Monterey County CHIEF DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATOR

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1 Monterey County 14K60 CHIEF DISTRICT ATTORNEY INVESTIGATOR DEFINITION Under the direction of the District Attorney, the Chief Investigator administers the District Attorney s Bureau of Investigation; performs highly responsible and complex administrative duties within an assigned area of specialization in support of the District Attorney; oversees, evaluates, and documents all programs and functions performed by the District Attorney s Bureau of Investigation staff; represents the District Attorney at the state, regional, and local level in regard to coordination with State and Federal law enforcement agencies; and performs or directs the more sensitive internal, political corruption, or other high profile investigations. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is an administrator management level position with Department-wide responsibility for providing investigative services in the District Attorney s office. The Chief District Attorney Investigator is appointed by, reports to, and serves at the pleasure of the District Attorney. This position supervises and coordinates the work of investigators, including the Supervising Investigators, and with attorneys and other law enforcement agencies. Incumbent is responsible for managing administrative functions associated with the Department, including assisting the D.A. s Financial Officer with Bureau of Investigation budget preparation; exercising budgetary control of investigative expenses; updating department policy relative to investigators; overseeing training and projecting equipment needs and resources. The Chief District Attorney Investigator class is distinguished from the lower level class of Supervising District Attorney Investigator in that the Chief Investigator has authority, and oversight responsibility over the entire Bureau of Investigation; manages, controls, and directs the entire Bureau of Investigation directly and indirectly through subordinate staff; has overall responsibility for budgetary control of the Bureau, including investigative resources such as travel, training, materials and consultants; compiles, reviews and interprets data to evaluate performance of the Bureau, its investigative units, and to evaluate performance of Supervising Investigators. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES 1. Responsible for the overall administration, coordination and integrity of the Bureau of Investigation. 2. Ensures the Bureau of Investigation maintains compliance with California Peace Officer Standards and Training Commission (POST) regulations; prepares safety and training plans (personally and through subordinates) and oversees all investigator training and office safety issues. 3. Directs and evaluates the work of Bureau of Investigation staff directly or indirectly; determines allocation of resources. 1

2 4. Maintains effective liaison with other law enforcement agencies, represents the District Attorney as second in command for law enforcement related criminal justice and community meetings. 5. Conducts or directly supervises and reviews sensitive, high profile, and public corruption investigations, including out of state matters and investigations requested by the Grand Jury. 6. Oversees establishment and maintenance of effective management information systems to ensure internal controls and compliance with criminal investigations and grants. 7. Confers with management staff regarding budget items; plans and monitors investigative unit expenses; assists District Attorney in locating and securing grants and alternate funding. 8. Confers with District Attorney, Chief Assistant District Attorney, and Assistant District Attorneys regarding allocation of Bureau of Investigation resources for special cases. 9. Responsible for the maintenance of detailed records of equipment, and all investigative activities, personally and through subordinates. 10. Oversees department evidence systems to insure integrity of those systems. 11. Assists the District Attorney in establishing, monitoring, and updating department policy as those policies relate to the Bureau of Investigation staff and/or District Attorney employees. 12. Manages Department security and assures safety measures are in force in all Monterey County District Attorney offices and annex buildings. 13. Is on call 24 hours a day for critical incident responses, including responding to and directing District Attorney investigations of Officer Involved Shootings; In Custody Death Investigations; Coordination of Bureau of Investigation resources in response to regional threats and emergencies, including but not limited to: public demonstrations, bomb threats at County facilities, other threats to County property or staff and elected officials, acts of terrorism, natural disaster situations; and inter-agency investigations involving crimes of severe magnitude or of great public concern. QUALIFICATIONS A combination of education, training and/or experience which substantially demonstrates the following knowledge, skills, and abilities: Thorough knowledge of: 1. Directing and supervising the work of law enforcement investigators 2. Principles and practices of supervision, including the principles, case law and methods of progressive discipline, particularly as it relates to sworn officers 2

