Investigator

Overview

The mission of the Office of Youth Tobacco Enforcement (OYTE) is to reduce the illegal sales of tobacco products to individuals under 21 years of age through effective enforcement of the Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Act and to ensure flavored tobacco products are not being sold in California.

Job Description and Duties

THERE IS ONE VACANCY BEING ADVERTISED ACROSS MULTIPLE COUNTIES. THE INCUMBENT WILL BE HEADQUARTERED IN THE COUNTY NEAREST THE RESIDENCE OF THE SELECTED CANDIDATE. THE COUNTIES ARE: * Sacramento or Contra Costa *

 

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risks.

 

The Investigator is responsible for conducting thorough and complex investigations, initiating enforcement actions to safeguard public health, delivering educational outreach, collaborating within a team environment for planning, evaluation, and quality improvement, maintaining technical expertise, and working cooperatively with industry partners and government agencies.

 

This position is designated as peace officer under California Penal Code 830.3 (f) and (h). The incumbent performs the full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments and must comply with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST). During the course of their employment, incumbents are required to carry a firearm and be proficient in its use. They must also be knowledgeable in the use of force, and demonstrate appropriate application as prescribed in department policy.

 

This classification consists of two alternate ranges. As incumbents advance within the ranges, their law enforcement responsibilities are expected to become more complex and require broader knowledge and application of investigative techniques and procedures. More advanced incumbents train and lead staff in the performance of field investigations and conduct the more complex criminal, civil, or administrative investigations to detect or verify suspected violations of laws.

 

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Supervising Food and Drug Investigator (SFDI) in the Office of Youth Tobacco Enforcement (OYTE), Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Unit – North, District 20 – Richmond.

 

This classification is authorized to receive a starting salary rate of $6,974.00 under Pay Scales Section 5.

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:

 

 

• Ability to work constructively with internal and external stakeholders.

• Possess a valid and current POST certificate: Basic or Specialized Investigator Basic Certificate.

• Experience in law enforcement and conducting investigations.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

https://hrnet.calhr.ca.gov/CalHRNet/SpecCrossReference.aspx?ClassID=8610
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.

https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=517368

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.