Job Description

Job Description and Duties

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 OCS is the primary departmental link with allied law enforcement agencies and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES).

The Office of Correctional Safety is comprised of the following sub-units:

• Special Service Unit (SSU)

• Fugitive Apprehension Teams (FAT)

• Emergency Operations Unit (EOU)

• Emergency Planning and Management Unit (EPMU)

• Specialized Technology and Investigations Unit (STIU)

• Criminal Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU)

• Investigative Training Unit (ITU)
  

Under the direction of the Special Agent-In-Charge (SAC), OCS, the Senior Special Agent, Fugitive Apprehension Team (FAT), is responsible for the management and supervision of the activities of an OCS field office.  The incumbent provides supervision and training to staff, coordinating and monitoring their conduct of investigations, arrests, and warrant service involving CDCR incarcerated individuals, escapees, supervised persons, parolees at large (PALs), and employees.  The incumbent performs a variety of duties associated with the investigation, location, and apprehension of PALs, escapees, and other fugitives; personally conducts the most difficult and complex investigations; and is responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison with other law enforcement agencies.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Th e California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real time updates throughput the hiring process.

HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress. Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from DoNotReply@cdcr.ns2cloud.comor DoNotReply@CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, please reference Job Requisition (JR) 4547.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address in their job application.

Note : Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

This advertisement is for a Senior Special Agent position located within Los Angeles County.

Please indicate 065-134-9767-007 on your job application.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

The Los Angeles FAT office is located in a secured access building in the city of West Covina within Los Angeles County. 

Some travel may be required. 

Special Requirements

• 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.

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.

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  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.

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:

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  principles.aspx .

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

Statement of Qualifications Instructions

All interested applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) for the hiring manager's review. Your SOQ will be considered the first interview for this position. If your qualifications are competitive, you will be invited to an on-site interview.

Your SOQ must include your name and Job Control number in the upper right-hand corner. It must be clearly titled “Statement of Qualifications” and be no longer than three (3) pages in length, single spaced using 12-point Arial font.

• Provide a narrative discussion and include specific examples of how your education, training, experience, and skills best qualify you for this position.

Submissions received without an appropriate SOQ based on the instructions above will be deemed incomplete and will not be reviewed for further consideration in the hiring process. A notation or reference to other materials such as resumes or applications will not be considered a substitute for the SOQ.

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.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications is required and must be submitted with your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678). Applications received without an appropriate Statement of Qualifications 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 Statement of Qualifications. Please refer to the “Statement of Qualifications” 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 . 

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