Investigative Assistant

Job description

Salary- $72,134.40 - $90,064.00/year

The Placer County Sheriff's Office is seeking detail-oriented, organized, and motivated individuals to join our team as an Investigative Assistant. This position offers a unique opportunity to support critical law enforcement operations through background investigations, records management, regulatory compliance, and analytical support. As an Investigative Assistant, you will conduct employment background investigations and contractor/vendor clearances, review and redact sensitive documents, audio, and video recordings for public release, and help ensure compliance with criminal justice information security requirements. You will also serve as a key liaison with the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST), California Department of Justice (DOJ), and contracted software vendors. Additional responsibilities include monitoring contractor and vendor compliance with Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) requirements, tracking unit-specific data, and supporting operational efficiency. If you have strong investigative, analytical, and organizational skills, a commitment to confidentiality, and an interest in supporting public safety, we encourage you to apply! The eligible list established as a result of this recruitment may be used to fill additional vacancies as they arise, subject to position-specific requirements.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience: Two years' experience, either as a California Peace Officer as defined by Section 830 of the California Penal Code, or as a Community Service Officer or equivalent position with a law enforcement agency performing crime prevention and other law enforcement related work

OR

Three years of experience performing civilian field, office clerical or secretarial work in direct support of higher-level law enforcement or private sector management.

OR

Three years performing public assistance eligibility determination.

Training: Equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade. Completion of POST certified PC 832 course is desirable.

To be included in the first round of application screening, submit your application by 5:00 p.m. on September 9, 2026. Following that date, applications will be screened on a bi-weekly basis until the recruitment is closed.

Benefits

Placer County offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees. The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change. Applicants should inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view Placer Public Employees Organization (PPEO) benefits. For more information regarding the benefits Placer County has to offer, please visit Placer County's Human Resources website.