District Attorney Investigator I/II - (Continuous)

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Kings County Government Center, 1400 W. Lacey Blvd, Hanford, CA
Job Type: Full-time permanent
Job Number: 2026-064
Department: District Attorney
Division: AB 109
Opening Date: 10/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

JOB OPPORTUNITY
The Kings County District Attorney's Office is currently seeking qualified individuals for the position of:

District Attorney Investigator I/II - (Continuous)

Level I: $72,571.20 - $88,566.40 Annually
Level II: $80,163.20 - $97,843.20 Annually

This recruitment is a continuous recruitment, which means we will accept application on a continuous basis. A continuous recruitment may be closed once the position is filled or at any time.
We are seeking dedicated professionals to conduct investigations supporting felony, misdemeanor, juvenile, civil, and conservatorship cases. Working with prosecuting attorneys, you will gather evidence, interview witnesses, prepare cases for trial, and ensure investigative work complies with state laws. This position carries peace officer status under Penal Code 830.1.

This classification offers opportunities for growth as experience is gained, with Investigator I serving as the entry level and Investigator II performing the full scope of complex investigative duties with greater independence and judgment.

If you are committed to thorough investigative work and supporting the mission of the District Attorney's Office, we encourage you to apply today!

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DUTY SAMPLE
Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Plans, directs, and conducts investigations related to a variety of criminal, civil and juvenile cases, including child abuse, code enforcement, narcotics, sexual assault, environmental crimes, homicides, organized/gang crimes, political corruption, consumer, real estate, workers' compensation and welfare fraud.
• Locates and interviews defendants, complainants, law enforcement officials, witnesses, and other involved parties; interviews defendants in custody, juvenile hall, and mental facilities.
• Conduct specialized forensic interviews.
• Analyzes and evaluates police, court, and other records; prepares and serves subpoenas; prepares search and arrest warrants.
• Prepares criminal and civil cases and testifies before the Grand Jury and at Court proceedings; works with attorneys to prepare investigative information to support charges and trial strategy; prepares evidence for court proceedings.
• Prepares probable cause affidavits; procures arrest and search warrants; serves warrants and makes arrests as authorized.
• Arranges for transportation, housing, and protection of witnesses who are under grant of immunity, or for paid operators and informants.
• Collects, secures, verifies, and preserves documents, statements, testimony, evidence, photographs, and diagrams; transports evidence to crime labs for examination; photographs crime scenes; prepares court exhibits.
• Responds to crime scenes as directed; processes crime scene and analyzes evidence; identifies and collects evidence; maintains possession and control over evidence and secures the in accordance with state laws.
• Gathers intelligence information concerning criminal activities through undercover operations, court-ordered electronic surveillance, stationary and mobile surveillance, radio, optical, and other technical equipment.
• Makes arrests and conducts raids and highly sensitive investigations; confers with city, county, state and federal law enforcement officers; interrogates suspects, and documents confessions.
• Researches and locates witnesses; maintains a list of expert witnesses and Special Masters; administers the California Witness Protection Program in maintaining the safety and security for protected persons.
• Prepares a variety of investigative reports related to assigned cases; organizes and maintains caseload records.
• Initiates and processes special legal procedures pertaining to court and/or child abduction cases; recovers abducted children throughout the United States.
• Operates and maintains a variety of recording equipment.
• May conduct computer voice stress examinations and computer forensics
• May be assigned to federal, state, or local task force.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS **Minimum requirements must be met by the closing date**
PLEASE NOTE: Work experience for the last 15 years must be included in the work history portion of your application. It is also important that your application show all the relevant education and experience that you possess, even if it extends beyond the required past 15 years. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application and supplemental questions. Failure to submit a completed application may eliminate you from the recruitment.

Some knowledge and abilities may be performed by positions at the entry (I) level in a learning capacity.

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education:

• Equivalent to an associate degree, from an accredited college or university with major coursework in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field. (Substitution: Additional full-time recent experience as a sworn law enforcement officer may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Experience:

• Investigator I: Three (3) years of recent full-time sworn law enforcement experience working for a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, which must have included some experience conducting comprehensive and complex criminal investigations. (Note: Experience limited to jail, probation and/or non-sworn or private industry investigation agencies does not apply.)

• Investigator II: Two (2) years of full-time investigative experience equivalent to a Kings County District Attorney Investigator I position..

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licenses:

• Possession of a valid California driver's license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles at the time of appointment.

Certifications:

• Possession of a certificate of completion of Penal Code § 832 Course in Arrest, Search and Seizure issued by California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Possession of a Basic or higher certification issued by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training.
• Must maintain firearms qualification.

