Salary : $78,228.80 - $107,972.80 Annually
Location : Merced County District Attorney 550 W. Main Street Merced, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number:Department: District Attorney
Opening Date: 09/29/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
Bargaining Unit: 30 Sergeants (Full-Time Only)
Examples of Duties This recruitment is being established to obtain a current eligible list for both full time and 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 $37.61 - $42.71 per hour.Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: - Plans, directs and performs criminal, family support, and child abduction investigative work.
- Interviews complainants, suspects and witnesses; Prepares reports and presents all significant data.
- Prepares and executes warrants for search or arrest and related affidavits and returns.
- Uses and maintains surveillance devices, photographic and recording equipment.
- Assists other law enforcement agencies, including Federal, State and local on a request-to-assist basis.
- Assists trial attorneys in evidence review and evaluation as well as preparation of cases for trial.
- Develops the necessary information required by the exigent of disclosure of information.
- Conducts investigations into white collar crime, consumer fraud, official misconduct, insurance sales, corporate securities, stock and bond transactions, and false and misleading promotions.
- Assists in Grand Jury investigations and presentations.
- Searches for hidden assets and physical control of suspect business enterprises.
- Investigates alleged violations of Revenue and Taxation, Election Laws and in other specified areas as directed.
Minimum Qualifications Experience:Level IOne (1) year of experience performing criminal or civil investigations.
Level IITwo (2) years of experience performing criminal or civil investigations.
Both Levels require:
Education:Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university with a degree in criminology, social work, law enforcement or a closely related field. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.)
Licenses:Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain.
Certificate:Possession of a valid Basic P.O.S.T. Certificate.
Essential Functions - Communicate effectively with others in person and over the telephone.
- Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations, develop appropriate conclusions.
- Meet deadlines under stressful conditions and resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints.
- Complete multiple priority projects with conflicting deadlines.
- Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and/or County regulations.
- Conduct investigations on uneven surfaces and under various environmental conditions.
- Lift/carry objects over 50 lbs.
- Withstand noxious odors and horrific death scenes; Wear required safety equipment.
- 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; Frequent use of hand-eye coordination.
- Repetitive hand and arm motion; Normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping.
- Regular attendance is an essential function.
Knowledge of: - Investigative techniques and procedures.
- Basic accounting procedures and their application to law enforcement investigations.
- Criminal and civil law, evidence and court procedures.
- Interview techniques.
- Proper English construction and general communication skills.
Ability to: - Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
- Gather and analyze investigative data.
- Deal effectively with law enforcement agencies and the public.
- Prepare financial and statistical reports.
- Interpret and apply departmental policies and procedures.
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Do you possess a current Basic P.O.S.T Certificate?
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The Merced County District Attorney's Office staffs a full-time investigator to the Merced Area Gang and Narcotic Enforcement Team (MAGNET) Task Force. Would you be willing to serve in that assignment?
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Please describe your investigative experience. Please include the dates of employment and the specific area of expertise.
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Please list and describe any trainings you've attended related to conducting criminal investigations.
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What skills and experience do you have in the investigation of complex financial crimes including embezzlement, insurance fraud, consumer fraud and/or real estate fraud?
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This recruitment is being established to fill both full time and part-time positions. Please indicate below all types of work you would be willing to accept:
- Full-Time Only
- Part-Time Only
- Full-Time or Part-Time
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