District Attorney Investigator (Full Time: 40 Hours/Week)

District Attorney Investigator (Full Time: 40 Hours/Week)

Job ID: 107091
Location: Oregon City, Oregon
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:Regular

CLACKAMAS COUNTY CORE VALUES

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IT WILL NOT BE ACCESSIBLE AFTER THE CLOSE DATE.



Clackamas County employees work to serve the public and enrich our community. In that spirit, we pledge to hold ourselves to these standards at all times in our interactions with customers and one another:

Service Professionalism Integrity Respect Individual accountability Trust

By incorporating these values into our daily routines, we can better serve our customers, ourselves and our projects. We're always looking to improve. That's the Clackamas County SPIRIT.

Clackamas County Core Values

Clackamas County is committed to building a community where people thrive, have a sense of safety, connection, and belonging, so that everyone is honored and celebrated for the richness in diversity they bring. We encourage applicants of diverse backgrounds and lived experience to apply.

CLOSE DATE

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Monday, August 7, 2023.

Please Note: The application deadline may be extended to expand the pool of qualified candidates. Any recruitment timeline changes will be communicated to all who have initiated an application process or have submitted an application.


PAY AND BENEFITS

Annual Pay Range: $92,636.54 - $119,745.96

Hourly Pay Range: $44.536796 - $57.570171

Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee's date of hire.

Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.

Generous paid time off package, including:

• 11.7 hours of vacation accrual per month
• 8 hours of sick accrual per month
• 10 paid holidays and 2 personal days per year

Other Benefits:

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
  • Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee's share of the retirement contribution.)
  • OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
• Employer paid 4% Deferred Compensation
• Employer Paid 3.5% to Medical Trust
• A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• A Choice of Dental Plans
• Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
• Longevity pay
• Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
• A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)

This is a full time County position represented by the Peace Officers Association.

Peace Officers Association (POA) Full Time Benefits

Learn More About Benefits


JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Are you passionate about helping others?
• Do you want to make a difference in our community?
• Are you an experienced criminal investigator with a strong law enforcement background?
• Do you have exceptional analytical and organizational skills?
• Do you have creative problem solving skills?
• Do you have a personal commitment to putting ethics into action by holding yourself to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty, and objectivity?

If you answered “yes” to the questions above, please read on!

We are searching for an experienced individual to join our team as a District Attorney Investigator at the Clackamas County District Attorney's Office. If selected for this position, you will be assigned to the work in the Domestic Violence Unit. In this role, you will participate in and assist with conducting and coordinating the investigation, analysis and evaluation of criminal cases to be prosecuted or presented to the grand jury. Additionally, you will be involved in interrogating and questioning witnesses, analysis and evaluation of police reports and other evidence, assisting Deputy District Attorneys with case preparation and extradition of fugitives as well as have an opportunity to perform other duties as necessary, based on the District Attorney Office business needs. In this specific assignment, you will be tracking and locating persons for the purposes of family support enforcement as well as monitoring high-risk domestic violence offenders. You will also be a member of the Clackamas County Interagency Major Crimes Team.

Our mission is to provide the highest level of value and service to the community of Clackamas County. To that end, we are searching for an individual that will meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also will maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal life that could reflect on the Department.

Research shows that some people are less likely to apply unless they are confident they meet 100% of listed qualifications. We strongly encourage all interested individuals to apply and allow us to evaluate the relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities demonstrated in the application materials, in order to ensure a fair and equitable applicant experience.

Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• A minimum of seven (7) years of experience as a sworn police officer with at least two (2) years of criminal investigation experience at the Detective level or in a Prosecutor's Office
• Certified as a Basic Police Officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) OR meet DPSST criteria to become recertified within 60 days of hire (the following link provides information on the current eligibility requirements: OR/DPSST/Hiring a Public Safety Professional)
• Basic knowledge of or familiarity with firearms and ballistics, crime lab procedures, and forensic pathology and autopsy procedures

Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*

• More than seven (7) years of experience as a sworn police officer with more than two (2) years of criminal investigation experience at the Detective level or in a Prosecutor's Office
• First Aid Certification
• Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (C.P.R.) certification

Pre-employment Requirements:

• Must be available for call back or call out to respond to crime scenes that occur outside normal work hours/days
• Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. Learn more about the County's drug testing policy.
• Must pass a criminal history check which may include national or state fingerprint records check
• Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
• Per the Oregon Health Authority, (OAR 333-091-1010 & OAR 333-019-1030), this position is subject to the mandatory COVID-19 vaccine requirement. Prior to the start of employment, the selected candidate must provide proof of full vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exception in place with the County as a qualification of employment.

