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California statutory laws pertaining to criminal and civil investigation, arrest, custody, rules of evidence, search and seizure, interviews and interrogations, hearing and trial procedures, juveniles, mental commitments, failure-to-provide and welfare fraud.
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Equipment, tools, and materials used in criminal and civil investigations.
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Rules of evidence pertaining to the search and seizure and the preservation of evidence.
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Sources of information used in locating persons.
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Organization, roles, and responsibilities of a District Attorney's Office.
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Legal structure and practices of criminal justice, especially the court system.
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Use and care for small firearms and other law enforcement equipment and tools.
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Offensive and defensive weapons nomenclature and theory; use and care of firearms, chemical agents, baton, and other related law enforcement paraphernalia.
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Principles and practices of workplace safety.
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Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
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Crime scene processing, survey, photography, and sketching.
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Preparation of trial diagrams and illustrations.
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Basic financial record keeping, mathematics and physics.
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Investigate complex criminal cases while exercising independent judgement; successfully conclude assignments by deadline dates; analyze cases and assist attorneys in preparation of trials.
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On a continuous basis, sit while working at a desk or attending meetings; walk and stand while conducting field investigations; see with sufficient visual acuity to view evidence and suspects; listen to recordings of interviews; bend, twist, squat, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl during inspection of a crime scene or conducting building searches; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling and fine manipulation.
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On an intermittent basis wear a utility belt and other law enforcement equipment weighing approximately 30 pounds; lift very heavy weight.
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On a continuous basis, know the laws, rules, and policies impacting criminal investigations; remember case details; understand District Attorney's Office policies and procedures; analyze statutes and case law; identify potential suspects; interpret law; observe individuals under surveillance; problem solve individual cases; explain laws and courses of action to involved parties.
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Effectively conduct interviews and interrogations; take detailed statements and affidavits.
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Gather documents and evidence.
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Assimilate intricate financial data while reviewing business frauds and embezzlements cases.
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Adopt quick, effective, and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to the surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation; exercise good judgement and make sound decisions under a variety of conditions; employ de-escalation techniques when safe and reasonable.
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Understand and interpret laws and regulations.
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Maintain physical, emotional, and mental condition to satisfactorily perform the functions of the position; meet and maintain required peace officer employment standards to safely and effectively perform assigned duties.
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Meet and maintain the District Attorney's Office firearms qualifications standards.
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Undertake and satisfactorily complete required and assigned in-service training programs as well as other mandated training requirements.
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Work with citizens and public officials under conditions requiring tact and good judgment.
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Prepare and make presentations related to law enforcement and the District Attorney's efforts in the community.
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Collect evidence at a crime scene; take photographs; prepare diagrams for the case records.
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Demonstrate keen powers of observation and memory; observe accurately and remember faces, numbers, incidents and places.
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Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
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Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and efficient manner.
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Enforce the law tactfully and impartially, interact courteously with the public, subordinates, employee organizations, other County departments and other agencies; collaborate with a broad base of community members and organizations.
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Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
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Work irregular or prolonged hours, including nights, weekends, holidays, shift work, and/or overtime.