Supervising Criminal Investigator

Supervising Criminal Investigator

Salary

$150,503.04 - $182,908.80 Annually

Location

Sacramento, CA

Job Type

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

27730-A

Department

County Wide

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/20/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

The Position

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:

11/6/26, 11/20/26 (final)

Under direction supervises staff performing technical and investigative work in criminal cases and civil matters.

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

• Principles, methods and techniques of investigation including the gathering, preservation, and presentation of evidence
• Basic identification techniques
• Principles and techniques of interviewing and interrogation
• Rules of evidence and court procedure
• Sources of information used in locating persons
• Laws of arrest, search and seizure
• Principles and techniques of organization, management and supervision

Ability to

• Supervise, train and coordinate the work of subordinates
• Carry out special and general assignments requiring organization of material and development of procedure without direct supervision
• Gather, assemble analyze and evaluate facts and evidence, draw logical conclusions, and adopt an effective course of action
• Prepare, review and evaluate comprehensive correspondence and reports on investigations
• Obtain information through interview and interrogation
• Maintain effective working relationships

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of Criminal Investigator experience, at least two years of which must have been in the Sacramento County class of Criminal Investigator.

Note: If the word "experience" is referenced in the minimum qualifications, it means full-time paid experience unless the minimum qualification states that volunteer experience is acceptable. Part-time paid experience may be accumulated and pro-rated to meet the total experience requirements.

General Qualifications

License Requirement: Possession of a valid California Drivers License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this class. Failure to maintain a valid license may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rule 11.4. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.

Criminal History and Background Checks: The County may access criminal history information on candidates who have accepted a conditional offer of employment for this class consistent with the provisions of Board of Supervisors Resolution No. 82-602, Personnel Policies and applicable federal and state law. The County shall not consider for employment any candidate who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor that relates to or impacts the candidates ability to perform the job duties of this class unless it is determined that mitigating circumstances exist. For purposes of accessing criminal history information, the candidate will be fingerprinted. A subsequent arrest notification may be obtained.

The County may also conduct a background check on the candidate prior to appointment to positions within this class. The background check may include personal and professional reference checks, credit history check, Social Security Number verification, professional license/registration verification, military service information and driving history. Information obtained in the course of this background check will be considered by the appointing authority in the selection process. In obtaining such information, the County will comply with applicable consent and disclosure practices in the Fair Credit Reporting Act and the California Investigative Consumer Reporting Agencies Act.

Special Requirements

Working Conditions: Incumbents must be willing to work irregular hours as individual investigations demand.

Certification Requirement: Investigators in the District Attorneys Office and Welfare Fraud Investigation Division are designated peace officers by the Penal Code and must meet P.O.S.T. requirements. Investigators in the Public Defenders Office are not designated peace officers.

Possession of an Advanced P.O.S.T. certificate is required prior to appointment to a designated peace officer position.

Probationary Period

The probationary period for this classification is six (6) months.

Application and Testing Information

APPLICATION

Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.

County of Sacramento

Department of Personnel Services

Employment Services Division

700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593; 7-1-1 California Relay Service

Email EmployOffice@Saccounty.net

Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667

www.SacCountyJobs.net

• Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the cut-off date.
• Application information must be current, concise and related to the requirements in this job announcement. You may only apply for this recruitment once. Duplicate and incomplete applications will be disqualified.
• A resume may be included with your application, however it will not substitute for the information requested on the application.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE

Applicants are required to provide a full and complete response to each supplemental question. The Supplemental Questionnaire is located in the tab marked "Supplemental Questions". Please be descriptive in your response.

Note: Responses of "See Resume" or "See Application", or copy and paste of work experience are not qualifying responses and will not be considered.

• Supplemental Questionnaires must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. Employment Services is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by an applicants computer or web browser. Applicants will be automatically logged out if they have not submitted their applications and all documentation prior to 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date.
• The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidates experience, education, and training. Responses should be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification.
• Please provide place of employment, pertinent dates, and concise, descriptive and detailed information for each question.
• If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely.
• Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question.
• If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.
• For many individuals, it is more efficient to develop responses to the supplemental questions in a word processing document and then paste them into the final document to be submitted. Changes or corrections to your Supplemental Questionnaire cannot be made once your application packet has been submitted.
• If the Supplemental Questionnaire is used in the Formula Rate exam, failure to complete all of the questions or incomplete responses will result in a lower score. While scoring the Supplemental Questionnaire, the candidates application and/or attachments will not be reviewed, therefore, a candidates responses to the questions should be accurate, thorough, detailed, and complete.

