Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Chief of Law Enforcement (CLE) and supervision of the Supervising Special Investigator I, the Special Investigator provides assistance to staff involved in background investigations; conduct and compile personal and professional background investigations for public safety candidates by interviewing employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, members of the candidates’ family and personal references; prepares reports on findings; makes recommendations as to background findings. Make entry in CLETS. Conduct various special projects related to law enforcement for the CLE.

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You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• DSH-Sacramento is located at an 11-floor high rise building.
• This position reports to the Allenby Building in Sacramento. A hybrid Telework schedule, consistent with the State of California's in-office requirement, may be considered with prior approval from management. The incumbent may also be required to travel up to 10% throughout California as needed, with prior notice.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

***While US mail applications are still accepted, applying electronically through your CalCareers account is strongly encouraged.***

NOTE: If applying by mail, please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678).  This page is for examination use only.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon job offer candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Failure to complete the STD 678 in its entirety may result in disqualification, resumes and/or Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of the STD 678. You must clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (i.e., list, transfer, SROA/Surplus, reinstatement, etc.), classification title, position number, and job control number in the Examination/Job Title section. 

*** Foreign Degrees or Transcripts – Applicants with foreign degrees or transcripts who wish to apply that coursework toward meeting the minimum qualifications of the classification must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which his/her foreign coursework is equivalent. DSH accepts foreign transcript evaluations that are completed by one of the services listed on these webpages:

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Benefits

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

Benefits include: Sick Leave, Vacation Leave, 11 Paid State Holidays, one (1), eight (8) hours, Paid Personal Holiday and two (2), (16) hours, Paid Professional Development Days (PDD) per fiscal year; excellent Health, Vision and Dental insurance plans; Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts; an Employee Assistance Program; Alternate Workweek Schedules and Flextime; and, enrollment in the CalPERS retirement system.

Statement of Qualifications

Candidates are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) in addition to completing an Employment Application (STD 678). The SOQ serves as a documentation of your ability to present information clearly and should be no longer than two pages, using 12 point size Arial font, and must restate and address the following questions.

Applicants who fail to answer the questions below or submit an SOQ may not be considered. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of the SOQ.

1. What education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities qualify you for this position?
2. Describe a situation where you had to analyze complex or incomplete information to make a recommendation or decision. How did you organize the facts, identify gaps, and ensure your conclusion was sound?
3. Describe a situation where you had to work with other agencies, local government, or external partners. What was your role, how did you ensure alignment, and what challenges did you face?

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see the Statement of Qualifications section at the bottom of this job advertisement for more details.

  Applicants must submit the required documents in order to be considered for this position. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ, as requested (i.e. respond to questions asked), may be disqualified.

Job Tags

16 hours, Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Local area, Remote work

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