SUPERVISING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR I/II, DTSC Job Details

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DRUG FREE STATEMENT

It is an objective of the state of California to achieve a drug-free state 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.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications as stated below may apply for this examination at any time.  All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this examination announcement.

FILING INSTRUCTIONS

Final File Date: 08/05/2010.  

Apply online below. No paper applications will be accepted.

SPECIAL TESTING ARRANGEMENTS

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements mark the appropriate box on the application and complete the special testing arrangements questionnaire.

If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements please call  the Department of Toxic Substances Control  Selection Services  at 916-323-2679 .

REQUIRED IDENTIFICATION

Accepted applicants are required to bring either a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification to each phase of the examination.

SALARY INFORMATION

Supervising Criminal Investigator I, DTSC: $5369 - $6802
Supervising Criminal Investigator II, DTSC: $6058 - $7679

DEFINITION

Investigators in the Department of Toxic Substances Control conduct or supervise independent and diverse criminal, civil, and administrative investigations of violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976, California's Hazardous Waste Control Law, the Hazardous Substances Account Act, and other related laws, codes, and regulations as authorized by the Health and Safety Code and Title 22, California Code of Regulations; conduct internal affairs investigations as required by the Director; locate and interview suspects, witnesses, and confidential informants and analyze and evaluate their testimony; examine  a variety of records to secure or verify information concerning suspected violations and violators; contact and interview individuals and representatives of business or governmental organizations; gather, assemble, preserve, and report facts, statements, or affidavits and other evidence for use in legal action; make arrests; investigate complaints; arrange for the appearance of witnesses to present testimony in criminal, civil, or administrative actions; swear to complaints; serve legal papers, including search warrants; appear as witness at criminal, civil, or administrative proceedings; interpret and explain the provisions of hazardous waste laws, rules, or regulations; cooperate with and secure n of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; prepare correspondence and Statements of Facts and recommend action to be taken; and perform other related work.

POSITION STATEMENT

Supervising Criminal Investigator I, DTSC: This is the working supervisory level in the series. Incumbents plan, organize, and direct a staff of investigators assigned to a geographical area in the State; provide assistance to high-level staff in the development of policies and procedures; and may be assigned to headquarters to assist a superior in planning, developing, and directing a major investigative program or project.

Supervising Criminal Investigator II, DTSC: This is the full supervisory level in the series. Incumbents plan, organize, and direct the Department's investigation program; prepare workload standards and allocate staff and resources for the investigative program; act as liaison with the Department's program staff to coordinate the investigation program; and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with Federal, State, and local enforcement agency staff, District/City Attorneys, Office of the Attorney General, and offices of the United States Attorney's Office at the highest levels to insure a coordinated and effective investigation program.

ELIGIBLE LIST INFORMATION

The examination will consist of an education and experience review which is weighted 100%. However, the testing base may be changed as conditions warrant. In order to obtain a position on the eligible list, a candidate must meet the examination requirements and must attain a minimum of 70% on the examination. Please allow up to six weeks to receive your examination results.

REQUIREMENTS FOR ADMITTANCE TO THE EXAMINATION

NOTE:  All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this examination announcement.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

All levels in the series are required to meet the provisions of Penal Code Section 832 and complete training courses prescribed by the POST by the end of their probationary period.   Department of Toxic Substances Control investigators must also complete the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response training required by Title 8 of the California Code of Regulations by the end of their probationary period.   In addition, Department of Toxic Substances Control investigators assigned peace officer status, as defined by California State law, must possess the educational equivalent to completion of the 12th grade.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR, DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL

EITHER I

Education:   Either equivalent to graduation from college with a major in criminal justice, law enforcement, or criminology or a minor in criminal justice, law enforcement, or criminology with evidence that the following courses or their equivalent have been completed: introduction to criminal justice; introduction to criminal law; basic investigation; evidence; criminal procedure; and philosophy of law. (Registration as a senior in a recognized institution will admit applicants to the examination, but they must provide eviden ce of graduation or its equivalent before they can be considered eligible for appointment.)