FORMULA RATE EXAMINATION (Weighted 100%)

All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications by the cut-off date will have their Supplemental Questionnaire scored in the Formula Rate Examination.

This examination will evaluate the relevance, level, recency, progression and quality of candidates education, training and experience. The candidates application or other materials will not be included in this examination. Therefore, the candidates responses to the supplemental questionnaire should be thorough, detailed and complete. The score from the Formula Rate Examination will determine the ranking on the eligible/employment list for this job.

All candidates competing in the testing process will receive written notice of their examination results by email. Notices can also be accessed in their governmentjobs.com inbox. Applicants achieving a passing score will be placed on the eligible list in rank order. The rank is determined by the test score attained from the examination.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

For information regarding County jobs:

www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sacramento

Sacramento County is about enriching communities to thrive. We strive to create inclusive workplaces that reflect the communities we serve. We value and celebrate the unique perspectives, backgrounds, abilities, and diverse dimensions of our employees and residents. Through transparency, courage, innovation, and trust we are committed to advance equity and transformational change.

We are a proud equal opportunity employer. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability for any phase of the hiring process, please contact our Disability Compliance Office at dco@saccounty.gov or 916-874-7642, CA Relay 711. For more information, visit: Reasonable Accommodation Requests - Job Applicant Instructions

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

At Sacramento County, we strive to provide benefit programs designed to meet our employees' current and future needs and help them as they balance their careers and personal life. County of Sacramento employees have a variety of benefits available. These benefits include:

• Dental Insurance
• Vision Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Retiree Health Savings Plan (RHSP)
• Deferred Compensation

More information can be found on the Benefits website

TEMPORARY POSITIONS:

Most benefits do not apply to temporary positions.

VACATION:

Generally, vacation with pay begins at 10 days annually. With increase over a period of years, the maximum annual vacation with pay is 25 days.

HOLIDAYS:

14.5 holidays per year as recognized by the Board of Supervisors.

SICK LEAVE:

Equivalent to 15 days annually, unlimited accumulation.

TUITION REIMBURSEMENT:

Regular County employees may be eligible to receive Tuition Reimbursement. The costs for course tuition/registration fees and required books/supplies may be eligible for reimbursement. Tuition reimbursement amounts may vary depending upon union agreement.

RETIREMENT:

The County's defined-benefit pension plan is provided by the County Employees' Retirement Law of 1937 and is managed by the Sacramento County Employees Retirement System (SCERS) Board of Retirement. For more information, visit the SCERS website, http://www.scers.org

DENTAL INSURANCE:

For more information, visit the Benefits website

LIFE INSURANCE:

The County of Sacramento provides a basic life insurance benefit to all eligible employees at no cost. Additional coverage may be purchased through payroll deduction.

For more information, visit the Benefits website

DEFERRED COMPENSATION:

A deferred compensation program is available through the County 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan. For more information, visit the Benefits website

EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM:

The County of Sacramento provides an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their eligible dependents. The EAP offers confidential, professional counseling services in areas such as:

• Legal Advice/Difficult Decisions
• Marriage or Family Relationships
• Financial or Credit Worries/Elder Care
• Alcohol and Drug Abuse

More information can be found on the Benefits website

WELLNESS INCENTIVE PROGRAM:

The County will recognize and award time off to eligible employees who maintain an excellent attendance record.

FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT:

The County offers regular employees two separate Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs). These accounts allow employees to set money aside, on a pre-tax basis via payroll deduction, to pay for medical, dental or dependent care expenses.

DEPENDENT CARE REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

Employees may set aside pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified childcare or dependent care expenses that are necessary for the employee and/or spouse to continue working.

MEDICAL REIMBURSEMENT ACCOUNT:

The Medical Reimbursement Account allows pre-tax dollars to be set aside to pay for out-of-pocket expenses that are not paid by insurance or reimbursed by any other benefit plan.

WORKERS COMPENSATION:

In case of injury while on the job, each employee is protected under the Workers Compensation laws of California.

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE VISIT OUR FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: FAQs

VETERANS PREFERENCE:

Military veterans who have served during wartime shall be given preference in initial appointment to County service. Such preference shall apply, provided the veteran has first achieved a minimum passing score in the examination. The passing score of a veteran shall be annotated to indicate the veterans score shall be regarded as 5 points or higher, OR 10 points higher for disabled veterans, only for the purpose of determining the three ranks along with which the veterans name shall be certified. No score shall actually be changed and no new rank shall be created as a result of application of veterans preference for certification purposes.

