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Special Agent-in-Charge Special Skills

California Department of Justice
Sacramento, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/24/2026
Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Division of Law Enforcement (DLE), Assistant Chief, the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) is responsible for planning, organizing, and directing the activities of the programs within the Professional Standards and Compliance Section, including: the Professional Standards Group (PSG), the Background Investigations Unit (BIU), Peer Support Program, and the Advanced Training Center (ATC). The incumbent will oversee sensitive and complex internal affairs investigations, criminal investigations, discrimination complaint allegations, sexual harassment allegations, and reports results to both division management and the Department’s Equal Employment Rights and Resolution Office. In addition, the incumbent will testify at State Personnel Board hearings. This position is also responsible for establishing policies and maintaining oversight of departmental employment background investigations and for ensuring compliance with current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) background investigation requirements.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-515380

Position #(s):

419-518-8523-001

Working Title

Special Agent-in-Charge Special Skills

Classification

SPECIAL AGENT-IN-CHARGE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$12,430.00 - $16,279.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Office of the Chief, Professional Standards and Compliance 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 www.oag.ca.gov .
  • Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Benefits of working for the State of California:
  • Work-life balance
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Flexible paid leave options
  • Consistent wage increases
  • Pension retirement
  • Job stability
  • Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Salary : $12,430 - $16,279

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