Job Description
Agent Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control
JC-516775
•Agent
AGENT, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONT
$6,339.00•$10,609.00 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:
Until Filled Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties DEPARTMENT STATEMENT ABC
values diversity at all levels of the organization and is committed to fostering an environment in which employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. ABC believes the diversity of our employees and their unique ideas inspire innovative solutions to further our mission. Join ABC and help us provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement. APPOINTMENT/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates who have already met the POST training requirements will be appointed on a permanent, full-time basis. Successful candidates who have not met the POST training requirements will be appointed on a limited-term, full-time basis. Upon successful completion of the required POST training, the limited-term incumbent will be appointed to the Agent position on a permanent, full-time basis. SUMMARY Under general supervision of a Supervising Agent, incumbent independently conducts investigations regarding criminal and administrative violations committed on or about ABC licensed premises by licensees, their employees, and/or members of the general public, which requires knowledge and application of investigative techniques and procedures. Agents are required to work irregular shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays, and have occasional travel. Occasional overtime may be required. Perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in an ethical, professional, and transparent manner. Provide proactive law enforcement functions and investigate complaints of ABC violations from the public, local community organizations and law enforcement agencies. Conduct investigations regarding any criminal and administrative violations committed on or about ABC licensed premises by licensees, their employees, and/or members of the general public. Conduct investigations in an undercover, plain clothes or high profile capacity. Make physical arrests for criminal offenses. Develop operation plans and safely execute them. Write criminal citations. Locate and interview victims, witnesses and suspects. Seize, collect and process physical evidence. Examine a variety of records, investigative reports, and other evidentiary and investigative documents. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate documents and reports detailing investigation activities and findings. Develop and maintain liaison with Federal, State and local law enforcement agencies. Work with local law enforcement agencies on field operations and special assignments. Provide specialized training and other resources as requested 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 Advanced POST certificate will receive a 5% salary differential of the base pay. This job posting will have a final filing date of July 31, 2026. You will find additional information about the job in the . Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
AGENT, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONT
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Position Details
Job Code #: JC-516775
Position #(s): 024-222-1013-XXX
024-223-1013-XXX
024-224-1013-XXX
024-225-1013-XXX
024-226-1013-XXX
024-227-1013-XXX
024-229-1013-XXX
024-232-1013-XXX
024-240-1013-XXX
024-302-1013-XXX
024-303-1013-XXX
024-304-1013-XXX
024-305-1013-XXX
024-306-1013-XXX
024-307-1013-XXX
024-308-1013-XXX
024-309-1013-XXX
024-310-1013-XXX
024-311-1013-XXX
024-312-1013-XXX
024-318-1013-XXX
024-221-1013-XXX
Working Title:
Agent
Classification:
AGENT, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONT
$6,339.00•$10,609.00 Effective 12/1/24, Section 5 of the California Civil Service Pay Scale was updated to reflect all hires to the Agent, ABC classification are eligible for an adjustment to their starting salary ensuring their salaries meet the minimum of the following: Range A:
$6,974
Range B:
$8,037
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time Department Information
Current Vacancies may be located within the following Counties/District Offices:
Contra Costa (Concord)
Shasta (Redding)
Santa Clara (San Jose)
San Joaquin (Lodi)
Monterey (Salinas)
Los Angeles (Lakewood, Cerritos, Van Nuys)
San Diego (San Diego)
Orange (Santa Ana)•
Offers a $200 Recruitment and Retention Pay Differential Additional Vacancies may become available in the following Counties/District Offices:
Sacramento (Sacramento)
Sonoma (Santa Rosa)
Riverside (Riverside, Palm Desert)
Ventura (Ventura)
San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo)
Kern (Bakersfield)
Los Angeles (Monrovia)•IMPORTANT INFORMATION BELOW
•If you apply to this job bulletin, and have not yet taken the exam, please make sure you sign up to take our Agent exam. The Agent exam application process is different and separate from the job application process described in this job bulletin. Please Click link: Agent, Exam Bulletin to view instructions on how to apply to take the Agent exam (PELLETB). If you are a current state employee you may have transfer eligibility, however, to ensure eligibility we encourage everyone to take our Agent exam. Department Website:
http://www.abc.ca.gov
Special Requirements
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.
This position is designated as peace officer. A background, fingerprinting, voice stress analysis or polygraph test, drug screening test, medical examination, and psychological screening are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position. Incumbents must qualify and carry a firearm; possess a valid driver's license issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.
Training requirements: Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of a California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training approved academy, or possession of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Certificate or equivalent, as well as successful completion of the Department's Field Training Officer Program is a requirement for permanent status in the Agent classification.
Interested individuals shall submit a completed State Examination/Employment Application (STD Form 678) or Electronic State Employment Application (through CalCareers Account www.jobs.ca.gov) and all other required documents as detailed in the job announcement.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in your application not being considered for the position. Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates. Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.
Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Application Instructions 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:
Until Filled