For detailed job specifications, click here:
District Attorney Investigator II

SELECTION PROCESS:
All completed applications and supplemental questionnaires will be reviewed. Depending upon the number of applicants who meet the minimum qualifications, the examination process may include a screening committee (pass/fail) and/or a written examination (pass/fail) and/or an oral examination (100%) which may include a written practical component to determine placement on the eligible list.

You must submit a certified DD-214 and a new request form for each application submission prior to the closing date.
Retirement Benefits: Eligible employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System, known as CalPERS. The County contracts with the CalPERS for this benefit in the miscellaneous or safety plans as appropriate. The County has reciprocity with other qualifying public retirement systems in California.

Effective January 1, 2013, all new members to CalPERS, or existing members with more than a 6 month break in service from a qualifying previous public employer, will be enrolled in one of the following CalPERS retirement plans (with three year average final compensation) based on their classification:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 62
Safety - 2.7% at 57

If a new employee is currently a member of a qualifying California public retirement plan without a break in service of no more than 6 months (documentation will be required), or ever worked for Kings County previously, they may qualify instead for either of these plans (with single highest year final compensation) in effect prior to January 1, 2013:
Miscellaneous - 2% at 55
Safety - 3% at 55

The new formulas will not apply to existing County employees hired prior to 12/31/12 who promote or transfer to a different position, or into a position covered by a different PERS plan (e.g. move from a position covered by the Miscellaneous Plan to one covered by the Safety Plan).

Health Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, mental health, and chiropractic care for employees and their eligible dependents is available. The portion of the monthly cost that the employees are responsible for depends on their bargaining unit. The County offers a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP). The County has an Employee Health Center available to Kings County employees and their dependents enrolled in the County health plan.

Deferred Compensation: Participation is voluntary. One plan with several investment options is available. For more information on the eligibility of a contribution match, please refer to the applicable

Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day and day after, Christmas Eve; Christmas Day; and half-day New Year's Eve. Holiday credit may vary for law enforcement, fire, and other employees required to work on a holiday. Refer to the for information on the paid holiday closure.

Vacation: Eligible employees earn from two to four weeks of paid vacation per year, depending on their length of service and bargaining unit agreements.

Sick Leave: Sick Leave is accrued for each hour worked. Accrual rates vary depending on date of hire and bargaining unit agreements. The accumulation of sick leave starts from your first day of employment and sick leave may be requested subsequent to the time it is earned.

Retiree Health Insurance: Upon retirement from the County, and depending on bargaining unit agreements, a percentage of accrued sick leave may be converted to be used to pay for retiree health insurance benefits for eligible employee and spouse.

Education Reimbursement Program: Full-time, permanent employees are eligible to receive up to $500 for units earned toward an associate's degree, or up to $1,500 for units toward a bachelor's or master's degree. Permanent employees who work at least half-time are eligible. Extra help employees are not eligible. Courses must be to increase their knowledge or ability to perform their present job or to prepare for a higher level job with the County. This program is subject to annual funding.

Flexible Benefits Program: Optional program allows employees to pay for certain qualified benefits with pre-tax salary (such as child care expenses, unreimbursed medical costs, or health insurance premiums).

Specialty Pays: See for information.

Note: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision or procedure described herein may be modified or revoked at any time without notice.

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The application and supplemental questionnaire must be completed fully. The following supplemental questions are used to help determine qualifications and eligibility to continue in the recruitment process. All education and experience used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on the education and work history portion of your application. Incomplete applications or supplemental questionnaires cannot be revised after submission and may be grounds for rejection. Responses such as "see resume" or "see application" or brief general statements will be considered incomplete. Incomplete applications may be rejected. By clicking "I Accept" below, I certify that I understand and will follow the application instructions.

• I Agree

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Please indicate below which best describes your education.

• Less than 60 semester (90 quarter) units.
• Associate's degree or 60 semester (90 quarter) units or more.
• I possess additional full-time recent experience as a sworn law enforcement officer that substitutes for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
• None of the above.

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Please list your education from an accredited college or university with major coursework in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, or a related field. Response MUST INCLUDE:1) Name of college or university you attended; 2) Degree received; 3) Major and minor studied; 4) Number of units completed and indicate semester or quarter units. If not applicable, type "N/A".
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How many years of recent full-time sworn law enforcement experience do you possess working for a federal, state or local law enforcement agency, conducting comprehensive and complex criminal investigations? NOTE: Experience limited to jail, probation and/or non-sworn or private industry investigation agencies does not apply.

• Three (3) or more years of recent full-time sworn law enforcement experience working