Special Agent

California Department of Justice; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

California Department of Justice in Sacramento is seeking a Special Agent to join the Threat Assessment Group (TAG) within the Dignitary Protection Unit (DPU). The role involves following up on identified threats and managing active investigations, including field visits and gathering information.

The Special Agent will handle warrants, perform physical and analytical threat assessment for all AG travel, and work under the general direction of the Special Agent Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• conduct follow-up investigations on identified threats
• responsible for all active investigations, knocking on doors and talking to individuals to gather information
• search warrants, arrest warrants
• physical and/or analytical advance work and threat assessment on all of the AG’s travel

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Special Agent Supervisor, the Special Agent (SA) for the Threat Assessment Group (TAG) will support the Dignitary Protection Unit (DPU). The SA will conduct follow-up investigations on any identified threats and will be responsible for all active investigations, knocking on doors and talking to individuals to gather information, search warrants, arrest warrants, and any physical and/or analytical advance work and threat assessment on all of the AG’s travel.

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Special Agent Supervisor, the Special Agent (SA) for the Threat Assessment Group (TAG) will support the Dignitary Protection Unit (DPU). The SA will conduct follow-up investigations on any identified threats and will be responsible for all active investigations, knocking on doors and talking to individuals to gather information, search warrants, arrest warrants, and any physical and/or analytical advance work and threat assessment on all of the AG’s travel.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-531788

Position #(s): 419-087-8482-002

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

1

Work Location

Sacramento County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

• Position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Office of the Chief, Threat Assessment Group.
• 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 this position is in Sacramento .
• 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!