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Examination: Supervising Special Investigator 1 (NPO)

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Working title
Supervising Special Investigator 1 (NPO)
Monthly salary
SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I (NON-PEACE OFFICER) : $7,565.00 - $9,876.00 per Month
Exam #
1242
Deadline
Continuous
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Position Description

00108549 - SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I (NON-PEACE OFFICER)

Trains, plans, organizes, and directs the work of a staff of Special Investigators I or Special Investigators I (Non-Peace Officer) in the investigation of suspected violations of provisions of laws, rules, or regulations; makes or directs the more difficult criminal investigations; makes inspections of the physical security of local offices and equipment and recommends any necessary actions; advises departmental personnel in methods of fraud detection; files complaints, prepares cases, and appears in court or in administrative hearings; works with and secures the cooperation of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; evaluates the performance of staff members, and takes appropriate action; assists a superior in planning and directing a major investigation program and acts for him/her in his/her absence; reviews and evaluates reports; makes or participates in more difficult or confidential field investigations; and prepares reports and correspondence.

Special Personal Characteristics

Willingness to work irregular hours and overtime in various locations throughout the State; tact; keenness of observation; good memory for names, faces, and incidents; and ability to qualify for a fiduciary bond.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00108549 - SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I (NON-PEACE OFFICER)

Either 1

One year of experience performing the duties of an Investigator, Range B or a Special Investigator, Range C in the California state service.

Or 2

Experience: Three years of experience in investigation work, at least two years of which involved complete responsibility for difficult and unusual cases. and 


Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Who Should Apply

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I (NON-PEACE OFFICER) - Open

How to Apply

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Special Testing Arrangements

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Application Link

Supervising Special Investigator 1 (NPO)

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

State of California
CalCareer Service Center
1810 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (866) 844-8671
CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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