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Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
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CLOSE DATE
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, July 8th, 2026 .
Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.
COMPENSATION
Effective July 1, 2026
Annual Pay Range: $103,595.87 - $140,608.08
Hourly Pay Range: $49.805707 - $67.600040
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office is seeking an experienced individual to join our team as a District Attorney Investigator. In this role, you will participate in and assist with conducting and coordinating the investigation, analysis and evaluation of criminal cases to be prosecuted or presented to the grand jury. Additionally, you will be involved in questioning witnesses, analysis and evaluation of police reports and other evidence, assisting Deputy District Attorneys with case preparation, along with performing other duties as necessary, based on the District Attorney's Office business needs. In this specific position, you will provide investigative support for felony, misdemeanor, and domestic violence prosecutions and assist in conducting employment and UVisa background checks. You will also be a member of the Clackamas County Interagency Major Crimes Time and be on-call outside of normal work hours as needed.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of value and service to the community of Clackamas County. To that end, we are searching for an individual that will meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also will maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal life that could reflect on the Department.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a sworn police officer with at least two (2) years of criminal investigation experience at the Detective level or in a Prosecutor's Office
• Certified as a Basic Police Officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) OR meet DPSST criteria to become recertified within four (4) months of hire (the following link provides information on the current eligibility requirements: OR/DPSST/Hiring a Public Safety Professional )
• Basic knowledge of or familiarity with firearms and ballistics, crime lab procedures, and forensic pathology and autopsy procedures

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• More than seven (7) years of experience as a sworn police officer with more than two (2) years of criminal investigation experience at the Detective level or in a Prosecutor's Office
• First Aid Certification
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Must be available for call back or call out to respond to crime scenes that occur outside normal work hours/days
• Must pass post-offer, pre-employment drug test
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment.

Post-employment Requirements:

• Certified as a Basic Police Officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within four (4) months of hire.

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Please review the classification specification, which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: District Attorney Investigator .
WORK SCHEDULE
This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position requires availability call back or call out to respond to crime scenes that occur outside normal work hours/days.
Please Note: This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Duties outside the office setting require walking, standing, squatting, bending, balancing, fine motor control, and may involve exposure to slippery and/or uneven surfaces, adverse weather conditions, and unpleasant elements at crime/death scenes.
BENEFITS INFORMATION
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:

• 11.7 hours of vacation accrual per month
  • Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• Employer paid 4% Deferred Compensation
• Employer Paid 3.5% to Medical Trust
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Longevity Pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see link below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Peace Officers Association.
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ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office is required by state law to represent the state in felony prosecutions, misdemeanor prosecutions, grand jury proceedings, mental commitment hearings, child support actions, family abuse prevention hearings, and juvenile delinquency and dependency hearings.
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Guiding Principles:
To honor diversity and to treat all persons with respect.
To involve victims and community partners in creating an effective and responsive department. To strive to be innovative leaders in the field of criminal justice.
To honor victim's rights and interests throughout all phases of the justice system; to invite victim's participation in determining how to meaningfully address harm.
To foster open communication and team work in a supportive work environment. To demonstrate ethical and honest behavior in all that we do.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help with the Application
If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources by calling 503-655-8459 or emails us at jobs@clackamas.us . Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Requesting Veterans' Preference
Learn more about Oregon's Veterans' Preference VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day .
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNIT Y
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITMENT CONTACT
Lindsay Roberts, Recruiter
Email: LRoberts2@clackamas.us