• Conduct thorough investigations
• Deal effectively and tactfully with the public
• Exercise good judgment and discretion in conducting investigations
• Keep records and write, clear, concise and comprehensive reports
• Follow all legal requirements in issuing citations

This position is responsible for investigating a wide variety of sensitive cases pertaining to civil and criminal matters, housing, consumer fraud, human resources, civil litigation and related matters under the direction of the City Attorney's Office. This position is expected to maintain positive working relationships with a variety of stakeholders and individuals, be able to coordinate multi-agency efforts and activities related to investigations, and utilize tact, professionalism, and thoroughness when interviewing potential witnesses and subjects of investigations.

• Perform / conduct field investigations and surveillance, visit scenes of alleged injuries or crimes related to a wide variety of matters related to the City’s interests
• Conduct and coordinate witness interviews; serve subpoenas
• Gather and preserve data and evidence, analyze data gathered in the course investigations; photographing crime and accident scenes
• Evaluate physical, material, and environmental factors relevant to case investigations
• Transcribe witness interviews and other related administrative duties
• Issue citations consistent with legal requirements
• Prepare affidavits; summaries and reports of factual findings based on gathered evidence
• Testify in court; prepare hearing/trial materials including presentations materials, and visual displays, charts and diagrams of crime and accident scenes and events
• Perform related work as assigned

Any combination equivalent to education and experience likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education:
Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major coursework in police science, criminology, public or business administration.

Experience:
Administrative Specialist I: Two years of full-time civil, criminal, or law enforcement investigative experience.

Administrative Specialist II: Four years of full-time civil, criminal, or law enforcement investigative experience.

Knowledge
Knowledge of existing criminal codes and laws, modern investigative techniques and methods; preserving and presenting evidence and investigative findings.

Ability
Ability to handle responsible investigative assignments with tact, resourcefulness, and good judgment; Prepare and maintain investigative data, records and reports; Communicate verbally and in writing; Operate modern equipment used in criminal investigative work; Work with individual members of the legal staff, representatives of other groups and organizations relating to criminal justice system activities.

Other Requirements
Possession of a valid California Driver's License and satisfactory driving record at the time ofappointment is required as a condition of initial and continued employment only if the operationof a vehicle, rather than the employee's ability to get to/from various work locations in a timelymanner, is necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

SELECTION PROCESS:
If the hiring manager is interested in your application, you will be contacted for next steps in the process.

OTHER INFORMATION:
Part time positions are not benefited with the exception of accrued sick leave, which is provided in accordance with the Healthy Workplace Healthy Family Act of 2014 (AB 1522)

Part-time positions at the City of Alameda may be eligible for limited benefits.