SPECIAL AGENT SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

United States Department of Justice; California; On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education incentive 2.5%

Education incentive 5%

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Special Agent Supervisor to lead complex investigations in California and Mexico. The role requires fluent Spanish, strong analytical and leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate with federal, state, and local agencies in both countries.

The position is permanent, full-time, based in the San Diego regional office with in-office work and potential travel. It offers an education incentive and a salary range of $9,423.00–$14,093.00 per month.

Qualifications

• Must fluently speak and write Spanish.
• Background investigation clearance required.
• Medical clearance and psychological evaluation required.
• California POST Basic certification or Specialized Certificate required.
• New to State candidates will be hired at the minimum salary for the classification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering the Program and directing investigations.
• Coordinate with California law enforcement and agencies in Mexico.
• Plan, assign, and direct investigations in California and Mexico.
• Provide security coordination for visits of officials between California and Mexico.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Analytical skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Word / Excel / Outlook

Education

POST Basic Certificate

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS Outlook

Job description

Job Posting:Special Agent Supervisor - Special Skills

Department of Justice

JC-535910 -

$9,423.00 - $14,093.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 11/17/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the regional office Special Agent in Charge, the Special Agent Supervisor in the FPLEU is responsible for assisting in administering the Program. The incumbent must speak and write Spanish fluently and be capable of conducting the most difficult and complex investigations. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to, administering and directing contacts with California law enforcement personnel and federal, state, and local agencies in Mexico.

The SAS plans, assigns, and directs criminal and special investigations conducted by the SA’s and allied agency personnel in California and Mexico. Organizes and conducts the more difficult, complex or sensitive investigations. The SAS will direct resources to provide security for visits of California officials to Mexico and arranges security for Mexican officials visiting California. The SAS will provide coordination, training, and specialized operational support to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in California, as well as establish and maintain good working relationships with high-level law enforcement and prosecutorial officials in local state and federal positions in Mexico. The SAS will maintain current knowledge of legal terms and laws of Mexico as they interchange and compare with California and U.S. laws. The SAS will represent the Bureau and Department at Law Enforcement and other meetings, in both countries and will assume the duties of the SAC when delegated and performs other job-related duties.

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

Working Conditions

The SAS will work in a general office environment in an enclosed non-windowed workspace in a smoke-free environment and in a field environment that may include remote crime scenes, harsh weather conditions, confined quarters, irregular hours, and statewide and out-of-the-country travel.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SPECIAL AGENT SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Classification

SPECIAL AGENT SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE $9,423.00 - $14,093.00 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

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, Foreign Prosecution and Law Enforcement Unit (FPLEU), San Diego Regional Office.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Lett er 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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

Candidates must have a current California POST Basic which meets Penal code 8310.1, 830.2, 830.3 or Specialized Certificate in order to be considered.

Education Incentive

Agents with an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or Intermediate POST certificate will receive a 2.5% salary differential of 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.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and must speak and write the Spanish language fluently
• Strong analytical skills
• Effective time-management and organizational skills
• Candidate should have the ability to maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all levels of staff in both countries
• Ability to foster positive working relationships with internal/external customers and/or contacts in both countries
• Ability to successfully lead and supervise a group of individuals
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
• Possess integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• The candidate should havethe ability to work both independently and as a team member