Investigator Positions

Updated 5/7/21     Expires: 6/14/2021

The Office of the County Executive is seeking motivated individuals who possess the highest level of integrity and honesty and who will work in collaboration and
coordination with the Office of the County Counsel.

The position is responsible for conducting independent investigations of personnel related complaints. The individual will conduct interviews, prepare comprehensive confidential reports detailing investigations, findings, and conclusions, and make recommendations to the Whistleblower Program and other senior level staff.  The individual may be asked to document Whistleblower Program protocols, prepare reports for the Board of Supervisors, and assist in the development of policies and procedures.

Updated: 4/26/20   EXPIRES 5/10/21

The Sonoma County Public Defender’s Office is looking for The Public Defender’s Office is looking for a dedicated and passionate investigator to join their team. English/Spanish Bilingual skills are highly desired! Starting salary up to $47.78/hourly ($99,722/yearly), plus a cash allowance of approximately $200/month.  For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. Apply by 5/10/21

 In Sonoma County, there’s always a place at our table. Just 45 minutes north of San Francisco. Discover one of California’s top food and wine destinations, home to more than 425 wineries ranging from rustic to regal. Hike among towering redwoods, cruise along the rugged Pacific coastline and get to know inviting towns. Or, just sit back and take it all in.

Expired: 4/16/21

The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill one, regular, full-time position in the class of Public Defender Investigator I / II at the Public Defender’s Office.  The candidate selected will be placed at the Public Defender Investigator I or II level depending on their background and experience, and at the discretion of the appointing authority. 

Updated: 4/2/21

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for full-time investigator positions in the trial unit for our Santa Ana office. The trial unit is committed to the pursuit of justice by aggressively advocating in federal court for the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of individuals who are accused or convicted of crimes and cannot afford their own lawyer. Vacancy Announcement.

This is a full-time, at-will position.  Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and a Thrift Savings Plan.  For more information on benefits, see http://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.

Updated: 4/2/21

The Federal Public Defender’s Office for the Central District of California is accepting applications for a full-time litigation support specialist position. The litigation support specialist will be stationed in the Los Angeles main office, but will also work in the Riverside and Santa Ana branches. The Federal Public Defender’s Office is committed to the client-centered pursuit of justice by advocating for the constitutional rights and inherent dignity of indigent individuals who are accused or convicted of crimes.  Vacancy Announcement..

This is a full-time, at-will position.  Benefits include health and life insurance, retirement, and a Thrift Savings Plan.  For more information on benefits, see http://www.uscourts.gov/careers/benefits.

Expired: 4/2020

POSITION FILLED

San Joaquin County is seeking a part-time Chief Public Defender Investigator for an appointment not expected to exceed six months. 

San Joaquin County Public Defender is searching for an experienced, public agency law enforcement criminal investigator who possesses the leadership, initiative, adaptability and flexibility to assume management and supervision of a unit of investigators for a period of limited duration, expected to not exceed 6 months.

The Chief Public Defender Investigator plans, coordinates and supervises the investigative functions of the Public Defender’s Office. Direction is received from the Public Defender and Assistant Public Defender.