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

Job Description and Duties Under the general direction of the regional office Special Agent in Charge, the Special Agent Supervisor in the FPLEU is responsible for assisting in administering the Program. The incumbent must speak and write Spanish fluently and be capable of conducting the most difficult and complex investigations. Additional responsibilities include but are not limited to, administering and directing contacts with California law enforcement personnel and federal, state, and local agencies in Mexico. The SAS plans, assigns, and directs criminal and special investigations conducted by the SA’s and allied agency personnel in California and Mexico. Organizes and conducts the more difficult, complex or sensitive investigations. The SAS will direct resources to provide security for visits of California officials to Mexico and arranges security for Mexican officials visiting California. The SAS will provide coordination, training, and specialized operational support to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in California, as well as establish and maintain good working relationships with high-level law enforcement and prosecutorial officials in local state and federal positions in Mexico. The SAS will maintain current knowledge of legal terms and laws of Mexico as they interchange and compare with California and U.S. laws. The SAS will represent the Bureau and Department at Law Enforcement and other meetings, in both countries and will assume the duties of the SAC when delegated and performs other job-related duties. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) fluency in the Spanish language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired. • 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 which meets Penal code 8310.1, 830.2, 830.3 or Specialized Certificate in order to be considered. Please note that 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. Education Incentive Agents with an Associate of Science, Associate of Arts, or Intermediate POST certificate will receive a 2.5% salary differential of the base pay. Agents with a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, or Advance POST certificate will receive a 5% salary differential of the base pa 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: • The candidate must have excellent written and oral communication skills and must speak and write the Spanish language fluently • Strong analytical skills • Good research skills • Effective time-management and organizational skills • Candidate should have the ability to maintain professional and courteous working relationships with all levels of staff in both countries • Ability to foster positive working relationships with internal/external customers and/or contacts in both countries • Ability to successfully lead and supervise a group of individuals • Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines • Possess integrity and the ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook • Good attendance • The candidate should have the ability to work both independently and as a team member • Carry out prescribed tasks with minimal supervision • Be a self-starter, flexible, and have a positive attitude • Prior experience in an acting or supervisory position is desirable.