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Cold Case Detective

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2027-RFP-00019State & Local

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The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office is seeking a qualified Cold Case Detective to support its Investigations Bureau in reopening and resolving long-dormant criminal cases, including homicides, sexual assaults, and missing persons incidents. The role involves reevaluating archived evidence with contemporary forensic methods such as DNA analysis and CODIS database matching, reinterviewing witnesses and family members, and meticulously reconstructing case files to develop prosecutable leads. The detective will ensure proper chain of custody protocols are followed, collaborate with forensic specialists and prosecutors, and work closely with law enforcement partners across the county, including those serving Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, San Carlos, Portola Valley, and unincorporated areas of Redwood City, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto. Additionally, the position supports the jurisdictional responsibilities of the Sheriff’s Office over Sam Trans and Caltrain facilities and infrastructure. The solicitation for this position, identified as 2027-RFP-00019, was posted on July 29, 2026, with a response deadline of August 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM. The contract is issued under the State, Local, and Tribal Government (SLED) category and will be managed by the Sheriff’s Office headquartered in Redwood City, California, with all work to be performed within the county. Primary point of contact for inquiries is Kelly Wong, Legal Office Specialist, reachable at 650-599-1536 or kwong4@smcgov.org, with secondary support provided by Administrative Services Manager Veronica Ruiz at 650-363-7819 or vruiz@smcgov.org. Applicants must demonstrate expertise in cold case investigations, advanced forensic collaboration, and the ability to operate within the legal and procedural frameworks of California’s criminal justice system.

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Hire Cold Case Detective to resolve homicides, sexual assaults, and missing persons using modern forensics across San Mateo County.

Agency

California → Sheriff's OfficeView Agency

NAICS

922120 - Police ProtectionView NAICS

Place of Performance

CA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

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Standard Contract Template Over $200K Draft - San Mateo County

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Standard Contract Template Under $200K Draft - San Mateo County

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AgencyCalifornia → Sheriff's Office
Contacts2 people available
OfficeRedwood City, CA, 94063, US
Organization / Agency
California → Sheriff's Office
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Office AddressRedwood City, CA, 94063, US
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Kelly WongLEGAL OFFICE SPECIALIST
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Veronica RuizAdministrative Services Manager
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The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office Investigations Bureau provides thorough and effective investigative and specialized services to the public and San Mateo County criminal justice agencies to ensure safer communities and provide the foundation for investigation and successful prosecution of criminals while promoting countywide and area-wide collaborative partnerships. The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office services Half Moon Bay, Millbrae, San Carlos, Portola Valley, the unincorporated areas of Redwood City, Menlo Park, and East Palo Alto. Sam Trans buses, kiosks, vehicles, and facilities and Caltrain rail equipment, stations, and facilities are also policed by the Sheriff's Office. The Cold Case Unit investigates unsolved dormant homicides, sexual assault cases, and missing person cases through reexamining evidence using modern forensic technology (e.g. - DNA or CODIS) and investigative techniques . Their investigations entail reviewing old case files, re-interviewing witnesses and families, and preparing cases for prosecution. Key duties include identifying new leads, maintaining chain of custody, and collaborating with forensic experts to build a new case from old evidence.

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