Estate Investigator

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is accepting applications for an Estate Investigator.

Incumbents are responsible for reviewing referrals and conducting interviews with members of the public, conservators, and others in the field to conduct investigations of property and estates.

Further responsibility includes preparing follow-up investigation reports for estate planning and/or estate sales and ensuring the protection of estate properties.

The Estate Investigator will work both in the office and the field daily.

Field work can be challenging as work conditions will be in decedent's residence, which may not have electricity/running water, or they may be exposed to unpleasant smells of a hoarder residence or decomposition.

The employee will have to be comfortable with working in an investigative field related to a decedent, their death, viewing and reading confidential documents related to their death.

Competitive candidates will possess in depth knowledge conducting field investigations as well as experience in researching and locating heirs or other interested parties and physically securing assets of persons that have expired .

Candidates who have experience working for a County Public Administrator or Public Guardian Office are highly desired.

Additionally, candidates working in the investigative field are also highly desired.

Meet the Team!

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office , with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California.

The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Search for the wills of deceased persons.

• Locate and inventory personal property of deceased persons.

• Investigate business establishments owned by deceased persons.

• Secure cash, stocks, bonds, or other legal assets.

• Prepare preliminary appraisals of businesses for valuation purposes.

• Assist in managing estate properties held for distribution.

• Interview and advise surviving relatives and/or friends of deceased persons on estate matters and procedures.

• Arrange furniture, etc., for auction sales.

• Insure for the protection of properties against theft and vandalism.

• Provide testimony in court.

• Prepare and submit detailed and itemized reports.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from high school or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D.

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Experience: Three years of experience directly related to interviewing, investigative procedures, accounting principles, or legal actions.

(Completion of undergraduate level courses from an accredited college or university in law, real estate, accounting, or a closely related field to the assignment may substitute for the required experience on the basis of 30 seme...