District Attorney's Investigator

Examination Schedule:

• Performance Exam: will be notified at least five days prior to the examination

Examination:

Performance Exam (Weighted 100%): The performance exam will assess the applicants ability to communicate effectively in writing. The exam will be administered on a computer using Word.

If the number of candidates applying for this recruitment does not merit a Performance Exam an appraisal of application materials will be weighted 100%.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

This position works within the Kern County District Attorneys Office. For more information about the department please view their website here.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

• Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate

• Three (3) years of law enforcement experience in a City County State or Federal law enforcement agency. Qualifying federal law enforcement experience must include a federal law enforcement academy of 10 weeks or longer. Applicants must meet all requirements for peace officer status that are mandated by the California Government Code and Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Regulations for the class of Investigator.

• Possession of a valid unrestricted California Drivers license.

Applicants must submit all applicable diploma(s) transcripts license(s) and/or certificate(s) with their application by the final filing deadline. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application you may e-mail a copy to

Full Job Description: District Attorneys Investigator

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Admittance to the examination will require a valid government issued photograph identification. Applicants who are unable to present proper identification must make arrangements with the Human Resources Division prior to the test date.

A background check may be conducted for this classification.

Following an offer of employment you may be required to submit to post offer medical and drug screening tests at County expense.

This examination will establish an eligible list from which an immediate appointment will be made at the District Attorneys Office. Other permanent and temporary appointments will be made as needed. Successful candidates will remain on the eligible list for a period of twelve-months unless specified otherwise by the Civil Service Commission.

Candidates are encouraged to indicate acceptable geographical locations in which they would accept employment on their application form. Candidates MUST be willing to travel to these locations (areas/district offices).

For more information regarding Kern Countys recruitment process please see our FAQ page.

Kern County is an ADA compliant and an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals from diverse backgrounds to apply.