Detective (Agent, Alcoholic Beverage Cont)

Department of Cannabis Control · Los Angeles County

Salary: $6,339 – $10,609 per month

Closes: 2026-11-28T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) hosts their own Agent examination and completion of the ABC exam will not grant people list eligibility for DCC Agent positions. The examination is released quarterly; January, April, July, and October. In order to be hired for a DCC Agent position, list eligibility is required. Under the direction of the Supervising Investigator (SI), Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) of the Los Angeles II Unit (Unit), in the LA Metro Command (Command), part of the Field Operations Branch (Branch), in the Law Enforcement Division (Division), within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Agent, ABC will independently conduct the most difficult, sensitive, and complex criminal investigations and provide law enforcement outreach to local, state, and federal law enforcement regarding state cannabis laws and regulations. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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. Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) - Title 11, Section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to CORI. Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times. Conflict of Interest (COI) - This position is subject to COI Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office. Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program - The incumbent shall participate in DMV’s EPN Program, which is a process for providing the Department with a report showing the driver’s current public record as recorded by the DMV, and any subsequent convictions, failures to appear, accidents, driver’s license suspensions, driver’s license revocations, or any other actions taken against the driving privilege or license, added to the driver’s DMV record. Medical Surveillance and Respiratory Protection Program – Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 5144 and the Department’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, the incumbent shall participate in the Department’s Medical Surveillance and Respiratory Protection Program due to the potential exposure to dangerous pesticides, molds, and other hazardous substances. Travel - The incumbent is required to travel throughout California by various methods of transportation. 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: • Possession of a basic POST certificate• 4+ years of law enforcement experience
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Job Description and Duties

The Department of Cannabis Control (DCC) hosts their own Agent examination and completion of the ABC exam will not grant people list eligibility for DCC Agent positions.
The examination is released quarterly; January, April, July, and October. In order to be hired for a DCC Agent position, list eligibility is required.

Under the direction of the Supervising Investigator (SI), Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) of the Los Angeles II Unit (Unit), in the LA Metro Command (Command), part of the Field Operations Branch (Branch), in the Law Enforcement Division (Division), within the Department of Cannabis Control (Department), the Agent, ABC will independently conduct the most difficult, sensitive, and complex criminal investigations and provide law enforcement outreach to local, state, and federal law enforcement regarding state cannabis laws and regulations.

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

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.
Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) - Title 11, Section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to CORI. Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.
Conflict of Interest (COI) - This position is subject to COI Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.
Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program - The incumbent shall participate in DMV’s EPN Program, which is a process for providing the Department with a report showing the driver’s current public record as recorded by the DMV, and any subsequent convictions, failures to appear, accidents, driver’s license suspensions, driver’s license revocations, or any other actions taken against the driving privilege or license, added to the driver’s DMV record.
Medical Surveillance and Respiratory Protection Program – Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 5144 and the Department’s Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, the incumbent shall participate in the Department’s Medical Surveillance and Respiratory Protection Program due to the potential exposure to dangerous pesticides, molds, and other hazardous substances.
Travel - The incumbent is required to travel throughout California by various methods of transportation.

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: • Possession of a basic POST certificate• 4+ years of law enforcement experience

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Regional hiring context

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Application timeline

Applications close in 24 days, on November 28, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 30, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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