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Extra-Help Investigative Assistant

Merced County | CA

Posted Date 6/13/2025
Description This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for Extra-Help vacancies. Extra-Help are not entitled to county benefits and are limited to a maximum of 25 hours per week. Extra-Help pay is $25.53 per hour.

Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Assist in research of evidence, recording crime scenes and providing investigative support.
  • Perform field work locating and interviewing informants, suspected violators, witnesses, abducted children, and/or missing parents.
  • Serve court documents; assists in case development; provides information to persons seeking assistance for abducted children.
  • Gather, assembles, preserves, and reports facts, statements, or affidavits and other evidence for use in legal action.
  • Interpret and explain the provisions of laws, rules or regulations related to investigations.
  • Gather, examine and evaluate a variety of records and documents to secure information concerning suspected violations.
  • Testify in court; prepares file records and reports; Perform case report tracking.
Experience:
One (1) year of experience performing criminal or civil investigative functions (i.e.; interviewing persons, taking statements, locating persons or assets).
OR
Two (2) years of experience working in a public assistance agency or organization.


Education:
Completion of 30 college units with a major in administration of justice, social work, law enforcement or a closely related field.
OR
Successful completion of California P.O.S.T. training (Level 2 Reserves, minimum) and fifteen (15) college units with a major in administration of justice or law enforcement.

License:
Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain, for some positions in this classification.
  • Investigations, interviews, and researches.
  • Operate a personal computer and other office equipment.
  • Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
  • Analyze data, interpret directions, procedures and regulations, and develop appropriate responses.
  • Perform job duties under stressful conditions and respond appropriately to situations.
  • Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
  • Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception.
  • Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects.
  • Kneel, bend, twist, squat, balance and crawl, occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
  • Frequent use of hand-eye coordination and repetitive hand and arm motion.
  • Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
  • Sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time.
  • Frequent public contact, concentration in noisy conditions, exposure to emergency situations.
  • Occasional exposure to hazardous materials, cold and heat.
  • Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of:
  • Criminal Judicial system.
  • Laws governing domestic violence and custody of minors.

  • Basic investigative techniques and procedures.

  • Correct English and clear and comprehensive writing style for legal and technical topics.

  • Current office procedures, practices, and equipment; spreadsheet, word processing and online mail and scheduling functions.

  • Report writing and record keeping.

  • Laws, rules, and regulations governing eligibility for multiple public assistance programs depending on area of assignment.
Ability to:
  • Operate a computer terminal.

  • Learn and apply rules and regulations related to assigned work.

  • Learn California laws related to welfare fraud, fraud investigations, and eligibility requirements depending on area of assignment.

  • Recognize fraudulent documentation.

  • Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

  • Conduct research and prepare presentations.

  • Write clear and accurate correspondence and reports.

  • Deal effectively with citizens and public officials under conditions requiring tact and good judgment.

  • Gather and document information and evidence by observation, record examination, and interview.

  • Operate a vehicle.
Salary27.35 - 33.27 Hour
Field
Police

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