Special Agent Department of Justice

JC-531086

•Special Agent

SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$7,454.00

•$12,834.00 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:

9/23/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The Special Agent will conduct criminal, civil and special investigations under the direction of a Special Agent Supervisor (SAS) in the Division of Law Enforcement. Duties may include, but are not limited to: conducting overt and covert criminal investigations; preparing written investigative reports; gathering evidence, including photographic and digital evidence; disarming, apprehending, and ensuring the prosecution of persons who are prohibited from owning a firearm; using and maintaining investigative and protective equipment; coordinating investigations with other law enforcement agencies; testifying in court and grand jury proceedings; filing complaints for prosecution with local district attorneys; making arrests as a result of investigations; conducting training for peace officers and other Special Agents; assuming the duties of a SAS when delegated, and performing other duties as required. Travel and Overtime may be required. New to State Candidates New to state candidates for the Special Agent classification are entitled to the entrance salary rate (minimum) for Range A, which is currently $7,454. Candidates who meet alternate range criteria (ARC) 175, will qualify for the entrance salary rate (minimum) of range B, which is currently $8,592. 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 Advance POST certificate will receive a 5% salary differential of the base pay, as per Pay Differential 244. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Travel away from home and Overtime may be required. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

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Job Code #:

JC-531086

Position #(s): 419-710-8482-XXX

Working Title:

Special Agent

Classification:

SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$7,454.00

•$10,351.00 A

$8,592.00

•$12,834.00 B

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:

Alameda County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Day

Work Week:

Monday

•Friday Department Information

Positions are located in the Division of Law Enforcement and may be assigned to the Bureau of Investigation, Bureau of Gambling Control or Bureau of Firearms. For more information about the Special Agent position please visit the Attorney General's website at Become a DOJ Special Agent. For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website. The office location for these positions is in Dublin.

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.

Candidates must have a current California POST Basic or Specialized Certificate which meets Penal Codes 830.1, 830.2 or 830.3 or equivalent in order to be considered.

Candidates who are interested in the Special Agent position must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be considered. The minimum qualifications for the Special Agent classification can be found at: Special Agent, Department of Justice Series.

Candidates who do not meet the minimum qualifications and are not in the process of obtaining list eligibility will not be considered. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications must have list, reinstatement or lateral transfer eligibility.

List eligibility:

Candidates who are not current state peace officers with lateral transfer eligibility and who do not have reinstatement rights to the Special Agent classification must obtain list eligibility prior to appointment. This will apply to most local and out-of-state peace officers. If you need to take the exam, please see the "Exam Information" section below.

Reinstatement:

Former Department of Justice Special Agents may have permissive or mandatory reinstatement rights to the classification.

Lateral transfer:

Candidates who are currently employed by the State of California may be eligible to laterally transfer to the Special Agent classification. Transfer eligibility depends upon the applicant's current classification. Exam Information In order to apply for a Special Agent position with the Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement, interested individuals with no prior state service must first take the Special Agent Exam. More information regarding the Special Agent Exam can be found on the Attorney General's website. Out-of-State Candidates Out-of-state peace officers who are interested in the Special Agent classification, including federal peace officers, will have to obtain a valid California POST Basic Certificate or a Basic Course Waiver. Information regarding the Basic Course Waiver can be found at the California POST website: Basic Course Waiver Process. Candidates who have, or will need, a Basic Course Waiver must still take the Special Agent Exam to get on the Special Agent List. Candidates who are in the process of obtaining a Basic Course Waiver may take the Special Agent Exam and apply for vacant positions before the waiver is granted, but no job offers will be extended until a valid California POST Basic Course Waiver or Basic Certificate is obtained. 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:

9/23/2026