
Special Agent Supervisor
State of California See More Job Openings by This Employer- Full Time
- $9,423 - $14,093/month
- Sacramento County, CA
Under the direction of the Special Prosecutions Section (SPS) Senior Assistant Attorney General and the general supervision of the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Investigation Special Agent-in-Charge, the Special Agent Supervisor (SAS) is responsible for leading and conducting complex, high-priority, and often sensitive investigations on behalf of the Attorney General. These investigations frequently involve matters of significant public interest or impact, including but not limited to major financial fraud, tax fraud, human trafficking, public corruption, and other cases within the purview of SPS.
This position demands a high level of independence, judgment, and leadership in investigative execution across California and occasionally in out-of-state jurisdiction. The SAS will not only perform investigative work but also supervise investigative teams in operational settings, ensuring that field operations are carried out effectively and lawfully.
The SAS will engage in a wide range of investigative techniques, including:
- Analyzing complex financial and public records
- Interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses
- Authorizing search warrants
- Executing surveillance and search/seizure operations
- Developing and managing confidential informants
- Serving as case lead on high-impact, multijurisdictional investigations
Focus and Coordination
This role involves regular and substantive contact with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, as well as prosecutors, and regulatory authorities. The SAS will be expected to cultivate strategic relationships and coordinate investigative efforts across jurisdictions.
The successful candidate will possess a proven ability to operate both independently and as part of a larger prosecutorial team, displaying leadership in the field, sound tactical judgment, and a commitment to public service and the mission of the Department of Justice.
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Salary- $9,423 - $14,093/month
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- Extensive experience drafting and executing search warrants, including complex financial, digital, and multi-location warrants
- Strong courtroom testimony experience, including preliminary hearings, grand juries, and trails, especially in complex or sensitive cases
- Experience working in a vertical prosecution environment, coordinating closely with prosecutors from investigation through case resolution
- Proven ability to lead investigative teams in operational field settings
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage confidential informants and intelligence sources
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure and perform multiple tasks with accuracy, precision and neatness
- Ability to maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all levels of staff
- Ability to foster positive working relationships with internal/external customers and/or contacts
- Ability to successfully lead and supervise a group of individuals
- Act independently as well as in a team environment
- Receive and follow directions from supervisor
- Strong work ethic and attendance
- Excellent computer skills using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
Additional Documents
Department Information
- This position is located in the Criminal Law Division, Special Prosecutions Section.
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
- The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
Candidates must have a current California POST Basic or Specialized Certificate which meets Penal Codes 830.1, 830.2, or 830.3 in order to be considered.
Please note, all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees, and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accrodance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
Education Incentive
Agents with an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or Intermediate POST certificate will receive a 2.5% salary differential of the base pay. Agents with a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Advance POST certificate will receive a 5% salary differential of the base pay, as perPay Differential 244
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/13/2025Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
DLE- Priscilla Vong
Attn: Priscilla Vong - JC-480095
Department of Justice / DLE-OC- Personnel Services Unit
1300 I Street, Suite 1140
Sacramento, CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
DLE- Priscilla Vong
Department of Justice / DLE-OC- Personnel Services Unit
1300 I Street, Suite 1140
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is required and must be included.
- Statement of Qualifications -
The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as a documentation of your ability to communicate clearly and concisely inwriting, should be typed, and no more than one page in length. Failure to follow instructions or address the specific SOQ prompt below may result in disqualification.
- Please describe your experience working on an investigation where you took the lead. Explain your role, the challenges,and the outcome of the assignment. Provide specific examples.
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Priscilla Vong
(916) 210-7432
Priscilla.Vong@doj.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Information on Application FilingPlease note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device. BenefitsBenefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.