INVESTIGATOR II - DISTRICT ATTORNEY
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INVESTIGATOR II - DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Salary
$33.06 - $51.27 Hourly
Location
Clark County - Las Vegas, NV
Job Type
PERMANENT
Job Number
28521A
Department
District Attorney
Opening Date
10/14/2025
Closing Date
10/28/2025 5:01 PM Pacific
Description
Benefits
Questions
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Clark County District Attorney's Office is seeking qualified candidates to apply for the Investigator II position. As a member of our team, the Investigator II will perform a variety of complex and sensitive field service and legal investigative work involving prosecution and disposition of criminal matters in the District Attorney's Office as well as assists in maintaining a safe work environment and performs related work as assigned.
Applicants must have a valid P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) certification at time of application. Applicants with P.O.S.T. certifications outside the state of Nevada must provide documentation at time of hire proving their certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II or higher standards (NV Reciprocity). For questions concerning Nevada State Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) requirements and procedures, please visit NV P.O.S.T website, https://post.nv.gov/ (https://post.nv.gov/. )
ANY APPLICANT THAT HAS TWO (2) YEARS OF POLICE/FIRE WITH NEVADA PERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FILL THE POSITION IN A POLICE/FIRE CAPACITY.
This examination will establish an Open Competitive Eligibility list to fill current and/or future vacancies that may occur within the next six (6) months or may be extended as needed by Human Resources.
Human Resources reserves the right to call only the most qualified applicants to the selection process.
Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
Some positions may be confidential positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Some positions may be non-union positions and are excluded from membership in the union.
Employment is contingent upon the results of a background investigation, which may include both a pre-and post-offer background check for positions within the District Attorney's Office, and a test for controlled substances.
PLEASE NOTE: Nevada Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T. Certification): A valid copy of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I and/or Category II certification is required at time of application. Applications submitted without valid P.O.S.T. Category I and/or Category II certification will be considered as an incomplete application. Certificates may also be emailed to ashley.gonzalez (ashley.gonzalez@clarkcountynv.gov) @clarkcountynv.gov. The candidates name, recruitment title, and exam/job number must be listed in the email.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience: Equivalent of an Associate's degree in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, or related area, AND three (3) years of full-time experience in performing criminal investigations in a public agency or in sworn law enforcement duties. Must possess P.O.S.T. Category II basic certificate. Additional years of professional full-time experience performing criminal investigations or in sworn law enforcement duties, may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis.
All qualifying education and each experience must be clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write "see attached resume" on your application. All details must be written in your own words and cannot be copied from job descriptions or other external sources.
Working Conditions: Carry a firearm and obtain and maintain applicable certification.
Licensing and Certification: Must possess a valid Nevada Class C driver's license at time of appointment. Must possess a valid Nevada basic P.O.S.T. training certificate - Category II, at time of hire.
Background Investigation: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation. Periodically after employment background investigations may be conducted.
Citizenship: Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Please note, Clark County does not provide H1B visa sponsorships or transfers for any employment positions.
Medical Examination:Employment is contingent upon the results of a physical examination performed by our examining physician.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing: Employment is contingent upon the results of a pre-employment drug examination.
Pre-Employment Agility Fitness Testing: Employment is contingent upon passing the P.O.S.T. Agility Fitness Standards.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
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, depending upon the division to which assigned.
Conducts detailed, independent investigations under the direction of the Investigative Supervisor or an attorney; records and maintains chain of custody on collected evidence and transports to evidence storage location; transports individuals including escorting witnesses or other individuals involved with cases.
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.
Conducts pre-employment background investigations and completes background reports.
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.
Resolves Family Support warrants by facilitating payments through various means including, but not limited to, telephone calls, in-person contacts, letters, or making arrests, to assist Office in the attainment of Federal Child Support Performance Measures.
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.
Participates in the probationary training and mentoring of Investigator I's as well as provides basic supervision on individual assignments where needed.
Uses standard office equipment, including a computer, in the course of the work.
Drives a personal or County motor vehicle to visit sites under investigation and transport witnesses and others.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Mobility to work in a typical public safety setting, including stamina to stand and/or walk for an extended period of time, and operate a motor vehicle; strength to restrain and/or eject individuals; vision to use standard office equipment and to read printed materials including a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Accommodations may be made for some of the physical demands for otherwise qualified individuals who require and request such accommodation. Must be capable of passing P.O.S.T. Agility Fitness Standards.
