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The Napa Valley Napa County is home to 140,000 residents who share a strong sense of community and a legacy of preserving and protecting our rich agricultural heritage. Located in the heart of California's preeminent wine region, the Napa Valley is also part of the dynamic San Francisco Bay Metropolitan Area. With its sunny Mediterranean climate and proximity to the mountains and ocean, the Valley offers residents easy access to virtually unlimited shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities.

The Napa Valley's strategic location, natural and cultural resources, history of responsible land use planning and attractive quality of life provide the ideal mix of small town living and big city amenities. Napa County as an Employer As an organization, Napa County is dedicated to improving the lives of our citizens and reflecting the best of the community's values: Respect, Accountability, Dedication, Integrity and Innovation. Learn more HERE.

The Position The Supervising District Attorney Investigator plans, organizes, directs and supervises the activities of a unit engaged in conducting investigations on criminal and/or civil law matters; to conduct the more complex or sensitive investigations; and to act for the Chief District Attorney's Investigator in that person's absence. The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

Plan, organize, direct and supervise the activities of a unit engaged in conducting investigations on criminal and/or civil law matters; conduct the more complex or sensitive investigations either independently or as a member of a team; interview and take statements from witnesses and other individuals involved in assigned cases; may conduct administrative investigations of other staff; recommend and assist in the implementation of unit goals and objectives; implement policies and procedures; perform a variety of personnel actions including assisting with employee selections and promotions; conducting performance evaluations; and recommending disciplinary actions and dismissals; supervise investigative assignments; oversee work quality and effectiveness; review and evaluate case files and investigation reports for trial readiness; provide technical assistance to investigators conducting difficult investigations; supervise major crime investigations; consult with District Attorney and other attorneys concerning evidentiary matters and evaluation of witness testimony; confer with trial attorneys on strategy and presentation of evidence; review investigation reports for content and form; meet with staff regularly to discuss problems and to coordinate unit activities; serve as resource to staff and assist staff in making decisions; make recommendations on cases, program objectives and departmental operations and procedures; participate in establishing and developing departmental rules, policies and procedures; explain, interpret and implement departmental policies and procedures; conduct on-the-job training for less experienced investigators on laws, regulations and techniques regarding the collection of evidence, court presentations and the conduct of investigators; coordinate with the Chief District Attorney's Investigator on staffing needs, work flow and assignment distributions; maintain statistical records of amount and type of casework to input into workflow control and caseload management reports; provide assistance to other law enforcement agencies; may participate in meetings with community groups and other organizations relative to law enforcement functions and activities; answer questions and provide information to the public; investigate complaints and recommend corrective action as necessary to gain resolution; prepare reports on investigations and other correspondence as required; prepare statistical data requested by management staff; serve as the Chief District Attorney's Investigator in that person's absence; perform related duties as assigned. This recruitment is being conducted to fill one full-time vacancy. The list established by this recruitment may also be used to fill current and future full-time, part-time, limited term, and extra help vacancies for up to one year.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be: Experience: Ten years of current experience as a peace officer pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1, which includes criminal investigative experience. Supervisory experience is highly desired

Education: Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in police science, criminology, public or business administration or closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.) License or Certificate:* Possession of a valid California Driver's License. Possession of the California Peace Officers Standards and Training Intermediate Certificate or higher

*Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e. active and in good standing) at all times during employment with Napa County. For continued employment with Napa County, you must maintain such license, certification, or registration to meet the minimum qualifications of this position

Special Qualifications: Must be United States Citizen. Other Skills: Bilingual skills desirable. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PROCESS: EXTENDED Online Application Deadline Monday August 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm PST Application Screening & Supplemental Question Scoring Tentatively scheduled for the week August 24, 2026 Supplemental questions will be scored by subject matter experts.

The most qualified applicants from the scoring of the supplemental questions will be invited for an Oral Exam Panel Interview. Oral Exam Panel Interview Tentatively scheduled for the week of September 14, 2026 The most qualified candidates from the interview process will be placed on the eligibility list and may be considered for current and future vacancies for this position for up to one year. Example of Duties View the full job description including the example of duties for Supervising District Attorney Investigator Benefits Click here to learn more about the benefits package for this position.

Disaster Service Worker Napa County employees automatically become Disaster Service Workers. This means that when Napa County experiences emergencies (earthquake, wildfire, power outage, etc.) you may be asked to pivot from your regular duties to provide critical services to those affected by the emergency (CA Govt Code 3102). ADA Accommodation: Applicants requiring accommodation during the application and/or selection process pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Act should contact County of Napa Human Resources at (707) 253-4303

Napa County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.