Supervising Special Investigator I

Job Description and Duties

"PENDING BUDGET APPROVAL"

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Special Investigator II, the Supervising Special Investigator I (SSI) will supervise and oversee all assignments within the Investigations Unit,which is a team of Special investigators who investigate the most complex cases for the division, monitor educators on probation with the CTC, and work with the Office of the Attorney General in preparation for matters heard at the Office of Administrative Hearings.  

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications:

• July 3, 2026
• July 13,2026
• July 23, 2026
• August 3,2026
• Ajugust 13,2026
• August 24,2026
• September 3,2026

You will find additional information about the job in the .

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:

• Major/Minor in criminal justice, law enforcement, criminology, business or public administration.
• Completion of introduction to criminal justice, introduction to criminal law, basic investigation, evidence, criminal procedure, philosophy of law.
• Experience working in a state agency in a Special Investigator position.  
• Effective oral and written skills.

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

The Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Resumes and/or Cover Letters  DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.

Instructions: Answers should not exceed two pages, single space. The front should be in 12-point Calibri. Candidates must write their name on the left side of the document and include the question before each answer.

1. Explain your experience and training in conducting investigations and report writing. Provide examples of skills used when completing the above tasks.
2. An educator’s attorney has contacted you, informing you that an official notice you sent regarding their client’s review for misconduct includes inaccuracies. They question the validity of the notice. How would you handle and remediate the error?
3. An irate educator whose case you are assigned calls and challenges you and the Agency’s review process. The educator escalates the conversation to become inappropriate. How would you handle and de-escalate the conversation?
4. Explain your process for managing large volumes of tasks that require both accuracy and speed. What systems or habits do you rely on? Include an example where this process was tested?

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - SEE STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS SECTION