Investigator - District Attorney's Office

Posting number: 00288_8/28/2026

Department: District Attorney

Job classification: Investigator - DA

Posting type: Open

Categories: Legal, Professional, Miscellaneous

Summary

The is a full-time, non-exempt position with the District Attorney's office.

Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex and sensitive field service and legal investigative work involving prosecution and disposition of criminal and civil matters in the District Attorney's Office.

Examples of duties

This class specification lists the major duties and requirements of the job and is not all-inclusive. Incumbent(s) may be expected to perform job-related duties other than those contained in this document and may be required to have specific job-related knowledge and skills.

• Discovers the location of witnesses and other persons involved in various legal situations by using various tracing methods such as contacting law enforcement agencies, utilities, credit services, other governmental agencies, friends and family members.
• Takes statements from victims, witnesses, defendants and others connected to a specific case.
• Requests, receives and reviews information regarding law enforcement investigations, including laboratory data, police reports, photographs and other materials pertinent to cases being investigated.
• Analyze reports to identify relevant legal issues.
• Locates and serves subpoenas, summonses, warrants, motions, compelling orders, orders to show cause and other legal documentation to individuals, partnerships and corporations.
• Conducts detailed, independent investigations under the direction of an attorney.
• Transports individuals involved with cases and witnesses.
• Records and maintains chain of evidence and transports to evidence storage location.
• Photograph, sketch and reconstruct crime scenes.
• May testify in court as required.
• Provides information to the public over the telephone and in person regarding rules and regulations relating to the investigative area to which assigned.
• Maintains accurate records of cases and service; and prepares investigative and administrative reports as required.
• Locates absent parents, provides assistance to other law enforcement jurisdictions by locating individuals and serving various legal documents.
• Arrests persons violating court orders, bench warrants or interfering with enforcement of writs.
• Contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of the unit's service to its clients by offering suggestions and participating as an active member of a work team.
• Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
• Drives a personal or City motor vehicle to visit sites under investigation and transport witnesses and others.
• Demonstrates courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with clients, public, and staff; acts in a manner that promotes a harmonious and effective workplace environment.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and Experience:
Equivalent to an Associate’s degree in law enforcement, criminal justice, or related area; AND three (3) years of experience in performing criminal and/or civil investigations in a public agency or in a sworn law enforcement role; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience as determined by Human Resources.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS:

• A valid Driver's License.
• Nevada P.O.S.T. training certificate – Category II, preferred

Required Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of:

• Policies, procedures and regulations of the criminal justice system.
• Law enforcement terminology and methods, including rules of civil and criminal procedures.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Nevada Revised Statutes and the elements of criminal offenses, procedures for the collection, identification and storage of evidence and thorough knowledge of research methods.
• Record keeping principles and practices.
• Techniques for dealing with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, ethnic and cultural backgrounds, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.
• Computer applications related to the work.

Skill in:

• Applying and explaining federal, state and local laws related to the service and enforcement of civil process.
• Conducting criminal investigations independently and effectively.
• Remaining calm and taking appropriate action in tense or hazardous situations.
• Making sound independent judgment in emergency or crisis situations.
• Making rapid, sound independent judgments within legal and procedural guidelines.
• Maintaining accurate records and files.
• Preparing clear and concise written reports, correspondence and other written materials.
• Contributing effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives and activities.
• Dealing successfully with the public, in person and over the telephone, often where relations may be confrontational or strained.
• Assisting victims or witnesses of crimes with progression through the criminal justice system in a timely and reasonable manner.
• Evaluating workflow and effectively prioritizing multiple tasks, projects and demands.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Under General Supervision- Incumbents at this level are given assignments and objectives that are governed by specifically outlined work methods and a sequence of steps, which are explained in general terms. The responsibility for achieving the work objectives, however, rests with a superior. Immediate supervision is not consistent, but checks are integrated into work processes and/or reviews are frequent enough to ensure compliance with instructions. This type of direction is normally reserved for journey level positions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Mobility to work in a typical office setting, use standard office equipment and stamina to sit for extended periods of time; strength to lift and carry up to 20 pounds; strength to restrain and/or eject individuals; vision to read printed materials; and hearing and speech to communicate in person or over the telephone; exposure to traffic conditions and external environment when traveling from one office to another.

Supplemental information

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

1. All new employees will serve a probationary period of twelve (12) months. Such employees are not subject to the collective bargaining agreement and may be laid off or discharged during this period for any reason.

2. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.

3. Any City employee may be required to stay at or return to work during emergencies to perform duties specific to this classification or to perform other duties as requested in an assigned response position. This may require working a non-traditional work schedule or working outside normal assigned duties during the incident and/or emergency.

4. Employees may be required to complete Incident Command System training as a condition of continuing employment.

1. New employees are required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation and a drug screen. The fee associated with the background check and drug test must be paid for by the employee prior to beginning employment. Employment is contingent upon passing the background and the drug screen.

6. Carson City participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment with Carson City must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made. For additional information regarding acceptable documents for this purpose, please contact Human Resources at 775.887.2103 or go to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services web page atwww.uscis.gov.