C. E. A.

Job Description and Duties

This is a unique opportunity to help lead California's premier law enforcement agency. The Department of Justice Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) is seeking to hire an Assistant Chief, who provides leadership; oversees operations of the organization; provides administrative direction, policy guidance and advice, and program direction within the DLE; and oversees and coordinates legislative activities and serves as the liaison with the Legislature. The Assistant Chief has oversight responsibility for four bureaus (Bureau of Firearms, Bureau of Gambling Control, Bureau of Forensic Services, and Bureau of Investigation), and acts as the primary liaison with the Attorney General's executive staff and local law enforcement executives in the absence of the Chief. The Assistant Chief is also responsible for ensuring the timely processing of materials that require executive level approval for the DLE.

It is strongly preferred the selected candidate meet the peace officer requirements under Penal Code 830.1, 830.2, or 830.3, or the equivalent federal or out-of-state law enforcement.

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options may be available; however, the selected candidate will be expected to report to Department offices on a regular basis. Although the position is designated as statewide, the duties require a strong and consistent presence in the Northern California region, including frequent in-person engagement in the Sacramento and Bay Area offices. Candidates selected from outside Northern California should anticipate regular travel to those locations, as well as periodic travel to other Department of Justice offices throughout the state.

Please carefully read the following sections to apply for this position:

• Required Application Documents
• Desirable Qualifications
  

For more information on how to create your Statement of Qualifications,  please click here . 

Click on the following link to complete the California Department of Justice Recruitment Survey:

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Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed 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.

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: 9/4/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.

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

Ashley Jacoby

Attn: Ashley Jacoby

OHR/CEA & Exempt Appointments Unit

1300 I Street, Suite 720

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

Ashley Jacoby

OHR/CEA & Exempt Appointments Unit

1300 I Street, Suite 720

Sacramento , CA 95814

Attn: Ashley Jacoby, 7th Floor Receptionist

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 a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
  In your SOQ, please address how you possess each Desirable Qualification using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position. Please address and number the Desirable Qualifications in the same order as listed on this bulletin under the Desirable Qualifications section. The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, 12 point font, and no more than 2 pages in length. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.

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.

Benefits

Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California -
Please note the Department of Justice has the discretion to negotiate the salary listed on this bulletin depending on the selected candidate’s background and qualifications.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Ashley Jacoby
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View email address on calcareers.ca.gov

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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California Relay Service: View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (TTY), View phone number on calcareers.ca.gov (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Filing Information

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.