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Posted : Thursday, September 14, 2023 02:39 AM
PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY
Open to current Tulare County employees in regular or probationary status only.
Current vacancy with the Public Defender's Office, located in Visalia and Porterville.
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies.
The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties Process and serve documents such as legal motions and subpoenas; determine location of persons, agencies, and businesses from available sources; contact other agencies and businesses and examine public and private records for personal history and other data; assist in transportation of witnesses; assist investigators in the collection and preservation of objects of evidence; obtain crime reports and other documents from law enforcement agencies, courts, and other governmental agencies; obtain information and data via law enforcement, courts, and computerized systems such as DMV and other computerized sources; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies; maintain records and correspondence; testify in court as to the development and presentation of evidence, service of subpoenas and related documents, and information developed during course of an investigation perform misdemeanor investigations; perform non-violent, non-serious, and non-sex related felony investigations; manage an investigative case load; prepare reports based on information discovered during investigation.
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (12) supplemented by college coursework in criminal justice, paralegalism or related field AND one (1) year of significant investigative experience.
One (1) year of college course work in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Paralegalism, or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Knowledge of: Basic math; resources available in locating individuals; legal documents and codes; process requirements of legal documents; basic investigative techniques.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; communicate with individuals from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; exercise tact, courtesy, and patience in difficult environments/situations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies; maintain confidentiality; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; perform assignments with accuracy and attention to detail; organize work assignments and set priorities; identify and utilize available resources to locate individuals; interview subjects; read and understand maps; verify and check files, reports and data; transport witnesses; perform basic investigative duties; develop investigative plans; prepare reports in a complete and concise manner; adjust investigative plan based on information developed during course of investigation.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Advanced investigative practices, procedures and techniques.
Skill/Ability to: Identify evasive patterns of individuals; retrieval of computer and cell phone related data.
Experience: One (1) year of experience performing criminal defense investigations.
Additional Information Conditions of Employment: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).
Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.
For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.
gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 3The information listed is a general summary of benefits.
These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life).
This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage.
Dependent coverage is available.
Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security.
In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits.
Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee.
The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance.
The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.
ca.
gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
Current vacancy with the Public Defender's Office, located in Visalia and Porterville.
This recruitment will establish an employment list to fill current and future vacancies.
The anticipated life of the list is six months.
Typical Duties Process and serve documents such as legal motions and subpoenas; determine location of persons, agencies, and businesses from available sources; contact other agencies and businesses and examine public and private records for personal history and other data; assist in transportation of witnesses; assist investigators in the collection and preservation of objects of evidence; obtain crime reports and other documents from law enforcement agencies, courts, and other governmental agencies; obtain information and data via law enforcement, courts, and computerized systems such as DMV and other computerized sources; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies; maintain records and correspondence; testify in court as to the development and presentation of evidence, service of subpoenas and related documents, and information developed during course of an investigation perform misdemeanor investigations; perform non-violent, non-serious, and non-sex related felony investigations; manage an investigative case load; prepare reports based on information discovered during investigation.
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification.
Employment Standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Minimum qualifications are used as a guide for establishing the education, training, experience, special skills and/or license which are required and equivalent to the following.
Education/Experience: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade (12) supplemented by college coursework in criminal justice, paralegalism or related field AND one (1) year of significant investigative experience.
One (1) year of college course work in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Paralegalism, or a closely related field may be substituted for the experience requirement.
Knowledge of: Basic math; resources available in locating individuals; legal documents and codes; process requirements of legal documents; basic investigative techniques.
Skill/Ability to: Work and communicate effectively with people of various education and socioeconomic backgrounds by respecting beliefs, interpersonal styles and behaviors of both clients and co-workers; operate contemporary office equipment inclusive of computer, keyboard, and all applicable electronic equipment; communicate with individuals from various educational and socioeconomic backgrounds; exercise tact, courtesy, and patience in difficult environments/situations; establish and maintain effective working relationships with public and private agencies; maintain confidentiality; understand and carry out verbal and written instructions; perform assignments with accuracy and attention to detail; organize work assignments and set priorities; identify and utilize available resources to locate individuals; interview subjects; read and understand maps; verify and check files, reports and data; transport witnesses; perform basic investigative duties; develop investigative plans; prepare reports in a complete and concise manner; adjust investigative plan based on information developed during course of investigation.
License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of: Advanced investigative practices, procedures and techniques.
Skill/Ability to: Identify evasive patterns of individuals; retrieval of computer and cell phone related data.
Experience: One (1) year of experience performing criminal defense investigations.
Additional Information Conditions of Employment: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.
Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening.
Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions.
An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions.
Some job classes may also require a physical exam.
College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA).
Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible.
For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.
gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Bargaining Unit 3The information listed is a general summary of benefits.
These provisions do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and are subject to change.
Benefit Amount: An annual benefit amount is provided and may be applied towards health insurance premiums (medical, dental, vision and life).
This benefit is pro-rated and paid on a pay period basis (24 pay periods).
Health Insurance: A choice of PPO and HMO medical plans which include PPO and HMO dental plans and include dental and vision coverage.
Dependent coverage is available.
Providers include Anthem Blue Cross, Kaiser Permanente, Delta Dental, and Vision Services Plan (VSP).
Retirement: The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the 1937 Act County Employees Retirement Act and integrated with Social Security.
In addition to ordinary retirement benefits, the plan provides disability and death benefits.
Retirement contributions are made by both the County and the employee.
The County has reciprocity with the State of California, contracting PERS agencies, and all County 1937 Act Retirement Systems.
Paid Holiday Leave: 12 set days and 1 personal holiday.
Vacation Accrual: 2 weeks per year (0-3 years of service)3 weeks per year (3-7 years of service)4 weeks per year (7-11 years of service)5 weeks per year (11+ years of service)Limit of 300 hours.
Sick Leave Accrual: 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation, 50 hours of which may be used toward family sick leave.
Group Term Life Insurance and AD&D: $10,000; Provided by Standard Insurance Company.
Disability Insurance: Employees are covered by State Disability Insurance.
The premium is paid by the employee.
Deferred Compensation: A voluntary deferred compensation plan is available.
To view more detailed descriptions of Tulare County's benefits, please view the Benefits section of our Web site at https://tularecounty.
ca.
gov/hrd/benefits-wellness/health-plans-active-employees/The Provisions Of This Bulletin Do Not Constitute An Expressed Or Implied Contract And Are Subject To Change.
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• Location : Visalia, CA
• Post ID: 9135051022
