Public Defender Investigator

Protecting Fundamental Rights

The mission of the Solano County Public Defender is to defend the poor, the friendless, the abused, the down-trodden and the mentally ill with compassion, respect, creativity and determination.  In doing this, we guard the rights of all people by defending the Constitution.

The Public Defender’s Office strives to:

• Treat each client with dignity
• Fight for a legal system
• Tenaciously litigate for our clients
• Provide client-centered representation
• Proactively seek new knowledge
• Collaborate as a team
• Strive for continue excellence 

To learn more about the Public Defender's Office, please visit:
http://www.solanocounty.com/depts/pubdefender/home.asp 

The Public Defender’s office is currently recruiting for a Public Defender Investigator who plans and conducts investigations to gather information for use in the legal defense of criminal and civil charges.  Incumbents work with minimal supervision, determining own work priorities and methods after consulting with defense attorneys requesting investigative support. Incumbents perform a broad range of investigative duties including those of a complex nature, requiring competency in law enforcement methods and investigative techniques.

The eligible list created as a result of this recruitment will be used to fill part-time and full-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Experience: Two (2) years of criminal investigation experience; AND

Education: Associate's degree is required from an accredited college, preferably in Criminal Justice or a closely related field.

To view the job description for this position, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=15973 

2/19/16 Deadline to submit application and required documents.

TBA Oral board interview exam for most qualified applicants.

The oral board interview date(s) have yet to be determined; the Department of Human Resources will schedule the qualified candidates.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check.  These provisions are subject to change.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.  

Please visit the County of Solano employment  website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply.  All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g., diploma/transcript, certificates, DD-214) must be submitted with the Document Cover Sheet, available on the employment website:  http://jobaps.com/Solano/sup/doccover.pdf or at the Department of Human Resources' Office, and are due by the final filing date.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170 or at 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield  94533.  The Office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.  EOE/AA

An Associate's degree is required for this position.  All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the degree and date conferred) by the final filing deadline date.  Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment. 

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:  Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.  The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the document deadlines above.  Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents in-person or by mail at Solano County Department of Human Resources 675 Texas Street, Suite 1800, Fairfield CA  94533, or by fax to (707) 784-3424 or by email to recruitment@solanocounty.com.  When submitting documents in-person, by mail or by fax, include the recruitment title (Public Defender Investigator) and the recruitment number (16-413100-02).  When submitting documents via email, include the recruitment title and number in the subject field.

To be eligible, applicants must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A copy of the DD214, showing discharge type, must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date. Applicants who have a service connected disability must submit  a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service connected reasons. 

Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general discharge under honorable conditions shall have five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans (rated at not less than 30% disability) shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.

It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.

APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:  Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the “Selection Process”), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form: http://webstartadmin/civica/filebank/blobdload.asp?BlobID=6664.

This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the final filing date of the recruitment.  Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.