SPECIAL AGENT IN CHARGE

California Department of Justice; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 139,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

California Department of Justice in Fresno County is seeking a Special Agent-in-Charge to lead and coordinate the operational and administrative activities of staff across various law enforcement units. The role focuses on high-level management and cross-agency collaboration to ensure effective enforcement operations.

The position is permanent, full-time, based in Fresno County, with in-office telework expectations and a Monday–Friday workweek.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate operational and administrative activities of staff and law enforcement personnel across multiple levels and agencies.
• Oversee enforcement programs including SOU, INCA, TRUE, PSIU, EPIC, CCSP, FEP, WCIT, VCMO, MAGNET, HIIT, RFT, ORCE, FPLEU, HT SPAT, SD HTTF, LEIU, NCRIC, and the Aviation Program.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Bureau Director, the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) is assigned as the highest management level agent responsible for coordinating the operational and administrative activities of the various levels of staff and local, state, and/or federal law enforcement personnel. The SAC manages and acts as a liaison with various department s and other state, local, and federal entities relative to the administrative and operational functions of the various Bureau of Investigation, Regional Offices. In addition, duties may include oversight for one or more of the following enforcement programs: Special Operations Unit (SOU), Inland Crackdown Allied (INCA) Task Force, Tax Recovery in the Underground Economy (TRUE) Task Force, Placer Special Investigation Unit (PSIU) Task Force, Eradication and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis (EPIC) Program, Controlled Chemical Substance Program (CCSP), Fentanyl Enforcement Program (FEP), White Collar Investigation Team (WCIT), Violent Crime Major Offender (VCMO) Program, Merced Area Gang and Narcotic Enforcement Team (MAGNET), High Impact Investigation Team (HIIT), Recycle Fraud Team (RFT), Organized Retail Criminal Enterprise (ORCE), Foreign Prosecution and Law Enforcement Unit (FPLEU), Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Team (HT SPAT), San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (SD HTTF), Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit (LEIU)(managerial oversight), Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)(managerial oversight), and the Aviation Program.

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Bureau Director, the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) is assigned as the highest management level agent responsible for coordinating the operational and administrative activities of the various levels of staff and local, state, and/or federal law enforcement personnel. The SAC manages and acts as a liaison with various department s and other state, local, and federal entities relative to the administrative and operational functions of the various Bureau of Investigation, Regional Offices. In addition, duties may include oversight for one or more of the following enforcement programs: Special Operations Unit (SOU), Inland Crackdown Allied (INCA) Task Force, Tax Recovery in the Underground Economy (TRUE) Task Force, Placer Special Investigation Unit (PSIU) Task Force, Eradication and Prevention of Illicit Cannabis (EPIC) Program, Controlled Chemical Substance Program (CCSP), Fentanyl Enforcement Program (FEP), White Collar Investigation Team (WCIT), Violent Crime Major Offender (VCMO) Program, Merced Area Gang and Narcotic Enforcement Team (MAGNET), High Impact Investigation Team (HIIT), Recycle Fraud Team (RFT), Organized Retail Criminal Enterprise (ORCE), Foreign Prosecution and Law Enforcement Unit (FPLEU), Human Trafficking and Sexual Predator Apprehension Team (HT SPAT), San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force (SD HTTF), Law Enforcement Intelligence Unit (LEIU)(managerial oversight), Northern California Regional Intelligence Center (NCRIC)(managerial oversight), and the Aviation Program.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-512256

Position #(s):
419-822-8523-002

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 Week
Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Investigation, Fresno Regional Office.
• 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.
• Pending budget approval.
• 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!