Job Posting

Job Posting: AGENT, ABC

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

JC-266592

AGENT, ABC
AGENT, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONT

$5,003.00 - $9,087.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/13/2021

Job Description and Duties

Under general supervision of a Supervising Agent, incumbent independently conducts investigations regarding criminal and administrative violations committed on or about ABC licensed premises by licensees, their employees, and/or members of the general public, which requires knowledge and application of investigative techniques and procedures. Agents are required to work irregular shifts, nights, weekends and holidays, and have occasional travel. Occasional overtime may be required.

Perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities. Provide proactive law enforcement functions and investigate complaints of ABC violations from the public, local community organizations and law enforcement agencies. Conduct investigations regarding any criminal and administrative violations committed on or about ABC licensed premises by licensees, their employees, and/or members of the general public. Conduct investigations in an undercover, plain clothes or high profile capacity. Make physical arrests for criminal offenses. Develop operation plans and safely execute them. Write criminal citations. Locate and interview victims, witnesses and suspects. Seize, collect and process physical evidence. Examine a variety of records, investigative reports, and other evidentiary and investigative documents. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate documents and reports detailing investigation activities and findings. Develop and maintain liaison with federal, State and local law enforcement agencies. Work with local law enforcement agencies on field operations and special assignments. Provide specialized training and other resources as requested.

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

Working Conditions

Work long, irregular, and unusual hours as required; work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-266592

Position #(s):

024-221-1013-XXX

024-227-1013-XXX

024-229-1013-XXX

024-240-1013-XXX

024-302-1013-XXX

024-303-1013-XXX

024-305-1013-XXX

024-306-1013-XXX

024-308-1013-XXX

024-310-1013-XXX

024-312-1013-XXX

024-318-1013-XXX

024-232-1013-XXX

024-225-1013-XXX

Working Title:

AGENT, ABC

Classification:

AGENT, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONT

$5,003.00 - $6,134.00 A

$5,702.00 - $7,330.00 B

$6,572.00 - $9,087.00 C

Will Consider:

AGENT TRAINEE, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL

$3,930.00 - $5,300.00

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

United States

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

Vacancies are located within the following Counties/District Offices:
- Contra Costa (Concord/Bay Area Enforcement)
- Fresno (Fresno)
- Kern (Bakersfield)
- Los Angeles (Monrovia, Lakewood,Van Nuys, Cerritos Enforcement)
- San Diego (San Diego)
- San Luis Obispo (San Luis Obispo)
- San Joaquin (Stockton)
- Santa Clara (San Jose)
- Sonoma (Santa Rosa)
- Ventura (Ventura)

Vacancies in the below County/District Office are anticipated in the near future:
- Riverside/ (Palm Desert)
- Humboldt (Eureka)
- Shasta (Redding)

In order to be eligible for this vacancy you must have taken the Agent or Agent Trainee examinations. If you have not yet taken one of these exams, please go to www.abc.ca.gov to view exam bulletins for instructions on how to apply. Please note exams are given periodically throughout the year; vacancies are advertised following each exam administration.

If you are a current state employee you may have transfer eligibilty however, in order to ensure eligibility we encourage everyone to take the exam.

Department Website: http://www.abc.ca.gov

Special Requirements

This position is designated as peace officer. A background, fingerprinting, voice stress analysis or polygraph test, drug screening test, medical examination, and psychological screening are required before a candidate can be appointed to this position. Incumbents must qualify and carry a firearm; possess a valid driver’s license issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles and be able to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Training requirements: Under provisions of Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of a California Commission on Peace Officers Standards and Training approved academy, or possession of a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training Basic Certificate or equivalent, as well as successful completion of the Department’s Field Training Officer Program is a requirement for permanent status in the Agent/Agent Trainee classifications.

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: 9/13/2021

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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.

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 Alcoholic Beverage Control

Attn: Kendahl Smallwood

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95834

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

Kendahl Smallwood

Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control

3927 Lennane Drive, Suite 100

Sacramento, CA 95834

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.

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:

Possession of a Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic certificate; investigative experience; and college level course work in police science, law enforcement, criminal justice, criminology, or administration of justice. Ability to care for and maintain a State vehicle and other specialized equipment.

Benefits

Employer/Employee Paid Health and Dental Insurance, Employer Paid Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation/Sick or Annual Leave Benefits, 10 Paid Holidays, Peace Officer Retirement 2.5% at 57, Employer Paid Disability Insurance, Defined Benefit Retirement Program (Upon Vesting), Employee Paid Deferred Comp. Program (401K And 457), Flexible Wk. Schedules and Wk. Hours, “Plainclothes” Assignment, Education Pay, Pre-Tax Reimbursement for Medical Care, Child Care, and Parking Programs.

Click HERE to view the Benefits Summary for Civil Service Employees in the State of California.

Contact Information

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

Department Website: http://www.abc.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Kendahl Smallwood
(916) 419-2557
Kendahl.Smallwood@abc.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:
Angela Shaffer
(916) 285-8519
Angela.Shaffer@abc.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Special Characteristics

Aptitude for investigation work; be flexible; willingness as a learner to do routine or detailed work in order to learn the practical application of investigative principles; willingness to travel throughout the state of California; willingness to work away from home for extended periods of time; willingness to work long, irregular, and unusual hours as required; willingness to work weekends, evenings, nights, and holidays as required; willingness to associate with criminally-inclined persons; keenness of observation; good memory for names, faces, places, and incidents; neat personal appearance; tact; reliability; emotional stability and maturity; satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen; demonstrated capacity for development as evidenced by work history, academic attainment, participation in school, or other activities or by well-defined occupational or vocational interests; work under stress and adverse conditions; freedom from any physical or mental condition that would interfere with the full performance of the essential duties of a peace officer; effective use of both hands, both arms, and both legs; strength, endurance, and agility; normal hearing; normal vision (20/20) or vision corrected to normal; color vision must be adequate to successfully perform the job measured by the Ishihara Pseudo-Chromatic Plate Test or for persons failing the Ishihara, the Farnsworth D-15 Arrangement Test; and weight in proportion to height.

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.