Date Posted:

April 16, 2025

Salary:

$9,809– 13,322 / Month

THE JOB: Under general direction of the Public Defender, the Chief Public Defender Investigator plans, organizes, administers, and directs the operations and activities of the Investigation Division of the Public Defender’s Office. This classification performs the most sensitive and complex investigations of criminal and civil law matters that have significant legal implications, and/or a high degree of publicity. Assists in the development, maintenance and implementation of policies, investigation procedures and standards for the investigations division, and performs related work as required.

Qualifications:

THE REQUIREMENTS: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain this knowledge and abilities would be:

Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, Administration of Justice, Criminology, Public Administration, Sociology, Psychology, or related field.

AND

Five (5) years of experience as an investigator in an investigative unit of a Public Defender or Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, or in a Sheriff’s or police investigation bureau, which must include two (2) years of experience in a supervisory and/or administrative capacity.

**Possession of a California Private Investigator license is highly recommended.**

Special Requirements: License: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver’s License. Background Investigation: At a minimum, this process will include fingerprinting and is subject to additional background standards established by appointing authority. Special Working Conditions: Possibility of exposure to bodily injury, heights (such as roofs of buildings), areas containing free silica or asbestos dust, toxic fumes, offensive odors, explosives, electrical hazards, infections which may cause chronic disease or death, and hostile and/or combative persons. Other Special Requirements: Availability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, holidays and on an emergency, as needed basis.

How To Apply:

www.santacruzcountyjobs.com

Closing Date:

Friday, May 9, 2025