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District Attorney Investigator Ii/Senior

County of San Luis Obispo | San Luis Obispo, CA

Posted Date 4/21/2026
Description

The San Luis Obispo County District Attorney's office is accepting applications for a District Attorney Investigator II/Senior District Attorney Investigator.

District Attorney Investigator II:
This position conducts a wide variety of investigations in criminal and civil cases, the prosecution of which come under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney. Individuals in this position play a critical role in the County's criminal justice system. Day to day activities include:
  • Investigates known and suspected violations of the law.
  • Locates and interviews witnesses and suspected persons and analyzes and evaluates their testimony.
  • Reviews and evaluates a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected crimes.
  • Prepares detailed and comprehensive reports on all phases of investigations.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with other law enforcement and governmental agencies; assists other law enforcement agencies with investigations.
  • Establishes and maintains contact with informational sources.
  • Assists Deputy District Attorneys in preparation of cases by interviewing witnesses, complainants and suspects, and obtaining necessary evidence including laboratory and polygraph tests.
  • Testifies in court.
  • Serves subpoenas and arrest warrants.
  • Prepares and executes search warrants.
  • Prepares appropriate post-judgment actions.
  • Develops and prepares necessary correspondence and reports.
Senior District Attorney Investigator:
In addition to the above:
  • Conducts special investigations for the Grand Jury.
  • Conducts specialized investigations in areas of public integrity and personnel matters.
  • May train or mentor incumbents within the District Attorney Investigator I/II classifications.
  • Performs other related work as required.
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This recruitment may be used to fill future permanent, substitute, limited term, and temporary positions, both full-time and part-time.


The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, honest, and able to handle pressure and high stress situations regularly. Must conduct their work with the utmost integrity. This individual should have strong communication skills both orally and in writing, particularly in writing clear and comprehensive reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

District Attorney Investigator II:
Completion of two years (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of college level coursework at an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field. (Job-related experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education). In addition, two years of experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer.

Senior District Attorney Investigator:
Completion of two years (60 semester units or 90 quarter units) of college level coursework which include at least 60 semester units at an accredited college in Criminal Justice, Administration of Justice, or a closely related field. (Job-related experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education). In addition, three years of experience assigned to a specific investigative or detective unit as a peace officer.
Note: Peace officers in this class are authorized under California Penal Code 830.1(a). Normal investigative activities while assigned to patrol or traffic related functions do not qualify.

District Attorney Investigator II: Possession of a State of California Regular Basic POST certificate. The Regular Basic POST certificate must be valid and current at the time of application. The Regular Basic POST certificate requires graduation from a POST certified academy and completion of one-year probation as a peace officer pursuant to California Penal Code Section 830.1 for any POST participatory law enforcement agency. The minimum POST basic academy is 664 hours.

Senior District Attorney Investigator: Possession of the POST Intermediate Certificate within 12 months from the date of hire.

Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. Apply for this position at governmentjobs.com/careers/slocountyca. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.

An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.

Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.

If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.

For further information regarding the County of San Luis Obispo, visit our website at www.slocounty.ca.gov.

BACKGROUND CHECK:
To accept a position with the District Attorney’s Office, you must successfully complete a Background Investigation. Below is a partial list of offenses or issues that may disqualify you from successful completion. Please review the below list:
  • Any felony conviction
  • Recent misdemeanor conviction, or any two misdemeanor convictions as an adult
  • Poor employment history
  • Any sale, manufacture, or cultivation of illegal drugs
  • Recent use of illegal substances such as opiates, hallucinogens, injectables, cocaine, methamphetamine, or similar substance
  • Poor driving record such as numerous hazardous traffic violations or chargeable accidents
  • Recent conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs, or any two convictions for this offense as an adult
  • Any act of domestic violence, as defined by law
  • Any crime committed against a child
  • Behavior or derogatory remarks constituting discrimination or bias toward others based on their race, religion, gender, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or other protected class
  • Any material misstatement of fact or intentional omission of information during the application or background process
Salary114,316.80 - 167,918.40 Annual
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