Special Agent Supervisor (Special Agent Supervisor, Department Of Justice)

Job Description and Duties Under the general supervision of the Special Agent-in-Charge (SAC), the Special Agent Supervisor (SAS) is responsible for the administration and supervision of the Bureau of Firearms, APPS Investigative Team, which perform enforcement duties related to Senate Bill (SB) 950. Plan, direct, coordinate, and assign case investigations to the Special Agents. Organize and conduct the more difficult, complex or sensitive investigations. Directly supervise field surveillance and enforcement operations. Review reports and evaluate operations. May provide coordination, training, and specialized operational support to local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, such as task force direction and participation, special operations, firearms investigations and multi-jurisdictional investigations. Interrogate suspects, interview witnesses, confer with other peace officers, district attorneys, prosecutors, and Deputies Attorneys General. Organize and conduct raids to seize illegal firearms, make arrests of law violators, gather and disseminate intelligence data, investigate allegations of criminal activity, appear as a prosecution witness or, in cases involving claims against the state, appear as a defense witness. 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. Candidates must have a current California POST Basic or Specialized Certificate which meets Penal Codes 830.1, 830.2 or 830.3 in order to be considered. Please note, all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations. 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: 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: Prior experience in an acting supervisory or supervisory position. Knowledge of criminal, administrative, and background investigation processes; knowledge of the different divisions of the Department of Justice and services provided by each; excellent personnel management skills; ability to communicate effectively with high-level law enforcement managers and the public (both orally and in writing); and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.