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SPECIAL AGENT-IN-CHARGE

California Department of Justice
Fresno, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/25/2026
Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Bureau of Firearms Assistant Director, the Special Agent in Charge (SAC) is responsible for the overall operation of the Sacramento, Fresno, and Dublin Regional and Field Offices, in addition to the Contra Costa Anti-Violence Support Effort Task Force in Dublin, the Tulare County Agencies Regional Gun Violence Enforcement Team in Visalia, and the participation with FBI Safe Streets Task Force in Sacramento. The SAC serves as the overall manager/coordinator for the associated sworn and professional staff assigned to these offices, in addition to the program staff assigned to the Armed and Prohibited Persons Unit (APPU) and the Roster and Lab Certification program.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-518990

Position #(s):

419-823-8523-003

Working Title

SPECIAL AGENT-IN-CHARGE

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:

Fresno 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, Bureau of Firearms.
  • 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 .
  • 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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