Investigator
Santa Clara County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
This position is located at the Milpitas Investigations Office in Milpitas.
Final Filing Date: 4/28/2026
Job Code #: JC-514599
Are you ready to take on a meaningful and impactful role in law enforcement? We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Peace Officer to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and confidential criminal investigations while collaborating with top-tier law enforcement agencies. If you are driven by integrity, public service, and protecting organizational security, this role provides a challenging and rewarding career path.
Key Responsibilities
Desirable Qualifications
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Final Filing Date: 4/28/2026
Job Code #: JC-514599
Are you ready to take on a meaningful and impactful role in law enforcement? We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Peace Officer to join our team. This position offers the opportunity to work on complex and confidential criminal investigations while collaborating with top-tier law enforcement agencies. If you are driven by integrity, public service, and protecting organizational security, this role provides a challenging and rewarding career path.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct highly confidential and complex criminal investigations related to internal security, employee misconduct, document integrity, public funds, and other criminal matters
- Investigate cases involving burglary, tampering with official records and systems, and other specialized incidents
- Collaborate with multi-agency task forces, including partnerships with the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, and other allied agencies
- Provide investigative testimony and serve as a witness in State and Federal courts
- Offer advisory support and investigative services to legal staff and partner agencies
- Perform full peace officer duties in accordance with California Penal Code Section 830.3
- Effect and assist in arrests, issue citations for misdemeanors and registration violations, and serve/assist with search warrants
- Complete additional assignments and duties as required
Desirable Qualifications
- Strong investigative and analytical skills with the ability to handle sensitive and complex cases
- High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when working with confidential information
- Excellent communication skills, including report writing and courtroom testimony
- Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple law enforcement and government agencies
- Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and peace officer responsibilities
- Sound judgment and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations
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