OR II

Experience:   Two years of experience as a peace officer in an investigative assignment in a governmental agency.   A nd

Education:   Equivalent to two years of college with a major in criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, or criminology. Evidence of satisfactory completion of courses or their equivalent should have been completed in the following subject areas: introduction to criminal justice; introduction to criminal law; basic investigation; evidence; criminal procedure; and philosophy of law. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

OR III

Experience:   One year of experience in the California state service performing duties comparable to those of an Investigator Assistant. (Applicants who have completed six months of service in the class of Investigator Assistant will be admitted to the examination, but they must satisfactorily complete one year of experience in the class before they can be considered eligible for appointment.)   A nd

Education:   Equivalent to two years of college with a major in criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, or criminology. Evidence of satisfactory completion of courses or their equivalent should have been completed in the following subject areas: introduction to criminal justice; introduction to criminal law; basic investigation; evidence; criminal procedure; and philosophy of law. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SUPERVISING CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR I, DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL

EITHER I

Experience:   Two years of experience performing investigative duties in the California state service in a class with a level of responsibility not less than that of a Criminal Investigator, Department of Toxic Substances Control, Range C.

OR II

Experience:   Three years of experience as a peace officer in an investigative assignment performing criminal investigations including or supplemented by one year of supervisory experience.   A nd

Education:   Equivalent to completion of two years of college with a major in criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, or criminology.   Evidence of satisfactory completion of courses or their equivalent should have been completed in the following subject areas: introduction to criminal justice; introduction to criminal law; basic investigation; evidence; criminal procedure; and philosophy of law. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SUPERVISING CRIMINAL INVE STIGATOR II, DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCES CONTROL

EITHER I

Experience:   Two years of experience performing investigative duties in the California state service in a class with a level of responsibility not less than that of a Supervising Criminal Investigator I, Department of Toxic Substances Control.

OR II

Experience:   Five years of increasingly responsible experience as a peace officer in an investigative assignment performing criminal investigations, at least two years of which must have been in a supervisory capacity.   (Experience in the California state service applied toward this requirement must include at least two years performing the duties of a class at a level of responsibility not less than that of a Supervising Criminal Investigator I, Department of Toxic Substances Control.)   A nd

Education:   Equivalent to completion of two years of college with a major in criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, or criminology.   Evidence of satisfactory completion of courses or their equivalent should have been completed in the following subject areas: introduction to criminal justice; introduction to criminal law; basic investigation; evidence; criminal procedure; and philosophy of law. A dditional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

SCOPE OF EXAMINATION

In addition to evaluating the competitor's relative abilities as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, emphasis in the education and experience rating will be on measuring competitively, relative to the job demands, each competitors knowledge and ability of the testing classification.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:   Administrative, civil, and criminal investigative techniques; interview and interrogation processes and procedures; provisions of the California Hazardous Waste Control Law, pertinent rules and regulations, California Penal Code, and other related laws and codes; administrative, civil, and criminal procedures; methods used in securing and preserving evidence; general training techniques and methods as applied to peace officer training; laws of evidence; general training techniques and methods as applied to peace officer training; laws of arrest, and search and seizure; chemical and physical characteristics of hazardous waste and their general effect on human health and the environment; hazardous waste management practices and programs in both the public and private sector; methods of treatment, storage, disposal, transportation, generation, recovery, and use of hazardous waste.

Ability to:   Develop techniques, methods, and skills required in the conducting of administrative, civil, and criminal investigations; apply laws and rules of evidence to specific situations; gather and analyze facts and evidence and present such evidence as required; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; participate actively in surveillance investigations; interview and interrogate; make arrests; appear as an expert witness; use and maintain firearms; serve subpoenas; write and execute investigation reports; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships; communicate effectively; evaluate hazardous waste health risks; anticipate and respond to public concerns with tact and sensitivity; properly collect, containerize, and preserve hazardous waste samples; interpret technical data and analytical results.    

Knowledge of:   All of the above, and principles and techniques of supervision; advanced training techniques and methods as applied to peace officer training; the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; a supervisor's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program and the processes available to meet Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.

Ability to:   All of the above, and plan and conduct the most difficult, complex, and sensitive administrative, civil, and criminal investigations; effectively supervise a team of investigators and other administrative personnel; conduct and conclude internal affairs investigations; independently direct a special project or assignment in a given geographical area; effectively contribute to the Department's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.    

