Special Agent Supervisor - Special Skills

State of California; California (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California is seeking a Special Agent Supervisor within the Department of Justice to oversee the Professional Standards Group and Background Investigations Unit. The role supervises sworn and non-sworn personnel, directs sensitive internal affairs investigations, and ensures adherence to DOJ policies, POST standards, and labor agreements.

The position requires experience in supervisory roles, knowledge of investigation processes, and the ability to communicate effectively with

Qualifications

• Acting supervisory or supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of criminal, administrative, and background investigation processes.
• Familiarity with Peace Officer Bill of Rights (POBR) and ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, direct, and supervise sworn and non-sworn personnel in the Professional Standards Group and Background Investigations Unit.
• Oversee sensitive internal affairs investigations, criminal investigations, and peace officer/non-sworn background investigations.
• Ensure compliance with Department of Justice policies, DLE General Orders, POST standards, CalHR requirements, and applicable laws and labor agreements.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Personnel management

Communication skills

POBR knowledge

Background investigations

Job description

Under the general supervision of the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC), the Special Agent Supervisor (SAS) plans, organizes, directs, and supervises sworn and non-sworn personnel assigned to the Professional Standards Group (PSG) and the Background Investigations Unit (BIU). The SAS exercises first-line supervisory authority over Special Agents, Special Investigators, retired annuitants, and professional staff, and is responsible for the oversight of and conducts sensitive internal affairs investigations, criminal investigations, and peace officer and non-sworn background investigations. The SAS ensures compliance with Department of Justice policies, Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) General Orders, POST standards, CalHR requirements, and applicable laws and labor agreements.

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:

Prior experience in an acting supervisory or supervisory position. Knowledge of criminal, administrative, and background investigation processes, knowledge of the different divisions of the Department of Justice and services provided by each. Excellent personnel management skills; ability to communicate effectively with internal department stakeholders, and the public (both orally and in writing), knowledge of the Peace Officer Bill of Rights (POBR) and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.