Job Posting: Office of Correctional Safety, Special Service Unit

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-337106
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Office of Correctional Safety, Special Service Unit
SPECIAL AGENT

$8,242.00 - $11,509.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 11/17/2022

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of the Senior Special Agent, Special Service Unit (SSU), Office of Correctional Safety (OCS), the Special Agent performs the full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in accomplishing his/her assignment.  SSU is charged with oversight of departmental gang management, requiring the incumbent to conduct major criminal investigations with particular focus on gang activity and enterprise.  The SSU Special Agent participates on prison escapee and other criminal apprehension efforts for the department and in conjunction with other agencies.  The incumbent must establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, as well as with other law enforcement and governmental agencies; communicate effectively verbally and in writing; gather and evaluate facts and evidence; analyze situations accurately and take effective and appropriate action; understand and apply applicable laws, rules, policies and procedures.


This job is located in West Covina.



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

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-337106
Position #(s):
065-130-9766-024
Working Title:
Office of Correctional Safety, Special Service Unit
Classification:
SPECIAL AGENT
$8,242.00 - $11,509.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

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.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California and Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building and fostering a diverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. CDCR and CCHCS are proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of both Departments.


The Office of Correctional Safety (OCS) supports the mission of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The OCS mission is to protect the public and serve the CDCR investigative and security interests.

• The Special Service Unit (SSU) conducts the major criminal investigations and prosecutions, criminal apprehension efforts of prison escapees and parolees.

• The Fugitive Apprehension Teams (FAT) conduct field arrest operations of high-risk parolee violators/absconders.

• The Emergency Operations Unit (EOU) oversees special departmental operations such as special transports; hostage rescue; riot suppression and firearms.

• The Emergency Planning and Management Unit (EPMU) overseas all departmental emergency planning, preparedness, response and recovery needs.

• The Criminal Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU) identifies and conducts trend and link analyses between criminal suspects and criminal enterprise organizations operating within California’s correctional systems.

• The Juvenile Gang Operations Unit (JGO) is responsible for oversight of juvenile gang management issues.

 • The Investigative Training Unit (ITU) Conducts and monitors statewide investigative training needs and procurement compliance with Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST); and ensures Department policies and CDCR training mandates are met. 

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), birth date, 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 (MQ) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment.  If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must 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.

Per Department Operations Manual §32010.19.6, specialized units such as OCS may establish a quarterly proficiency course of fire and techniques that meet their specific needs.  OCS has established a specialized course of fire and applicable staff assigned to OCS are required to pass this quarterly course of fire with primary and other assigned firearms in order to maintain their assignment to OCS

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation  thereafter.

 

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: 11/17/2022

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 Corrections & Rehabilitation
Attn: CDCR Hiring Support
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA 94283-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

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

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support
1515 S Street, Application Drop Box or Suite101N
(Drop off not available on weekends and holidays)
Sacramento, CA 95811
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.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Statement of Qualifications - SOQ is required and must be submitted as a separate attachment and clearly identified as 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:

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

Bilingual in Spanish.

Benefits

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

 

Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles-aspx.

 

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx.

 

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 Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
CDCR Recruitment Services
(877) 297-5599
CDCRSupportServices@cdcr.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:
CDCR EEO OFFICE
(916) 255-1301
Personnel-HelpDesk@cdcr.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.

Statement of Qualifications is required

If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an on-site interview. SOQ should be no longer than three pages, single-spaced and in 12-point font.


Please provide a narrative discussion of how your education, training, experience, and skills best qualify you for this position. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or applications will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.

 

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.