Federal Defender Investigator Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description The County of Siskiyou is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome applicants of any race, religion, or ancestry. For exact salary information please refer to the current salary schedule, website.

Under direction, the County Counsel Investigator will perform investigations, interview witnesses and subjects, and gather evidence on behalf of County Counsel and assist the County Counsel's Office with civil and administrative litigation. Distinguishing Characteristics This is a single-position classification that performs a full range of investigative duties for the County Counsel's Office. The County Counsel Investigator is distinguished from the District Attorney Investigator in that the County Counsel Investigator is not a sworn law enforcement officer.

The County Counsel Investigator is distinguished from the District Attorney Investigator and Public Defender Investigator class in that the County Counsel Investigator performs civil and administrative investigations requiring a broad scope of knowledge regarding civil and administrative law, procedure, and investigative techniques and analysis of evidence. Reports to: County Counsel, Assistant. County Counsel, and Chief Deputy County Counsel Classifications Supervised: This is not a supervisory class.

Examples of Duties Essential Functions: Conducts complex, confidential, comprehensive, and sensitive civil and administrative investigations at the request of the County Counsel's Office. Examples of investigations include investigations of Personnel, Workers Compensation, and investigations related to claims against the county and current/potential litigation. Works closely with County Counsel and staff in identifying, investigating, and preparing cases and related activities.

Plans, organizes, conducts, and coordinates investigations to gather facts, evidence, and information supporting an investigation including on-scene investigations. Serves as a liaison with courts, state, federal, and local agencies to further ongoing investigations. Interviews witnesses and subjects using industry standard interview and interrogation techniques.

Analyzes written, visual, and/or audio evidence to effectively investigate allegations of misconduct and violations of the law or facilitate litigation goals. Prepares detailed investigative reports documenting findings, conclusions, and recommendations. Testifies in administrative hearings, court trials, and other proceedings as a witness regarding investigative findings and conclusions.

Identifies, Collects, Organizes, Prepares, Processes, and Completes Discovery including reports, multimedia files, and supporting documentation to respond to incoming discovery requests. Conducts internal audits to ensure compliance with policies impacting agencies and other departments. Performs related duties as assigned or as necessitated by emergencies and/or other critical operational needs.

Knowledge of: Investigation, interrogation, and interview techniques and procedures. Applicable federal, state, and county laws, codes, ordinances, regulations, and standards affecting assigned operations, including civil, criminal, and administrative laws and regulations governing adverse actions. Principles, practices, techniques, and equipment used in conducting investigations and maintaining evidence.

Principles and practices of government records and file management. Safety practices and precautions pertaining to investigative work. Investigative report preparation methods and evidence preservation.

Common office applications for data and word processing. English usage, grammar, spelling, vocabulary, and punctuation. Desired Skills: Gather and analyze investigative data.

Interpret, analyze, and apply pertinent federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Analyze complex investigative problems, develop alternatives, and adopt effective courses of action. Keep abreast of trends and technologies to assist investigative efforts.

Ability to identify relevant witnesses and subjects to conduct effective interviews of those witnesses and subjects Maintain accurate records and prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive investigative reports. Ability to communicate effectively via written and verbal communication in English. Operate modern office equipment, including computer equipment and specialized software applications and programs, to obtain facts, maintain evidence, and draft documents.

Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within county policy and legal guidelines in politically sensitive situations and when interacting with people from other cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Effectively represent the County Counsel's Office when interacting with the public, other county staff, and other government agencies.

Typical Qualifications Training and Experience: Any combination of training or experience that would provide the knowledge and skills to perform the listed duties is qualifying. A typical way, but not required, to obtain the required knowledge and skills would be: Three (3) years of experience in law enforcement or three (3) years experience as a licensed private investigator, corporate investigator, or district-level (multi-store) retail loss prevention manager. Special Requirements: Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work.

Possession of, and ability to maintain, a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record. Must pass a pre-employment background check. Supplemental Information Typical Physical Requirements: Ability to work in a standard office environment and operate standard office equipment, including a computer, telephone, calculator, copier, printer, fax machine, and investigative equipment.

Ability to operate a motor vehicle and travel to various County facilities, meeting locations, and field sites as required. Vision, hearing, and speech sufficient to read printed materials and computer screens and to communicate effectively in person, before groups, and over the telephone. Mobility, physical strength, stamina, manual dexterity, and hand-eye coordination sufficient to perform office, investigative, and emergency response duties.

Ability to sit for extended periods and frequently stand, walk, climb, stoop, crouch, and kneel. Ability to lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Typical Working Conditions: Employees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may occasionally work outdoors with exposure to loud noise levels, cold and hot temperatures, inclement weather conditions, vibration, confining workspace, chemicals, mechanical and/or electrical hazards, and hazardous physical substances and fumes. Employees may interact with members of the public or county staff under emotionally stressful conditions while interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

The duties of this class are performed in an environment with exposure to criminal offenders, mentally ill individuals, and persons potentially infected with communicable diseases.