SENIOR BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR (Correctional Lieutenant)

Job Description and Duties This advertisement is for a Correctional Lieutenant position located at POSED – OPOS, located on N Blythe Ave, Fresno County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 048-203-9656-004. Duty Statement attached for your review. Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application. A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is required. Please refer to the “Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions” section below for specific document instructions. All application packages must include the required SQ, as instructed, to be considered for an interview. Application packages without the required SQ, as instructed, will be automatically screened out. This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for employees who can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process. Telework is only available to residents of California. Please be advised that telework designations are subject to change at any time per Hiring Authority direction. Applications received without a completed Employment History section of application or “see Resume” indicated may be automatically screened out and not be considered. Individuals who are eligible for Training and Development may be considered for this position. Candidate pool may be screened to determine the most qualified candidates for potential interviews. ALL HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO HIRING FREEZE AND/OR BUDGET APPROVAL. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, 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’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board. Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services. Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter. When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred. CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to www.e-verify.gov. This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.