SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR ASSISTANT

Job Description and Duties This is a non-peace officer classification. Under the direct supervision of the Supervising Special Investigator I, the Special Investigator Assistant conducts routine investigative tasks that include providing support to journey level investigators and supervising investigators during investigations involving community care facilities. Duties include assisting with arrest investigations and ensuring registered sex offenders are not present in community care facilities as a non-dependent adult; assisting in obtaining medical, police, and court records; assisting in copying evidence; controlling evidence; typing and photocopying investigation reports; data entry; serving subpoenas and exclusions; preparing statistical reports; and assisting the supervisor with intake and referral processes. All interested applicants are required to include the position number and job control number on the STD 678 Examination/Employment Application in the Job Title section. The Department of Social Services does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at Recruiter@dss.ca.gov For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. This position is subject to fingerprinting clearance by the Department of Justice. You are required to complete employment history on the application form (STD 678). You may be disqualified from the hiring and selection process if the employment history is not complete. Resumes will not take the place of employment history. If you are meeting minimum qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts for verification. If selected, you may be required to provide official transcripts at the time of hire. Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview, but they must provide proof of residence in California prior to being eligible for appointment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: knowledge of using Excel, California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS), DMV, Cal-Photo, CSAR and Automated Archives with the ability to meet deadlines. The Special Investigator Assistant must perform a full range of support duties and responsibilities and have a valid driver’s license.