Working title

Arson and Bomb Investigator

Monthly salary

$7276.00 - $9994.00

Job Code #

JC-526884

Position #

544-542-8997-904

Deadline

08/31/2026

External Link

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Job Description and Duties • This is a 12-month limited-term position that may be extended to 24 months with the possibility of becoming permanent.

This position is being considered for both Sacramento County and  Riverside County. If you would like to apply for the Riverside County location, please see JC-526892.

Please Note: Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended.

Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information.

To be eligible for consideration, you must meet one of the following eligibility criteria:

1)    Taken and passed the examination for this classification and be on a current certified list;

2)    Eligible to transfer;

3)    Eligible to reinstate.  

Applicants that successfully pass the examination will be placed on an eligibility list. Obtaining list eligibility does not guarantee employment. Those interested in obtaining employment must apply and compete through the State recruitment process.

For questions about the exam proces Sign up for CAL FIRE exam notifications here.

General information on CAL FIRE career opportunities can be found here.

For questions about the exam process, job application process,, or about career opportunities with CAL FIRE, email our Recruitment Unit at CALFIRErecruitment@fire.ca.gov or call (916) 894-9585.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

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. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Equal Opportunity Employer 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. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Application Methods:

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

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Duty Statement

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.