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District Attorney Investigator

Placer County
Auburn, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/16/2026
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The Placer County District Attorney’s Office is seeking experienced investigators to apply for an opening within the Investigations Unit. There is currently one vacancy.

The Placer County Bureau of Investigations consists of approximately 21 sworn investigators and 9 professional staff. Our office is dedicated to protecting the Placer community and maintaining the excellent quality of life for our residents.

District Attorney Investigators work closely with Deputy District Attorneys and conduct some of the most intricate, sensitive, and unique investigations in law enforcement. Investigators also assist law enforcement agencies with scene processing, complex investigations, and other operations.

Temporary/Extra-help assignments are limited to 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours (or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants) in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits. Extra-help appointments made from this eligible list may transition to permanent status, should vacancies arise.

This continuous recruitment will remain open for the calendar year, or until the final filing date, whichever occurs first. The eligible list established from this continuous recruitment will expire by the end of the calendar year. Applicants will be eligible to reapply and take an examination if a new recruitment opens the following calendar year.

To be included in the first round of application screening, submit your application by 5:00 pm, on October 17, 2025.

Following this date, applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis.

Placer County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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