$138,052 - $167,810 yearly
County of Santa Clara
San Jose, CA
This posting covers Santa Clara County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it. Description Under supervision, to perform field investigations, interview witnesses, gather evidence on behalf of indigents represented by the Office of the Public Defender. NOTE: Candidates who meet the employment standards will be invited to take an on-line examination tentatively scheduled for a seven day window that opens October 26, 2026. Typical Tasks Investigates financial eligibility of applicants for Public Defender assistance; Locates and interviews witnesses; Assembles physical and documentary evidence; Inspects the scene of the alleged crime in order to locate, identify, assemble, preserve, evaluate and record evidence; Interviews indigents represented by the Office of the Public Defender for detailed information relative to requested investigation; Acts as liaison with and secures cooperation of Federal,...