• Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat.
  
  
• Regular attendance is an essential function.
  

Knowledge of:

• Criminal Judicial system.
  
• Laws governing domestic violence and custody of minors.
  
  
• Basic investigative techniques and procedures.
  
  
• Correct English and clear and comprehensive writing style for legal and technical topics.
  
  
• Current office procedures, practices, and equipment; spreadsheet, word processing and online mail and scheduling functions.
  
  
• Report writing and record keeping.
  
  
• Laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility for multiple public assistance programs depending on area of assignment.

Ability to:

• Operate a computer terminal.
  
  
• Learn and apply rules and regulations related to assigned work.
  
  
• Learn California laws related to welfare fraud, fraud investigations, and eligibility requirements depending on area of assignment.
  
  
• Recognize fraudulent documentation.
  
  
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
  
  
• Conduct research and prepare presentations.
  
  
• Write clear and accurate correspondence and reports.
  
  
• Deal effectively with citizens and public officials under conditions requiring tact and good judgment.
  
  
• Gather and document information and evidence by observation, record examination, and interview.
  
  
• Operate a vehicle.