3 3. California Penal Code, California Government Code relating to Peace Officer Standards and Peace Officer Rights, the Health and Safety Code, the Welfare and Institutions Code, and other State and Federal laws and case law, as applicable to criminal and civil investigations 4. Criminal justice procedures, rules of evidence, laws of arrest, search and seizure 5. The principles, techniques and methods of criminal, civil, and administrative investigation 6. Law enforcement agency policy; hiring practices, case law; training requirements and vicarious liability exposure issues 7. Principles, techniques and methods of conducting investigations of allegations against Peace Officers and/or Government Employees 8. Principles and practices of public sector administration, staff utilization, and resource allocation Working knowledge of: 1. Interstate civil and criminal investigations including extradition proceedings 2. Investigative equipment capabilities and techniques, including evidence tracking methods, link analysis, visual charting, financial reconstruction, forensic computer investigation, and criminal identification techniques 3. Departmental and county specific administration practices, policy, budget finance 4. Law Enforcement grants and supplemental funding sources 5. Investigative resources available in public and private criminal laboratories or within other law enforcement agencies 6. Case law and statutes relating to arrest, search and seizure, admissibility of evidence, and courtroom procedures Skill and ability to: 1. Effectively plan, organize, coordinate, direct and supervise an investigative bureau 2. Effectively manage a Bureau of Investigation budget, assist the Department in making grant applications and/or seek other funding sources 3. Develop methods of documentation, and analyze facts and data to draw sound conclusions 4. Exercise sound judgment in the analysis of investigative problems 5. Interpret statistics, criminal and civil laws, especially regarding issues of search and seizure, arrest, evidence and failure to provide 3

4 6. Obtain accurate information through interviews, interrogations and observations 7. Write clear concise documents, using correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling 8. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, including effective communication to the public in public speaking forums and settings 9. Be decisive and expedient in implementing courses of action 10. Exercise sound judgment, diplomacy and discretion under difficult circumstances, as well as demonstrating leadership in emergencies and taking appropriate action 11. Conduct complex and highly sensitive investigations, including internal investigations 12. Review and evaluate complex investigative reports, statements, and complaints to determine the appropriate action 13. Establish and maintain effective relationships with attorneys, law enforcement agency personnel, county staff and the public 14. Evaluate current operations, and develop and implement improvements and new programs 15. Project Bureau needs and anticipate changes and appropriately plan for future 16. Prepare, monitor, enforce and update procedures and policies REQUIRED CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT As a condition of employment, the incumbent will be required to: 1. Meet the minimum Peace Officer Standards for Peace Officers (this is a Penal Code Section Peace Officer position), specifically, the minimum standards found in POST Regulation 1002, and California Government Code Sections 1029 and Pursuant to P.O.S.T. Regulation 1005 (c), the Chief District Attorney Investigator must possess a Management P.O.S.T. certificate at the time of appointment, or have the ability to complete the P.O.S.T. Management course within one year of appointment and apply successfully for the certificate as soon as eligible to do so 3. Possess and maintain a valid California Class C driver s license EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of experiences, education or training, typically: 4

5 Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, Criminology or Public Administration, and five years experience in criminal investigations and supervision of an investigative unit. PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS The physical and sensory abilities required for this classification include: 1. Ability and mobility to walk on uneven surfaces, bend, stretch, twist, reach, stoop, balance, squat, climb, crawl, kneel, and assume a crouched body position in order to conduct investigations 2. Manual dexterity, visual acuity, and physical strength to demonstrate proficiency with duty weapon 3. Ability to distinguish colors 4. Ability to detect odors and aromas 5. See well enough to function in a typical office environment 6. Hear and speak sufficient to function in a typical office environment 7. Physical dexterity to function in a typical office environment 8. Drive a personal vehicle to transport oneself during work hours CLASS HISTORY CLASS DATA Class Code: 14K60 Job Group: 11 Established: March 2004 EEO Category: P Revised Date (New) Work Comp. Code: 7720 Former Title: (New) Bargaining/Employee Unit: Y FLSA: E MOCO OT: N Prepared by: Ken C. Carlin, Associate Personnel Analyst, Office of the District Attorney Approved by: /s/ Dianne Dinsmore County Administrative Office 3/10/2004 Date 5