Salary : $86,132.80 - $122,740.80 Annually
Location : Yuba City, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Regular
Job Number: SC2025-01612
Department: DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Division: District Attorney
Opening Date: 07/17/2025
Closing Date: 7/22/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

JOB SUMMARY
The Sutter County District Attorneys office is seeking a Senior Criminal Investigator to join their team. Under direction, a Senior Criminal Investigator investigates the most difficult and complex criminal offenses and civil issues in preparation of trial; determines facts; consolidates evidence; assists attorneys in the preparation and presentation of case facts in court.

Senior Criminal Investigator is an advanced journey level class. Incumbents receive general instructions regarding the scope and approach to assignments, but procedures and techniques are left to the discretion of the incumbent.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other related duties may be required and assigned.

1. Investigates trial cases; obtains and reviews reports; interviews witnesses and receives statements; obtains and analyzes facts and evidence; reviews criminal histories; presents findings to attorneys; testifies to findings in court.
2. Locates and interviews witnesses and suspects; serves witness subpoenas; prepares and executes search warrants; arrests suspects.
3. Compiles summary of investigations performed, including narratives of witness testimony, evidence obtained, and recommendations pertaining to case disposition; completes daily reports reflecting activities performed; prepares summary of investigations; recommends disposition.
4. Prepares and obtains various reports, forms, and records in the investigation of cases: school records, medical records, law enforcement records, and other pertinent information.
5. Obtains subpoenas and performs service for documents, victims, and witnesses required for trial.
6. Assembles and evaluates evidence to be used at trial; determines if scientific analysis or expert witness testimony is required prior to trial; ensures evidence is correctly marked; transports evidence for scientific testing; ensures chain of evidence is entered into record.
7. Performs investigative procedures in the location of witnesses; coordinates scheduling of court ordered appearance after witnesses have been located and served; arranges transportation for witnesses for court appearances as needed.
8. Assists attorneys at trial in jury selection, operation of video equipment, and various other duties as may be requested.
9. Coordinates and conducts physical and photographic line-ups for identification purposes.
10. Reviews current legal decisions to determine applicability to physical and testimonial evidence.
11. Types and records various subpoenas, notices, reports and other legal documents as required; verifies data entered is correct; and facilitates notification to all involved parties.
12. Provides Discovery of evidence to defense attorneys in accord with state law.
13. Assists other law enforcement agencies in locating and apprehending victims, witnesses, and suspects.
14. Types and records various subpoenas, notices, reports and other legal documents as required; verifies data entered is correct; obtains required authorizations as required by law; distributes or performs execution of documents as applicable.
15. Maintains contacts and working relationships with various city, county, state, and federal government offices and private enterprises in order to obtain and assemble information needed for prosecution of cases; assists outside agencies as requested.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:
Thorough knowledge of current investigative processes, procedures, and techniques employed in crime detection and criminal investigation; federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and rules relating to investigations, arrests, and evidence; thorough knowledge of procedures of Court and rules of evidence in court trials; principles of report writing; utilization and availability of resources in investigation assistance beyond the District Attorney's office.

Ability to:
Research, obtain, evaluate, and report on information obtained through interview, interrogation, and observation. Demonstrate sound judgment and effective analytical skills; reason logically; independently set and meet work priorities and time constraints. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Prepare and complete comprehensive case reports. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those individuals and agencies contacted in the course of work. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Education and Experience:
Education equivalent to completion of sixty (60) semester college units or completion of fifteen (15) core units from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice of a closely related field and four years of experience which would demonstrate the possession of the above knowledge and abilities, including criminal/civil investigation work for a Welfare Fraud Investigation Unit, district attorney's office or law enforcement agency; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Ability to use firearms in a safe manner; ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include effecting arrests, subduing resisting individuals, chasing fleeing subjects, running, walking, crouching, or crawling during emergency operations, moving equipment, climbing stairs/ladder, operate assigned equipment and vehicles; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observation and communicating with others.

License or Certificate:
Must possess and maintain a valid California Driver's License. Must possess a valid P.O.S.T. Intermediate certificate; possession of a valid P.O.S.T. Advanced certificate is desirable.
Disaster Service Workers:
All Sutter County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or County. Recruitment Process
The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references, drug testing, medical review/exam and fingerprinting in addition to other appropriate requirements of the position.

NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.

The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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Full-time employees are eligible for benefits.
Extra-help employees working more than 30 hours per week MAY be eligible for some benefits.