BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR

This advertisement is for a Correctional Sergeant position located at POSED - OPOS, located on Goethe Road, Sacramento County.


Please indicate the position number on your application: 048-202-9659-XXX.


Duty Statement attached for your review.


Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires that each full-time employee receive a 3% reduction in pay in exchange for five (5) hours of PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.


Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application. CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their job application.


A Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) is required. Please refer to the "Supplemental Questionnaire Instructions" section below for specific document instructions. All application packages must include the required SQ, as instructed, to be considered for an interview. Application packages without the required SQ, as instructed, will be automatically screened out.


This position is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule for employees who can satisfactorily perform their essential work functions independently and remotely. Specific telework schedules may be discussed further during the interview process. Telework is only available to residents of California. Please be advised that telework designations are subject to change at any time per Hiring Authority direction.


Applications received without a completed Employment History section of application or "see Resume" indicated may be automatically screened out and not be considered.


Individuals who are eligible for Training and Development may be considered for this position.


Candidate pool may be screened to determine the most qualified candidates for potential interviews.


ALL HIRES ARE SUBJECT TO HIRING FREEZE AND/OR BUDGET APPROVAL.


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

Working Conditions


The Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development - Office of Peace Officer Selection conducts recruitment, written exams, and background investigations for all peace officer applicants. The Peace Officer Selection location offers a secured access facility with an on-site fitness center, free parking, as well as a variety of nearby shopping locations.


PHYSICAL LOCATION - 10000 Goethe Road, Sacramento County.


Telework may be offered for 1 day a week with 4 days in office.


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

• CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-530632


Position #(s):
048-202-9659-XXX

Working Title:
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR


Classification:
CORRECTIONAL SERGEANT $8,184.00 - $10,292.00 A
$8,696.00 - $10,935.00 J
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
Multiple


Work Location:
Sacramento County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Facility:
Office of Peace Officers Selection


Department Information
Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation

Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development (POSED)

Office of Peace Officer Selection


Vision : We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.


Mission : To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment : The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.


Special Requirements
Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.


Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.


Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES | National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .


Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.


When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.


CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate's identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to


This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.


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: 9/16/2026
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:


Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development
Office of Peace Officers Selection
Attn: Tyler Johnson
Office of Peace Officers Selection
9850 Twin Cities Road
Galt , CA 95632


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


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


Peace Officer Selection and Employee Development
Office of Peace Officers Selection
Tyler Johnson
Office of Peace Officers Selection
9850 Twin Cities Road
Galt , CA 95632
Application drop box located in main Administration building
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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other -
  A Supplemental Questionnaire is required and must be submitted with your Examination / Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Supplemental Questionnaire based on the instructions below will be rejected for being incomplete and will not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and other documents will not be considered as a response to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Please refer to the "Supplemental Questionnaire" section below for specific requirements.
  
  
  For helpful guidance on writing an effective SOQ or a Supplemental Questionnaire, please visit Work4CA: How to Write a Statement of Qualifications
  

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:


Shall create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.


Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, , and the CalPERS website, .


Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at .


Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at


Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at


This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.


Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Human Resources Contact:
Tyler Johnson
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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:
Stephanie Chance
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SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE INSTRUCTIONS


The required Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) will document your ability to follow instructions and your ability to present written information clearly and concisely as well as your knowledge/experience regarding the requested information.


DOCUMENT FORMATTING INSTRUCTIONS :

• No longer than two (2) typewritten pages
• Titled "Background Investigation Unit"
• Your name in upper right-hand corner of document
• Arial 12-point font, single-space, standard margins
• Restate questions, number, and address them in order

CONTENT REQUESTED : Please respond to the following prompts.

• Please describe your specific leadership experiences since being employed with CDCR or prior to your state civil service position if applicable. Describe specific situations in which you practiced/engaged in leadership, the action you took, and the result. Provide two or more examples.
• Please describe your specific mentorship experiences since being employed with CDCR or prior to your state civil service position if applicable. Describe specific situations in which you practiced/engaged in mentorship, the action you took, and the result. Provide two or more examples.
• Please describe methods and strategies you practice to remain organized. Include competencies in technology as well as other methods to manage a caseload and remain organized. Additionally, please explain how you prioritize competing demands when multiple urgent matters arise at the same time.

***Resumes, cover letters or other documents will not be accepted as response for the required Supplemental Questionnaire.


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.