FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

Have you imagined yourself in a role where you can serve the people of California through education, regulation and enforcement actions regarding the manufacture, sale, ownership, safety training, and transfer of firearms and dangerous weapons? Does a role that includes conducting statewide training and providing information to licensed firearm dealers interest you? If so, we hope you consider applying for a Field Representative within our Bureau of Firearms.


Among other things, a Field Representative in our Regulatory Compliance Unit will perform the following tasks:

• Independently plans, schedules, conducts statewide inspections of California licensed firearm dealers to ensure compliance with state firearm laws and regulations.

• Communicates with Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms and Explosives investigators regarding inspection findings or referrals.

• Provides training to various stakeholders regarding reporting, California firearm laws and regulations, and other firearm related responsibilities.

• Conducts inspections of licensed firearm dealers, ammunition vendors, manufacturers, and gun show producers to verify compliance with state gun show, firearm, and ammunition laws and regulations.

Candidates interested in taking on this challenge should have:


A willingness to travel via airplane and/or automobile for up to two weeks per month and occasionally work odd shifts such as evenings, weekends, and nights.


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

Working Conditions


DOJ has adopted telework for employees who can effectively perform their essential work functions remotely. After an initial training period, this position may allow for some telework opportunities. All telework schedules are based on current conditions and may be re evaluated as conditions change.

An alternate work week schedule of 4-10-40 may be considered.


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
• CRIME ANALYST III

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-525196


Position #(s):
420-963-8519-001

Working Title:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE


Classification:
FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE $6,256.00 - $8,011.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


Shall Consider:
CRIME ANALYST III
$6,256.00 - $8,090.00


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time


Facility:
DLE-Bureau of Firearms


Work Shift:
Day


Work Week:
Monday-Friday


Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Firearms, Regulatory Compliance Unit.

• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

• Pending Approval.

• For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website at

• Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-525196) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.

• Do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.

• A fingerprint check will be required.

• If interested in this position, please apply and List/Transfer eligibility will be verified.

• Failure to submit the required application documents may result in the disqualification of your application.

• This is a 12-month limited-term position, but it may be extended to a maximum of 24 months and/or may become a permanent position based upon operational needs.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/3/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of Justice
DLE- Ronika Vikash
Attn: JC 525196
Department of Justice/DLE-OC-Personnel Services
1300 I Street, Suite 1140
Sacramento , CA 95814


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of Justice
DLE- Ronika Vikash
JC 525196
Department of Justice/DLE-OC-Personnel Services
1300 I Street, Suite 1140
Sacramento , CA 95814


08:00 AM - 05:00 PM


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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is REQUIRED and must be submitted with your application to be considered for this position. Please refer to the Statement of Qualifications section below for instructions on how to complete the SOQ.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


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 ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with firearms dealers, manufacturers, law enforcement agencies, and other reporting entities.

• The ability to independently perform field liaison work.

• The ability to speak effectively before groups of all sizes.

• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, diplomacy in dealing with law enforcement agencies and the public.

• A familiarity with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Word and PowerPoint software programs.

Special Personal Characteristics: Demonstrated ability to act independently; flexibly; tact, excellent organization, maintain effective work habits, a verifiable record of dependability; and excellent public speaking skills are essential to be successful in this position.


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



Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Ronika Vikash
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
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Statement of Qualifications


A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. To be considered for this position, applicants must submit an SOQ along with their application. The SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. SOQs must be no more than Two (2) page in length, and typed using no less than 12 point Arial font. The SOQ response must address the following questions, in the order listed below:

• Describe your experience interpreting and/or enforcing statute and regulations.
• Describe an instance when you were working on a joint/team project and your partner/team disagreed with you or with the other team members. What steps did you take to resolve the disagreement? What was the outcome?

• Describe your experience auditing, conducting inspections, and/or working with the public.

When completing the SOQ, do not provide a single, narrative response. Each question above must be addressed one at a time (i.e., first provide a complete and independent response to

Question #1, then a complete and independent response to Question #2, etc.) for consideration. Additionally, each response must be numbered and include the full text of the question being answered prior to each individual response to clearly indicate which question you are responding to.

Write your responses carefully. Initial evaluation of each applicant will be based on the content of the answers and written communication skills demonstrated on their submitted SOQ.

Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to follow these requirements or who do not provide responses to the specific questions in the order listed will be disqualified from the selection process.


Timely Filing of Applications


Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.


Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.