SPECIAL AGENT-IN-CHARGE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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JC-518991

SPECIAL AGENT-IN-CHARGE

SPECIAL AGENT-IN-CHARGE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$12,430.00 - $16,279.00 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: 6/9/2026

Job Description and Duties

Under the general direction of the Bureau of Firearms Assistant Director, the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC) is responsible for the overall operation of the Sacramento, Fresno, and Dublin Regional and Field Offices, in addition to the Contra Costa Anti-Violence Support Effort Task Force in Dublin, the Tulare County Agencies Regional Gun Violence Enforcement Team in Visalia, and the participation with FBI Safe Streets Task Force in Sacramento. The SAC serves as the overall manager/coordinator for the associated sworn and professional staff assigned to these offices, in addition to the program staff assigned to the Armed and Prohibited Persons Unit (APPU) and the Roster and Lab Certification program.

Working Conditions The SAC will work in a general office environment, and/or in a field environment, that may include remote crime scenes, harsh weather conditions, irregular hours, and statewide travel.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-518991

Position #(s):

419-823-8523-003

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:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Day

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

  • This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Firearms.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Special Requirements
  • The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed 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.
  • Please do not include additional documents other than those listed in the "Required Application Package Documents" section.
  • 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.
  • Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
This position was also advertised in Fresno County. If you have already applied to JC-518990, you do not need to apply to this one.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 6/9/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candida
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