Special Agent Supervisor - Special Skills

State of California; California; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California seeks a Special Agent Supervisor (FPLEU) to assist in administering the program and conduct difficult investigations. The incumbent will lead and coordinate criminal activity investigations with California, federal, state, and local agencies in Mexico, and direct resources for security during visits between California and Mexico.

Candidates must speak Spanish fluently, possess strong analytical, research, and communication skills, and demonstrate effective time-management.

Qualifications

• Must speak and write Spanish fluently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Good research skills.
• Effective time-management and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships in both countries.
• Ability to lead and supervise a group.

Responsibilities

• Assist in administering the Program under the SAC.
• Direct investigations and supervise complex cases in California and Mexico.
• Coordinate contacts with law enforcement in CA and agencies in Mexico.
• Provide security coordination for visits of California officials to Mexico.
• Offer training and operational support to local, state and federal agencies.
• Represent the Bureau at meetings in both countries and stay current on applicable laws.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Analytical skills

Research skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Leadership and supervision

Integrity and confidentiality

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SPECIAL AGENT SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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
• Good research 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
• Good attendance
• The candidate should have the ability to work both independently and as a team member
• Carry out prescribed tasks with minimal supervision
• Be a self-starter, flexible, and have a positive attitude
• Prior experience in an acting or supervisory position is desirable.