Knowledge of:   All of the above, and techniques and methods used in administering specialized investigative and enforcement programs, in implementing training programs, and in exchanging information with allied agencies; current management theories and methods of evaluation, organization, and functions of the Department of Toxic Substances Control, and other related local, State, and Federal agencies.

Ability to:   All of the above, and administer and manage a law enforcement program; plan, organize, coordinate, evaluate, and direct the investigative efforts of multiple field offices; implement training programs; assist in the formulation of the program's policies; assist in administering specialized investigator training programs statewide; address the general public and allied agencies regarding the Department's mission and purpose; utilize effective and contemporary methods of sound fiscal and personnel management; research, recommend, and implement organizational improvements.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

Veterans' Preference credits will not be granted in the examination as it does not meet the requirements to qualify for Veterans' Preference credit.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

SPECIAL PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS    

Willingness to work in various locations throughout the State and at odd and irregular hours; keenness of observation; good memory for names, faces, places, and incidents; tact; willingness to associate with criminally inclined persons and environments; satisfactory record as a law-abiding citizen; ability to work under stress and adverse conditions; willingness and ability to work in hazardous waste environments; and possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles.    

SPECIAL PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS    

Good health, emotional maturity, and stability; sound physical condition; strength, endurance, and agility necessary to cope with the demands of the job including physically hostile encounters such as making arrests, chasing/controlling suspects, and evading attacks; normal hearing sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job; normal vision or vision corrected to normal; and weight proportional to age and height.    

MINIMUM AGE

CONTACT INFORMATION

Department of Toxic Substances Control
1001 I Street, PO Box 806
Sacramento, CA 95812
ATTN: Exam Unit
Main: 916-323-2679
TTY: 1-800-735-2929

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PEACE OFFICER STANDARDS

ALL LEVELS:

Citizenship Requirement:   Existing law provides that peace officers be either a U. S. Citizen or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for U. S. Citizenship at least one year prior to the final file date for the examination.   The one-year requirement does not apply to permanent resident aliens who have applied for peace officer classes prior to their 19th birthday.   Any permanent resident alien who is employed as a peace officer shall be disqualified from holding that position if his/her application for citizenship is denied.

Felony Disqualification:   Existing law provides that persons convicted of a felony or other states equivalent are disqualified from employment as peace officers.   Such persons are not eligible to compete for, or be appointed to, positions in this class.

Firearm Conviction Disqualification:   Anyone who is restricted for employment-related purposes from accessing, possessing, carrying, receiving, or having under his/her control a firearm or ammunition under all applicable State or Federal laws is ineligible for appointment to any position in these classifications.

Background Investigation:   Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031(a) and 8880.38, all persons successful in examinations for this class will be required to undergo a thorough background investigation prior to appointment.

POST Training Requirements:   Under Penal Code Section 832, successful completion of a training course in laws of arrest, search and seizure, and in firearms and chemical agents is a requirement for permanent status in these classifications.

Psychological Screening:   Government Code Section 1031(f) and POST Regulation 1002 (a) (7) require psychological screening of applicants for peace officer classifications.

Medical Requirement:   Pursuant to Government Code Section 1031, persons appointed to a peace officer class shall undergo a medical examination to determine that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job safely and effectively.

DISCLAIMER

Please click on the link below to review the official California State Personnel Board class specification:

http://spb.ca.gov/jobs/resources/jobspecs.htm

GENERAL INFORMATION

For an examination with a written feature, it is the candidate's responsibility to contact the Department of Toxic Substances Control  three days prior to the written test date if he/she has not received his/her notice of appointment.

For an examination without a written feature, it is the candidate's responsibility to contact the Department of Toxic Substances Control  three weeks after the finial filing date if he/she has not received his/her notice.

If a candidate's notice of oral interview or performance test fails to reach him/her 3 days prior to their scheduled appointment due to a verified postal error, he/she will be rescheduled upon written request.

Examination Locations: When a written test is part of the examination, it will be given in such places in California as the number of candidates and conditions warrant. However, locations of interviews or performance evaluations may be limited or extended as conditions warrant.

