Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Are you interested in a challenging opportunity to make a difference in underrepresented communities? The DTSC's Office of Criminal Investigations is hiring. Become part of a specialized team of Sworn Peace Officers dedicated to investigate the most egregious environmental violations for the protection of human health and the environment. Join us in making a difference. Apply today!

Under the general supervision of the Supervising Criminal Investigator I, the Investigator in the Office of Criminal Investigations (OCI) is a Sworn Peace Officer and is primarily responsible for the investigative duties involved in enforcement of California’s Hazardous Waste Law. The Range A Investigator handles the less difficult cases under close supervision of the Supervising Criminal Investigator I; the Range B Investigator handles cases of average complexity under supervision and with more experience, the most complex cases under supervison, independently or as a team leader.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Investigates violations of the California Hazardous Waste Control Law by responding to complaints, tips and other information to OCI that alleges illegal hazardous waste activities in the state
• Investigatory plans and methods; may be required to obtain hazardous waste samples
• Incumbent may conduct undercover surveillance that may require travel throughout the state and paid overtime
• Write and execute search warrants; serve subpoenas, and make arrests.  Plan, organize and conduct effective law enforcement operational briefings
• Draft concise official investigatory reports that can be submitted for legal prosecution
• Be able to testify in court and administrative hearings about case findings

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Bilingual Spanish preferred, but not required. Must pass Spanish Fluency Examination
• POST Certification preferred

Applications are scheduled to be reviewed on the following cut-off dates:
The 1st and 15th of every month.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment
• Incumbents that DO NOT possess a valid Peace Officer Regular Basic or Specialized Investigator Basic Course POST certificate must attend and complete the academy during the first year of employment in order to pass probation. 

The position is headquartered in Chatsworth, CA.

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Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• 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.

This position has been reposted. If you have previously applied for JC-421911 your application will NOT be considered. Therefore, you must apply to the JC-451858 to be considered.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Additional Application Instructions

For experience/education to qualify during the application screening process, and to ensure that minimum qualifications can be determined, applicants should include all employment history on the Employment Application (STD 678), including detailed job descriptions, hours worked per week, and start/end dates (MM/DD/YYYY). Application packages without this information may experience delayed processing times and your eligibility for this position may be impacted.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended. If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed STD. 678 and application package to the mailing address provided above in the “Application Instructions” section. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final filing date.

For mail-in or drop-off applications, please include JC #: 451858  and indicate the basis of your eligibility in the Examination(s) or Job Title(s) section. SROA and surplus candidates should submit a copy of their letter with their application.  

Pending Budget Approval - DTSC will obtain all necessary approvals prior to extending a job offer.

If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma.  Applicants who completed their education outside the United States (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of United States course/degree equivalency by the application deadline.

Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

DO NOT include any confidential information to your application or supporting documents (i.e., Social Security Number, birthdate, marital status, medical information, examination results, method of eligibility, etc.).

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 - Please fill out and attach the DTSC  Pre-Employment Questionnaire

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