Special Agent Supervisor

California Department of Justice; Alameda (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave

Pension retirement

Job stability

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PSLF

Job summary

California Department of Justice in Alameda County seeks a Special Agent Supervisor to lead the Bureau of Firearms, APPS Investigative Team. You will plan, direct and supervise complex investigations, organize raids, and coordinate with local, state and federal partners to enforce SB 950.

This permanent, full-time, in-office role offers day shifts, Monday–Friday, with opportunities to mentor agents, review reports, and contribute to multi‑jurisdictional enforcement efforts while upholding public

Responsibilities

• Direct and supervise the Bureau of Firearms investigations.
• Plan, direct, coordinate case investigations by Special Agents.
• Organize and conduct complex or sensitive investigations.
• Supervise field surveillance and enforcement operations.
• Coordinate with local, state, and federal agencies.
• Interrogate suspects and interview witnesses; liaise with prosecutors.
• Organize raids to seize illegal firearms and make arrests.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC), the

Under the general supervision of the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC), the Special Agent Supervisor (SAS) is responsible for the administration and supervision of the Bureau of Firearms, APPS Investigative Team, which perform enforcement duties related to Senate Bill (SB) 950. Plan, direct, coordinate, and assign case investigations to the Special Agents. Organize and conduct the more difficult, complex or sensitive investigations. Directly supervise field surveillance and enforcement operations. Review reports and evaluate operations. May provide coordination, training, and specialized operational support to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, such as task force direction and participation, special operations, firearms investigations and multi-jurisdictional investigations. Interrogate suspects, interview witnesses, confer with other peace officers, district attorneys, prosecutors, and Deputies Attorneys General. Organize and conduct raids to seize illegal firearms, make arrests of law violators, gather and disseminate intelligence data, investigate allegations of criminal activity, appear as a prosecution witness or, in cases involving claims against the state, appear as a defense witness.

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-536631

Position #(s):

419-505-8524-019

Working Title

Special Agent Supervisor

Classification

SPECIAL AGENT SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$9,423.00 - $14,093.00

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Alameda County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday to Friday

Department Information

This position is in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Firearms, located in Dublin. 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. 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 . For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General’s website at 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!