District Attorney's Investigator

3 days ago


San Francisco California, United States City and County of San Francisco Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Investigator to join our team at the District Attorney's Office in San Francisco. As a District Attorney's Investigator, you will play a critical role in assisting prosecutors in preparing and organizing cases for court, including locating missing witnesses and organizing evidence for presentation at trial.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct a variety of criminal investigations coming under the jurisdiction of the District Attorney's Office to assist and support prosecutors in the successful outcome of their cases.
  • Gather and review police reports, victim and witness statements, lab and medical reports, and Body Worn Camera footage.
  • Conduct extensive interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects, digitally audio record the interviews, and write interview reports and summaries as needed.
  • Research law enforcement databases, such as CLETS, CalPhoto, and LexisNexis Accurint, and research for possible social media and other open-source information.
  • Obtain certified out-of-county court documents to be used in current court proceedings in San Francisco.
  • Prepare investigative reports, including a Chronological Report of the Investigation and interview reports, and prepare diagrams, charts, and scale drawings.
  • Photograph crime scenes and evidence items, and create Excel spreadsheets as needed on financial crimes investigations.
  • Conduct surreptitious surveillance, if approved by a supervisor, to identify and locate a suspect or reluctant witness on charged and uncharged cases.
  • Serve subpoenas on charged cases to victims and witnesses, and serve subpoenas to obtain documents and digital media, such as patient treatment records and video surveillance footage.
  • Arrange for witnesses to appear in court to present testimony, work with Victim Advocates as needed, and in certain limited circumstances, transport the victim or witness to court.
  • Provide witness security and relocation on high-risk prosecutions, such as a gang homicide, and assist in courtroom security to ensure the safety of District Attorney personnel, victims, and witnesses.
  • Author search and arrest warrant affidavits, and safely serve the warrants with fellow DA Investigators and other sworn personnel.
  • Testify in court proceedings, such as Dunlap hearings, evidentiary hearings, preliminary hearings, trial, and Grand Jury proceedings.
  • Assist other law enforcement agencies in the furtherance of their investigations, participate in community meetings and events, and perform outreach to our diverse local community groups and others interested in criminal justice system activities.
Additional Duties
  • May be assigned additional collateral duties and participate in task forces, including but not limited to:
  • Respond to and investigate family child abductions with the primary goal to ensure the safety of the child, work with the Family Law court and Child Protective Services to facilitate the safe return of the child, and may be required to travel interstate or internationally to recover an abducted child.
  • Provide a specialized need to the Bureau of Investigations, such as conducting computer and cell phone forensics, investigating environmental crimes, and instructing fellow DA Inspectors on firearms qualifications and defensive tactics.
  • Assist on a local task force, such as the Rapid Enforcement Allied Computer Team Task Force (REACT) and the California Highway Patrol Organized Retail Crimes Task Force.
  • Perform a thorough background investigation on a DA Investigator candidate and coordinate Live Scan appointments for other prospective non-sworn staff.
  • Conduct a comprehensive threat assessment to enhance office personnel's safety and physical well-being.
  • Participate in the California Witness Relocation and Assistance Program (CalWRAP) to help safeguard a victim or witness to ensure critical testimony is heard at court proceedings.
  • Assist on the Dignitary Security Detail where reliability, discretion, and flexibility during work hours are essential.
  • Attend mandated California Peace Officer Standards and Training courses to maintain perishable skills and other accredited training courses to enhance investigative knowledge and skills.


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