Post-employment Requirements:

• Certified as a Basic Police Officer by the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST) within 60 days of hire

*For Veterans qualified for Veteran's Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.

KEY COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS IN THIS ROLE

We are searching for someone who:

• Aligns with Clackamas County Core Values of Service, Professionalism, Integrity, Respect, Individual Accountability, and Trust “SPIRIT”.
• Builds & Maintains Professional Relationships with internal and external customers, partners and stakeholders by honoring commitments and delivering exceptional customer service.
• Commits to Teamwork and Collaboration by working effectively towards a shared goal, encouraging sharing of information, productive problem solving and putting team success first.
• Demonstrates Excellent Customer Service by anticipating, assessing, and responding effectively to the needs of those we serve.
• Communicates Professionally demonstrating self-awareness, respect for others, and adjusting to various levels of technical skills & understanding of subject matters.
• Embraces Continual Learning through commitment to continuous learning, self-improvements, and willingness to grow within the job as technology and organizational changes demand it.
• Engages in Self-Management as demonstrated by the individual's ability to manage and continually improve their own performance through thoughtfulness, self-awareness, self-motivation, personal accountability, and the ability to develop strategies to effectively manage tasks.
• Honors Confidentiality in compliance with privacy laws and in accordance with the District Attorney's Office standard practices and procedures, where sensitive information is used with utmost discretion and only for the purpose of fulfilling employment obligations and business needs of the organization.
• Seeks to Problem Solve by using critical thinking and analytical skills, identifying alternative strategies & developing a solution-focused approach to address challenges or issues.
• Displays Creativity and Innovation by taking initiative in improving processes, programs, services and products through new approaches or ideas and being open to others' ideas.
• Promotes Cross Cultural Effectiveness by engaging in a culture of respect, inclusiveness, and appreciation of diverse perspectives, backgrounds and values.
• Puts Ethics into Action by holding themselves to a high standard of professional, honest, and objective behavior in all dealings and interactions.

TYPICAL TASKS

Please review the classification specification, which includes the typical tasks of this position by clicking on the following link: District Attorney Investigator.


WORKING CONDITIONS

Duties outside the office setting require walking, standing, squatting, bending, balancing, fine motor control, and may involve exposure to slippery and/or uneven surfaces, adverse weather conditions, and unpleasant elements at crime/death scenes.


WORK SCHEDULE

This position works 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Friday. Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended.

Please Note: This position is designated as on-site/in-person. It is expected that the selected candidate will perform duties at the specified on-site work location.


EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY

Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.

Explore Clackamas County

Working for Clackamas County

Recreation, Arts & Heritage

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion


ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Clackamas County District Attorney's Office is required by state law to represent the state in felony prosecutions, misdemeanor prosecutions, grand jury proceedings, mental commitment hearings, child support actions, family abuse prevention hearings, and juvenile delinquency and dependency hearings.

Learn more about Clackamas County District Attorney's Office

Guiding Principles:

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  To honor diversity and to treat all persons with respect.
  
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  To involve victims and community partners in creating an effective and responsive department. To strive to be innovative leaders in the field of criminal justice.
  
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  To honor victim's rights and interests throughout all phases of the justice system; to invite victim's participation in determining how to meaningfully address harm.
  
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  To foster open communication and team work in a supportive work environment. To demonstrate ethical and honest behavior in all that we do.
  

APPLICATION PROCESS

Clackamas County only accepts online applications.

Help With Your Application:

Application Process

Help with the Application

If you have any questions or issues you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us. Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).

HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE

Request Veterans' Preference

Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference

VISA SPONSORSHIP

Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.

If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.




To apply, visit https://hrapp.clackamas.us/psc/recruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&JobOpeningId=107091&PostingSeq=1&SiteId=1&languageCd=ENG&FOCUS=Applicant



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