Applications are available at www.jobs.ca.gov , State Personnel Board offices, local offices of the Employment Development Department and the testing department on this job bulletin.

If you meet the requirements stated on this bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirement does not assure a place on the eligible list.  Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of the others who take this test, and all candidates who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

The testing department reserves the right to revise the examination plan to better meet the needs of the service, if the circumstances under which this examination was planned change. Such revision will be in accordance with civil service laws and rules and all competitors will be notified.

Candidates needing special testing arrangements due to a disability must mark the appropriate box on the application and/or contact the testing department.

General Qualifications: Candidates must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others; and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

If Promotional Examinations Only: Competition is limited to employees who have a permanent civil service appointment and military veterans that meet all the minimum qualifications.  Under certain circumstances, other employees may be allowed to compete under provisions of Rules 234, 235, and 235.2. State Personnel Board Rules 233, 234, 235, 235.2, and 237 contain provisions regarding civil service status and eligibility for promotional examinations. These rules may be reviewed at departmental personnel offices, at the State Personnel Board office or www.jobs.ca.gov .

If High School Equivalence is Required: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways:1) passing the General Educational Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the candidate is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school;  4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.   NOTE: For peace officer classifications please refer to the testing department for special requirements.

Veterans’ Preference Points: California Law (Government Code 18971-18978) allows the granting of Veterans’ Preference Points in Open entrance and Open, Non-Promotional entrance examinations. Veterans’ Preference Points will be added to the final score of all competitors who are successful in these types of examinations, and who qualify for and have requested these points by mail. I n Open entrance examinations, Veterans’ Preference Points are granted as follows: 10 points for veterans, widows, and widowers of veterans, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans; and 15 points for disabled veterans.  I n Open, Non-Promotional entrance examinations, Veterans’ Preference Points  are granted as follows: 10 points for veterans and 15 points for disabled veterans. Employees who have achieved permanent State civil service status are not eligible to receive Veterans’ Preference Points. Permanent State civil service status means the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This includes permanent intermittent, part-time, and full-time appointments. In addition, individuals who at any time achieved permanent State civil service status and subsequently resigned or were dismissed from State civil service are not eligible to receive Veterans’ Preference Points. Veteran status is verified by the State Personnel Board (SPB). Directions to apply for Veterans’ Preference Points are on the Veterans’ Preference Application (STD. Form 1093) which is available at www.spb.ca.gov or from the State Personnel Board, 801Capitol Mall, Sacramento , CA   95814 and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits: In open, non promotional examinations, career credits are granted to: 1)State employees with permanent civil service status, 2) full-time employees of the state who are exempt from State civil service pursuant to the provisions of Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution, and who meet all qualification requirement specified by the Board and have 12 consecutive months of service in an exempt position, and 3) individuals who have served one full year in, or are graduates of, the California Conservation Corps (eligibility shall expire 24 moths after graduation from the California Conservation Corps). Three points are added to the final test score of those candidates who meet the above criteria, and who are successful in the examination. Such examinations cannot be for managerial positions described in Government Code Section 3513. Competitors not currently employed in state civil service who have mandatory reinstatement rights may also be eligible for career credits, buy they must explain their service status in the appropriate section of the application Form 100-678. (Section 4 of Article VII of the California Constitution is posted at the State Personnel Board, 801 Capitol Mall and Sacramento ).

Felony Disqualification: You are disqualified from being employed as a peace officer if: (1) You have been convicted of a felony in California or any other state; (2) you have been convicted of any offense in any other state which would have been a felony if committed in California; (3) you have been charged with a felony and adjudged by a superior court to be mentally incompetent; (4) you have been adjudged addicted or in danger of becoming addicted to narcotics, convicted, and committed to a State institution. If you have been convicted of a felony, you may be allowed to participate in this examination if your conviction(s): (1) has/have been sealed under Penal Code Section 851.7, 851.8, 1203.45, or Health and Safety Code Section 11361.5; (2) has/have been expunged or is/are expugnable pursuant to Health and Safety Code Section 11361.5 regarding marijuana offenses; (3) was/were stipulated or designated to be a lesser included offense of marijuana possession under Health and Safety Code Section 11557 or 11366.

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