The County of El Dorado is committed to promoting the power of public service by fostering a diverse and collaborative workplace where employees are empowered, respected, and valued. The dedicated efforts taken by the Board of Supervisors continue to promote El Dorado County as a competitive employer that is committed to recruiting and retaining qualified employees by advocating for competitive salaries and excellent benefits. The County of El Dorado is also supportive of providing telework opportunities for employees consistent with business needs and in accordance with the Board of Supervisors Policy E-12 - Telecommuting.

The Public Defender's office is committed to providing legal representation for people charged with criminal offenses who cannot afford to hire private counsel. The Public Defender’s office provides quality legal services in a compassionate and professional manner, providing constitutional balance to the El Dorado County legal system.

You will have the opportunity to perform routine investigative tasks for a variety of public defender cases, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive instruction as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

• Plan, direct, and conduct investigations related to the defense of a variety of court-referred clients.
• Locate and interview defendants, complainants, law enforcement officials, witnesses, and other involved parties, interviews defendants in custody in jails, juvenile hall, and mental facilities.
• Analyze and evaluate police, court, evidence, and other records; prepares and serves subpoenas.
• Coordinate transportation for witnesses.
• Collect, secure, and preserve evidence, photographs, fingerprints, and diagrams.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

The El Dorado County Public Defender’s office is seeking a highly skilled Investigator with a minimum of two years of experience in criminal investigations at all levels. Preference is given to candidates with a background in law enforcement, and a POST certificate is desirable. The ideal candidate should excel at working both independently and collaboratively when assigned, possess strong problem-solving abilities to develop creative solutions as needed and demonstrate a committed adherence to the chain of command.

The successful candidate will be self-motivated, capable of staying focused and on task with minimal supervision, and have excellent communication skills both verbally and in writing. A clear and concise writing ability is essential, along with possession of a POST certificate is desired, but not required. Experience working in diverse climates and topography as required by caseload is desirable.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid California Driver's License by time of appointment and a satisfactory driving record.
• Possession of a P.O.S.T certificate is desirable.
  

Click here to view the minimum qualifications for Investigator (Public Defender) as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions.

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION
Apply online by clicking the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Kelly Gatchet in Human Resources at kelly.gatchet@edcgov.us

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
The Human Resources Department will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process.

For more information on the recruitment process, click here.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Investigator (Public Defender). This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full-time, part-time, and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. In accordance with Personnel Rules 1103.1 and 1105.1, an extra help or limited term employee may be transitioned into a regular employee if the department in which the employee works has a vacant allocated position for the same classification as held by the extra help or limited term employee and the appointing authority requests such transfer.

We currently have the following vacancies:

• One (1) full-time vacancy in the Public Defender's office, located in Shingle Springs, CA

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