Appointment Type:
Permanent-Exempt (PEX) Appointment. Pursuant to the City & County of San Francisco Charter, Section 10.104.13. Any person occupying a position under exempt appointment shall not be subject to civil service selection, appointment, and removal procedures. Exempt employees shall serve at the pleasure of the appointing officer.
Background:
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office is one of the most respected and innovative prosecutor’s offices in the United States. Our mission is to promote justice by fostering accountability and repairing harm using data-driven, evidence-based approaches. In addition, what sets our office apart is our dedication to addressing root causes of crime and preventing recidivism; our centering of crime victims and survivors; and our commitment to eliminating racial and class inequities in the criminal legal system—including through reduced reliance on incarceration. Our office engages in public education and crime prevention efforts while maintaining the traditional role of investigating, charging, and prosecuting all criminal violations occurring within the City and County of San Francisco. The unparalleled opportunities for challenging, meaningful, and sophisticated work have consistently drawn top candidates to our office over the years.
As a division of the San Francisco District Attorney’s Office, the Bureau of Investigations consists of Sworn Peace Officers per Section 830.1 of the California Penal Code. Under general supervision, District Attorney Investigators assist prosecutors in preparing and organizing cases for court, including locating missing witnesses and organizing evidence for presentation at trial. Additionally, DA Investigators assist various local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies to ensure thorough investigations are conducted. DA Investigators specialize in investigative areas divided primarily into two units, specifically the Trial Preparation Unit and the White-Collar Crimes Units.
In both units, District Attorney Investigators work with law enforcement officers from various jurisdictions, that have included the Federal Bureau of Investigation, the U.S. Marshals Service, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, the U.S. Secret Service, the California Department of Insurance, the California Department of Justice, the University of California Police, the San Francisco Police Department, and the San Francisco Sheriff’s Office
With the diverse nature of our community, the ability to work with people of many different backgrounds is critical in the work we do. The Office of the District Attorney proactively seeks to recruit, retain and promote DA Investigators that reflect the diversity of the community we serve.
Essential Job Duties include but are not limited to:
As a sworn member of the Trial Preparation Unit or the White Collar Crimes Units, conduct a variety of criminal investigations coming under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney’s Office in order to assist and support prosecutors in the successful outcome of their cases. This would include:
Additional Duties:
District Attorney Investigators may be assigned these additional collateral duties and participate in task forces, including but not limited to:
Requires a combination of education at the collegiate level in criminology, penology, police science or a closely related field and responsible criminal investigative experience totaling six years.
License or certificate:
Desired Qualifications:
Knowledge of existing criminal codes and laws, modern investigative techniques and methods; Presenting and preserving evidence; Techniques of drawing and photography relating to investigative work.
Possess the skill and ability to handle responsible investigative assignments with tact, resourcefulness and good judgment; Prepare and maintain investigative data, records and reports; Communicate verbally and in writing; Operate modern equipment used in criminal investigative work; Work with individual members of the legal staff, representatives of other groups and organizations relating to criminal justice system activities.
Applications will be screened for relevant qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates’ qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the Agency will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement in the process. Additional supplemental materials may be requested during the recruitment process.
Salary Range commensurate with experience: $126,282 - $161,174 annually
This is continuous recruitment will be open until vacancies are filled.
Contact: Shavaun Tolliver, Senior Human Resources Analyst (628) 652-4040
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
The mission of The San Francisco Department of Human Resources is to recruit, engage, and develop the City's workforce to meet the expectations and service needs of San Franciscans. DHR administers the City's civil service system, ensures payment ...
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