Police Practices Section - Deputy Attorney General

California Department of Justice; California; Hybrid; USD 106,000 - 202,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Pension retirement

Job stability

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

California Department of Justice's Police Practices Section seeks experienced attorneys to advance constitutional policing and rights of Californians through investigation, litigation, and advocacy.

The role involves complex matters in policing, confinement conditions, and interactions with multiple DOJ divisions, law enforcement agencies, and oversight bodies, with opportunities to influence policy and practice.

Responsibilities

• Work on constitutional policing issues including use of force and search and seizure.
• Engage with multiple DOJ divisions and law enforcement agencies on policy and training.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

The Police Practices Section (PPS) is seeking experienced and motivated attorneys to join our team dedicated to constitutional policing within the California Department of Justice.

The Attorney General has broad constitutional and statutory oversight relating to local and state law enforcement agencies in California. On behalf of the Attorney General, PPS engages in a broad range of work, including investigations conducted under California Civil Code section 52.3 and Government Code section 11180 et seq.; independent and collaborative reviews of law enforcement agency policies, patterns, and practices; monitoring and enforcement of stipulated judgments and other mandated reforms; developing policy and practice recommendations after a fatal shooting of an unarmed person by a peace officer under Government Code section 12525.3; developing policy and practice recommendations pursuant to Government Code section 12525.3; review and implementation of law enforcement policies including Hate Crimes Policy Oversight pursuant to Penal Code section 13023; and other actions related to the enforcement of state law with respect to California law enforcement agencies.

The attorney hired into the advertised position will work on a wide range of issues and subject matter areas relating to constitutional policing and conditions of confinement, including issues such as use of force and search and seizure; de-escalation; medical and mental health care of incarcerated people; policing or corrections operations, management, and supervision; community engagement; independent oversight of local and state law enforcement agencies; and review of policies and training. Well-qualified candidates will have demonstrated a subject matter expertise in these areas, as well as a commitment to civil rights and social justice, countering bias, and advancing the rights of Californians through investigation, litigation, or other forms of advocacy, as explained in their statement of qualifications. The attorney hired into the advertised position will also have significant engagement with other sections and divisions of the Department of Justice, including the Division of Law Enforcement, the Criminal Law Division, the Civil Division, and other sections of the Public Rights Division, as well as state and local law enforcement agencies and oversight bodies.

Assignments in PPS may include: affirmatively planning, organizing, managing, and conducting large-scale investigations and civil litigation, often on cutting edge, novel issues of law and fact; researching complex factual and legal issues on emerging constitutional rights issues relating to police practices and conditions of confinement; engaging with law enforcement agencies and oversight bodies, civil rights organizations, other advocates, city officials, and members of the public; providing advice on sensitive and high-profile matters to the Attorney General, other high level state officials and agencies, and other sections and divisions of the Department of Justice; reviewing and analyzing proposed state legislation with a lens toward constitutional policing; and developing model policies, training, and best practices for state and local law enforcement agencies. The most competitive candidates will have significant experience with systemic impact investigations and/or developing and litigating complex matters in federal and state courts.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536542

Position #(s): 420-481-5705-XXX

Working Title

Police Practices Section - Deputy Attorney General

Classification

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL IV

$11,993.00 - $16,096.00

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

Shall Consider

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL III

$10,852.00 - $15,325.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL V

$12,659.00 - $16,883.00

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL

$7,969.00 - $12,026.00

# of Positions: 1

Work Location

United States

Telework

Hybrid

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Police Practices Section, and may be filled in Sacramento, Oakland, San Francisco, Fresno, San Diego or Los Angeles.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum\" ( HAM) salary ( Hiring Above Minimum Policy ).

The Starting Salary For Each Classification Will Be

• Deputy Attorney General Range A (0-24 months): $8,846 and Range B (2-5 years): $9,956
• Deputy Attorney General III (5 years): $12,046
• Deputy Attorney General IV (6+ years): $13,313

New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.

Additional Information

• 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.
• DAG V consideration - lateral transfers only.
• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at http://www.oag.ca.gov .

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!