Job Description

Job Description and Duties

***Please ensure application is complete with detailed job description/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) and Resume are required. Applications received without a SOQ and resume will not be considered. Cover letters will not be accepted in place of a SOQ and/or resume.***

Come to a place that values integrity, professional development, and a team atmosphere.  Cal/OSHA’s Bureau of Investigations is looking for talented, independent, and creative individuals to assist with criminal investigations in one of several of our offices located around the state.

Under the close supervision of the Supervising Special Investigator I for the Bureau of Investigations (BOI), within the Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA), the Special Investigator Assistant assists with criminal field investigations in an assigned geographical area involving violations of occupational safety and health standards, orders, special orders and Section 25910 of the Health and Safety Code in which there is a serious injury or death involving occupational safety and health violations. The incumbent will primarily assists with BOI cases in which there are Regulatory, General, and/or no citations issued to the employer.  The incumbent will also provide assistance to the Special Investigators and Supervising Special Investigator I in the furtherance of a criminal investigation, including surveillance, evidence gathering, interviews, and processing a crime scene. Individuals appointed to this classification perform a variety of duties, such as processing, preserving and collecting evidence, obtaining statements from witnesses, victims and suspects; and preparing cases, including identifying suspects, recommending charges, and contacting Law Enforcement for referred case updates.  

***There is one Special Investigator Assistant position available in Sacramento and one Special Investigator Assistant position available in Los Angeles. If you are interested in more than one location and/or position, please apply to each specific job control in CalCareers.***

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Special Investigator Assistant job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: 

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Division of Occupational Safety and Health
Bureau of Investigations Sacramento Office

1750 Howe Avenue, Suite 480

Sacramento, CA 95825

***If you are interested in more than one location and/or position, please submit an application for each specific job control.***

The incumbent works a minimum of 40 hours a week, over 50% in the field, which may require driving long distances at various hours of the day and night, bending, stooping, walking and carrying investigative equipment and evidence. Incumbent’s priorities may quickly change due to need to respond to fatal incidents. Incumbents, at incident scenes, are exposed to loud noises, dust, construction/manufacturing equipment, hazardous environments, bodily fluids, body parts, and deceased victims. While in the office, incumbents are in an air conditioned, high-rise building with elevator access, in a cubicle with artificial lighting. This position requires instate travel, including one to three night overnight trips within California, based on assignments, and as determined according to the needs of the Department.  

Candidates must possess a valid California driver's license and be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.

Special Requirements

***Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) required.

Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered.  Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of a SOQ.

Instructions: The SOQ should be no longer than 2 pages, with no smaller than 11 size Times New Roman font. Ensure you include the question prior to your response. Applicants who do not follow the instructions for the SOQ will not be considered.

SOQ Prompt:

What education, experience, and training have you completed to qualify for the Special Investigator Assistant position in the Bureau of Investigations, based on the Duty Statement?

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:

• Knowledge of investigation techniques and procedures; rules of evidence and court procedures; laws of arrest, search and seizure; legal rights of citizens; and service of legal process.
• Ability to gather and analyze facts and evidence; reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Ability to prepare written documents and accurate detailed investigation reports clearly and concisely.
• Ability to participate effectively in investigations and interviews.
• Knowledge of English rules of grammar, reading and comprehension to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.  
• Skilled in attentive listening to elicit relevant information, interviewing and/or interrogation techniques.  
• Ability to comprehend and apply written laws, regulations, applicable case law, policies, and codes related to civil and/or criminal prosecutions.  
• Ability to use various software programs, laptop, camera, measuring devices, and office equipment.  

Benefits

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

• Health, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Paid Sick & Vacation
• Retirement (CalPERS)
• Hybrid In-Office and Remote Work
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401 (k) & 457 plans
• Military Leave
• Longevity Pay
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Programs
• ScholarShare/529 College Savings Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Pre-Tax Parking Reimbursement
• Group Legal Services
• Alternate Work Week Schedule

And many more! Visit for a full list available benefits!

Additional Information

Preference will be given to persons with State Restriction of Appointments (SROA) or Surplus status. Applicants must attach a copy of their most recently dated letter that specifies their designation as either SROA or surplus candidate as proof.

Qualified candidates must have eligibility in State employment, be in a reachable rank on an employment list for this classification, be currently in this classification, or have transfer eligibility to this classification

If you do not hear from us in 4-6 weeks, you may assume the position has been filled by another applicant. Please note that all additional vacancies that become available may be added to this advertisement.

Please note that the Exam and Certification Online System (ECOS) does not allow you to resubmit your application once you withdraw it. If you have any updates to your online application, please contact the Personnel, Recruitment, & Hiring Unit at (800) 564-0771.

Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey: DIR Applicant Survey

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 required and must be included.
• Statement of Qualifications -

  Please see Special requirements section of the posting for instructions on the Statement of Qualifications.

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