Come Make a Difference and Join the Clark County Family where we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Flexible Schedules including 4/10 options
More Money in Your Pocket
100% Employer Paid Defined Benefit Retirement
No Social Security Deduction
No State Income Taxes
Two Employer Sponsored Health Plans Offered - Choice of PPO or EPO (hybrid of HMO)
Medical (https://www.clarkcountynv.gov/government/departments/risk\management/employee\and\retiree\health_benefits.php#outer-2778) - Employer pays 90% of premium
Pharmacy Benefits (30, 90-day retail or mail order fills)
24/7 Telephone Advice Nurse - no employee cost
Teledoc, Doctoroo, and Dispatch Health
Retiree insurance - eligible after 5 years of service
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance - Employer Paid
AD&D - Employer Paid
Long Term Disability - Employer Paid
Generous Leave Accruals that include:
13 Paid Holidays including a Floating Birthday Holiday
Paid Vacation Leave
Paid Sick Leave
Holiday Leave
Other leave options
Catastrophic Leave
Parental Leave - Up to 90 days
Wide Variety of Voluntary Benefits that include
Guardian - Accident, Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
Trustmark - Permanent Life Insurance benefits and long-term care.
Sunlife Financial - Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance
TASC - Flexible Spending Account - FSA & Dependent Day Care Debit Card Available
Morgan Stanley - Deferred Compensation Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Fitness Center - $12/month
*Benefits vary and are subject to change depending on assignment, hiring organization and bargaining unit.
01
I understand that a copy of my valid Nevada State P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) certificate or equivalent valid P.O.S.T. II (or higher) certificate from a qualifying reciprocity state must be submitted or my application will be incomplete and not accepted. Copies of P.O.S.T. certifications may be attached to your online application OR emailed to Ashley.Gonzalez@clarkcountynv.gov. The candidate's name, recruitment title, and exam number must be written clearly on the documents.
I understand that my P.O.S.T Category II or higher certificate is a required document and must be submitted with my application to meet minimum qualifications; OR I have submitted acceptance to an accredited P.O.S.T. Category II (or higher) law enforcement academy; OR NV Reciprocity submitted.
02
The following questions 2 - 7 will be used to assist in determining if candidates meet the minimum qualifications. Please note that part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area).
Which best describes your level of education?
Some High School
High School Diploma or GED
Trade School or Technical Degree
Some College (1-29 semester credits)
Some College (30-59 semester credits)
Some College (60-89 semester credits)
Some College (90-120+ semester credits)
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree or higher
None of the above
03
List all degrees received or college level course work that directly relates to the position. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related education (see template below).
College/University:
Did you graduate:
College Major/Minor:
Semester Credits Completed:
Degree Received:
04
Indicate your full-time professional experience performing criminal investigations in a public agency or in sworn law enforcement duties.
No Experience
Less than 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
05
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 5. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
06
Please indicate which Nevada Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Category I certificate.
Yes, I have a valid Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I and/or Category II Certificate.
Yes, I have a valid out-of-state certification that meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category I and /or Category II reciprocity standards.
No, I do not have NV State P.O.S.T. Category I or Category II Certification.
07
Do you currently hold a valid driver's license?
Yes, I currently hold a valid Nevada driver's license.
Yes, I currently hold a valid driver's license from another state.
No, I do not currently hold a valid driver's license.
08
The following skills assessment is a self-assessment used to evaluate an applicant's training and experience.
I understand that:
A) Part-time experience must be prorated and credited as half of full-time experience (i.e., if you performed the task for two years in a part-time position, 20 hours per week, you can only credit yourself with one year of experience in that area)
B) The education, knowledge, and experience levels indicated by my skills assessment responses must be supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of my application;
C) Any falsification or misrepresentation of the information listed on the employment application or skills assessment may result in removal from the eligibility list or rescinding a job offer;
D) Responses to assessment questions that are not supported and clearly documented in the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections on the application may result in question scores being adjusted to receive zero points;
E) Assessment scores may be used to consider applicants for the selection process;
F) I further understand that since exam scores will be automatically generated based on the applicant's response to each item in the assessment, score appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
I have read and understand the above information regarding the completion of the following skills assessment questions. I further understand that this recruitment includes a skills assessment and that the answers I provide must be consistent with the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections detailed on my application and that scoring appeals will not be allowed for this recruitment.
