Investigative Aide

JOB SUMMARY

The District Attorney's Office is seeking an Investigative Aide to join their team! Under general supervision an Investigative Aide performs technical, non-sworn, investigation support activities for criminal investigators and attorneys in the District Attorney’s Office; assists in trial preparation activities and performs field work.

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Knowledge of: Basic investigative procedures and techniques; basic research techniques; public contact and public relations techniques; data gathering, compilation and display techniques; basic knowledge of civil and criminal justice system; basic knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules relating to investigations and evidence; basic knowledge of procedures of Court and rules of evidence in court trials; basic photography;

basic knowledge of functions and authority of the District Attorney’s Office.

Ability to: Research, compile, report and/or display information in support of a criminal or civil case; serve subpoenas; deliver documents in a timely efficient manner; learn and apply investigative principles and techniques; learn and apply basic legal principles and procedures; organize information, reports, and documents; document findings and observations; search for and obtain copies of public records; learn and apply basic knowledge of California court and corrections systems;

testify in court; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.; establish and maintain effective working relationships with people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds; act in an manner that promotes good public relations, customer service, and brings credit to the office; establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; explain procedural information; maintain confidentiality of sensitive information;

operate a variety of office and technical equipment; work outside of normal business hours for some assignments.

Education and Experience: Any combination of education, training, and/or experience which would provide the equivalent knowledge and abilities as indicated above. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Completion of academic coursework in investigation techniques, report writing, and legal aspects of evidence, and two years of sworn or non-sworn investigative…