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Special Agent

California Department of Justice
Alameda, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/14/2025
Job Description And Duties

The Special Agent will conduct criminal, civil and financial investigations involving enforcement of the Gambling Control Act and/or other criminal and civil statutes.

New to State Candidates

New to state candidates for the Special Agent classification are entitled to the entrance salary rate (minimum) for Range A, which is currently $7,454. Candidates who meet alternate range criteria (ARC) 175, will qualify for the entrance salary rate (minimum) of range B, which is currently $8,592.

Education Incentive

Agents with an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or Intermediate POST certificate will receive a 2.5% salary differentialof 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 per Pay Differential_244

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-494849

Position #(s):

419-710-8482-XXX

Working Title

Special Agent

Classification

SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$7,454.00 - $10,351.00 A

$8,592.00 - $12,834.00 B

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

# of Positions:

3

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

  • Positions are located in the Division of Law Enforcement Bureau of Gambling Control.
  • For more information about the Special Agent position please visit the Attorney General’s website at Become a DOJ Special Agent .
  • For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website .
  • The office location for these positions is in Dublin.
  • 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 : $7,454 - $12,834

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