09
I understand that applicants with P.O.S.T. certifications outside the state of Nevada must provide documentation at the time of hire proving their certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II or higher standards. Reference at http://www.post.state.nv.us.
I understand that if I have a non-Nevada P.O.S.T. Certification I must provide documentation with my application that my certification meets Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II or higher standards. NV RECIPROCITY.
N/A - I hold Nevada P.O.S.T. Category II or higher certification.
10
If you are coming from a Law Enforcement Agency outside Nevada, have you completed the Nevada P.O.S.T. reciprocity process?
Yes I have completed the reciprocity process.
No, I have not completed the reciprocity process.
In process, enrolled in NV reciprocity training.
N/A - I have a P.O.S.T Category II or higher certificate from Nevada.
11
If you answered Yes to question 11, have you held a job in Nevada that required a P.O.S.T. Category II or higher certification within two years after completing the reciprocity process?
Yes, I have held a job in NV requiring P.O.S.T. certification.
No, I have not held a job in NV requiring P.O.S.T. certification.
N/A - I have a P.O.S.T Category II or higher certification from Nevada.
12
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 11. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
13
Indicate your full-time professional experience in a position that required a P.O.S.T. Category II or higher certification.
No Experience
Less than 12 months
12 to 23 months
24 to 35 months
36 to 47 months
More than 48 months
14
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in question 12. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
15
Indicate your full-time professional experience in a sworn law enforcement capacity within a public agency, locating persons involved in various legal situations (i.e., to serve subpoenas, summons, warrants, motions, or any other legal documentation to individuals).
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
16
Indicate your full-time professional experience in a sworn law enforcement capacity within a public agency detaining individuals, placing them under arrest, and handling booking procedures.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
17
Indicate your full-time professional experience in a sworn law enforcement capacity within a public agency, taking statements from victims, witnesses, defendants and other individuals connected to the case.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
18
Indicate your full-time professional experience in a sworn law enforcement capacity within a public agency conducting detailed independent investigations under the direction of an Attorney or Supervisor.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
19
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 15 - 18. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
20
Indicate your full-time professional experience monitoring quality control of active case files to include identifying problems and determining actions to be taken.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
21
Indicate your full-time professional experience taking statements from victims, witnesses, defendants, and others connected to a legal proceeding, to include recording and maintaining the chain of custody and the transporting of items to an evidence storage vault.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
22
Indicate your full-time professional experience establishing, processing, and/or enforcing Child Support obligations.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
23
Indicate your full-time professional experience dealing with angry/frustrated individuals who may be experiencing sensitive and/or emotionally driven issues.
No Experience
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
3 to 4 years
4 to 5 years
More than 5 years
24
Please list all employer(s) and each job title on your application where your experience was obtained in questions 20 - 23. The template provided below must be completed in its entirety or the application will be considered incomplete and not eligible to move forward in the process. Type N/A if you have no related experience (see template below). Do not list "see attached resume"
Employer Name:
Job Title:
Hours Worked Per Week:
Dates of Employment:
25
Indicate your Police/Fire Nevada Public Employment Retirement System (NV PERS) service credit.
No Police/Fire NV PERS service credit.
Less than 2 years
2 to 3 years
More than 3 years
26
This recruitment may be used to fill part-time positions. Please indicate if you would be interested in a part-time position.
Yes, I would be interested in a part-time position.
No, I would not be interested in a part-time position.
27
Some positions may be Grant Funded. Grant Funded positions are subject to continuation based on availability of grant funds and the employee will be terminated without right of appeal when such funds are no longer available.
I am willing to be considered for a Grant-Funded position as described above.
I would not like to be considered for a Grant-Funded position.
Required Question
Employer
Clark County
Address
500 S. Grand Central Pkwy, 3rd Floor PO Box 551791 Las Vegas, Nevada, 89155-1791
Phone
(702)455-4565
Website
http://www.clarkcountynv.gov
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