Investigative Services Analyst - Extra Help

About the Department

CURRENT VACANCY IS WITHIN THE 

SHASTA COUNTY PROBATION DEPARTMENT

ORAL EXAM IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR OCTOBER 2025

SEE “SPECIAL REQUIREMENT” SECTION REGARDING 

POSSESSION OF A VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE 

RESPONSES TO SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS REQUIRED

FINAL FILING DATE: OCTOBER 23, 2025 AT 12:00 PM

SALARY INFORMATION

$26.73 - $34.12 APPROXIMATE HOURLY

ABOUT SHASTA COUNTY

Shasta County offers all of the amenities of the big city while retaining a comfortable small-town atmosphere.  With its natural beauty, affordable housing, excellent educational system, abundance of recreational opportunities, and excellent quality of life, Shasta County is a great place to live, work, and raise a family.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Probation Department conducts pre-sentence investigations, prepares pre-sentence reports, and makes placement recommendations for juveniles and adults accused of felonies. Following sentencing, the department monitors all individuals given terms of probation. The major divisions and "core" functions of the department are adult and juvenile intake, and adult and juvenile supervision.

The Shasta County Juvenile Rehabilitation Facility (JRF) is a 24-hour secure detention facility administered by the Probation Department. The JRF is responsible for the care, custody, and control of youth and transitional aged youth up to twenty-five years of age. Our mission is accomplished by ensuring staff serve as role models and project an appearance, attitude and behavior which creates an atmosphere conducive to positive change, and by working closely with our community partners to deliver research driven programs targeting the individual needs of our population.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Under general direction, Investigative Services Analyst performs a variety of investigative and administrative analysis functions.  May conduct, but is not limited to, background investigations for the purpose of determining suitability for employment, quality assurance investigations, Internal Affairs and organizational operation reviews.  

Extra help positions are hourly employees that may work up to 900 hours in a fiscal year (July 1-June 30). Benefits are not included.

Position Duties

Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Gathers, tabulates and analyzes data.  May conduct background investigations of potential sworn and non-sworn employees; investigates complaints against employees (Internal Affairs investigations); and may independently conduct or assist with diverse administrative and civil investigations.  Conducts in-person interviews, performs record searches through various resources such as the Department of Justice, educational and financial institutions, courts, and with the Department of Motor Vehicles.  Duties are dependent upon the specific assignment and area of expertise.  Performs work authorized under their particular/specific certification.  

Examines and interprets documents and statements according to the provisions of laws, rules and regulations.   Results of the investigation will be completed in written format and submitted for review and evaluation.  

Minimum Qualifications

It is the responsibility of applicants to identify in their application materials how they meet the minimum qualifications listed below.

Any combination of education and experience sufficient to directly demonstrate possession and application of the following:

Knowledge of: Possession and application of knowledge and abilities associated with the duty assignment; Investigative principles and practices; Law enforcement record systems and accessing of State and Federal rules and regulations, reports pertaining to the confidentiality of criminal record information and driver license information; General organizational and operating procedures of enforcement agencies.  

Ability to: Gather and analyze data; identify areas of concern; reason logically; exercise sound judgment; perform and document findings; read and interpret procedures and State and Federal regulations; work in a Microsoft Windows-based environment; work effectively with the internet; follow both written and verbal directions; communicate effectively (written and verbal); work independently; maintain professional ethics; and provide professional services.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A bachelor's degree in a related field AND one (1) year of experience conducting investigations in a law enforcement agency and/or military, with the primary responsibility of the position being to conduct investigations. 

Direct law enforcement experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis. 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license at time of application and have an acceptable driving record according to the County driving policy. 

If assigned to conduct background investigations, incumbents will have two (2) months from the date of appointment to this class to obtain a valid POST-certified background investigation certification.  Failure to obtain certification as outlined will result in the incumbent becoming disqualified for further employment as an Investigative Services Analyst.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

Responses to the following must be submitted with a completed application.

1. Do you have a Bachelor's Degree?  If yes, please list what your degree is in.  If No, type "N/A".
2. Do you have one (1) year of full-time (40 hours/week) experience conducting investigations in law enforcement, military and/or in the private sector as a Private Investigator (PI)?  If yes, please describe.  If no, type "N/A".
3. Have you had direct law enforcement experience? If yes, please list positions held, duties assigned and time frames of employment. If no, type “N/A”.
4. Have you had employment where your primary responsibility was conducting investigations? If yes, please list company name and how many hours per week.  If no, type "N/A".
5. I acknowledge that this position requires to have a valid California drives license. Yes/No

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.   Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.   Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions.

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

• All new employees are required to have their paycheck directly deposited to a bank account.
• Some positions may require a valid California driver's license and acceptable driving record according to County policy.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for those persons who are disabled under the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of the position.
• As part of the selection process, all individuals provided with a preliminary offer of employment with Shasta County will be subject to a background investigation, including a criminal history check (primarily completed through the taking of fingerprints). An image of your fingerprints will be captured and sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).  The resulting report of your conviction history, (if any), will be evaluated along with the other information received in connection with your application. Except as otherwise required by law, a criminal conviction will not necessarily disqualify you from the position. The nature of the offense, the date of the offense, the surrounding circumstances, and the relevance of the offense to the position applied for may, however, be considered. 
• Based on the results of the background investigation and criminal history check, applicants may then be provided with an offer of employment conditioned on the results of a medical examination, which includes drug/alcohol testing. 

• In accordance with Government Code Section 3100, County employees, in the event of a disaster are considered disaster workers and may be asked to respond accordingly.

Other Qualifications

Shasta County Personnel will accept applications and responses to the supplemental questions until 12:00 p.m., on October 23, 2025. A Resume and/or Cover Letter will be accepted in addition to the application form but will not serve as a substitute for a completed application. It is not acceptable to complete the application with statements such as, “Refer to Resume and/or Cover Letter,” or “See Attached Resume and/or Cover Letter” the employment application must be completed in its entirety prior to submission. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Closing date postmarks or faxes will NOT be accepted. This recruitment will establish a list that may or may not be used by other departments. Prior applicants must reapply to be considered. 

Applicants will be screened and those considered best qualified will be invited to appear for an oral and/or written examination. Meeting the announced requirements does not guarantee inclusion into the selection process. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of additional application screening, written and/or practical exam(s), oral interview, or any combination thereof. 

Applicants are encouraged to apply on-line at www.ShastaCountyCareers.com or submit an application to the Shasta County Personnel Office.

Arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities. Requests for accommodations may be made to the Shasta County Personnel Office by the filing deadline posted on this bulletin. Shasta County does not discriminate on the basis of disability. If you feel you are being denied service based on a disability, our ADA Coordinator may be reached at (530) 225-5515; relay service (800) 735-2922; fax (530) 225-5345.

Shasta County will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act.  You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you.  After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Shasta County is concerned about a conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.  Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.

SHASTA COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Shasta County Personnel

1450 Court Street, Suite 348; Redding, CA 96001; (530) 225-5515