"Disabled Veteran" means any veteran who has served during wartime and, who, as of the final filing date for an examination is declared by the United States Veterans Administration or military service department to be 10% or more disabled as a result of his/her military service. Persons claiming eligibility for disabled veterans preference must submit to the employment office, on or before the application deadline date, a certification from the United States Veterans Administration or a military service department, dated within 1 year, which certifies the present existence of a service related disability of 10% or more, or other acceptable proof of such disability as a result of his/her military service.

Persons claiming eligibility for veterans preference must submit a copy of Form DD 214 or other acceptable proof of veterans status on or before the final filing date for the examination. For purpose of this rule "reserve" status does not constitute active duty.

SPECIAL SKILL QUALIFICATIONS (WHEN SPECIFIED ON THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT):

Persons who have special skills required by some (but not all) positions in a class may be certified ahead of others provided that:

Such special skills are based on the duties and requirements of the positions and are in conformance with merit system and equal opportunity principles, and

The certification of eligibles who possess special skills have been approved by the Civil Service Commission.

01

The following Supplemental Questionnaire is the Civil Service Exam for this position and will be used to determine your exam score. All experience, education, and/or training used to answer the supplemental questions must be included on your application.

In order to receive every consideration in the selection process, you must complete all questions with concise but detailed answers and provide all requested information. Each answer will be scored separately. References such as See Resume as a response will not be scored.

By continuing in the exam process, you are certifying that all information provided in the Supplemental Questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

• I have read and understood the above instructions.

02

Candidates who are selected for hire may be required to successfully pass an extensive law enforcement background investigation. Select the box below to acknowledge your understanding of the background requirements.

• I understand that if I am considered for hire that I will be required to submit the documentation required for the background and that successful passing of the background investigation is required prior to appointment.

03

Possession of a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, is required prior to appointment to this classification. Select the box below to acknowledge your understanding of this requirement

• I understand that if I am considered for hire, I will be required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C or higher, prior to appointment with this classification.

04

Supervising Criminal Investigators may be required to work irregular hours, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays. Select the box below that acknowledges your understanding of the scheduling requirements for this position.

• I understand that Supervising Criminal Investigators may be required to work irregular shifts, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.

05

Select the one box that best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for the Supervising Criminal Investigator position.

• I have five years of Criminal Investigator experience, including at least two years of experience in the class of Criminal Investigator at Sacramento County.
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

06

Investigators appointed to the District Attorneys Office and the Welfare Fraud Investigation Division of the Department of Human Assistance are designated peace officers by Penal Code and must meet P.O.S.T. requirements. Possession of an Advanced P.O.S.T. Certificate is required prior to appointment to a designated peace officer position.

Investigators appointed to the Public Defender's Office are not designated peace officers, and therefore do not require appointees to meet the P.O.S.T. requirements.

Select all of the boxes that best describe your possession of P.O.S.T. certificates.

• Basic Certificate.
• Intermediate Certificate.
• Advanced Certificate.
• Supervisory Certificate.
• None of the above. (only eligible for Public Defender's Office)

07

Select the one box that best describes your years of full-time Criminal Investigator experience.

• None.
• Some experience, but less than five (5) years of qualifying criminal investigative experience.
• Five (5) years but less than seven (7) years of qualifying criminal investigative experience.
• Seven (7) years but less than nine (9) years of qualifying criminal investigative experience.
• Nine (9) years but less than eleven (11) years of qualifying criminal investigative experience.
• Eleven (11) or more years of qualifying criminal investigative experience.

08

Select the one box that best describes your years of full-time experience in the Sacramento County class of Criminal Investigator.

• Less than two (2) years.
• Two (2) years but less than four (4) years.
• Four (4) years but less than six (6) years.
• Six (6) years but less than eight (8) years.
• Eight (8) or more years.

09

Select all the boxes for which you have independently conducted criminal investigations involving the listed types of crimes. If you have no related experience, select "None of the above."

• Arson/explosives.
• Assaults.
• Burglary/robbery.
• Child abuse.
• Computer crimes/digital forensics.
• Domestic violence/restraining orders.
• Financial crimes, such as fraud, forgery, embezzlement.
• Firearms/weapons.
• Fugitive/fleeing felon investigations.
• Gangs.
• Grand/petty theft.
• Homicide.
• Human trafficking.
• Identity theft.
• Narcotics.
• Public assistance/program fraud, such as fraudulent receipt of public assistance, childcare fraud, duplicate aid.
• Sexual assault.
• Vehicle collisions.
• Vehicle theft.
• None of the above.

10

Select the one box that best describes your experience independently conducting criminal investigations involving the following crimes:

• Arson/explosives
• Assaults
• Burglary/robbery
• Child abuse
• computer/digital forensic
• Domestic violence/restraining orders
• Financial crimes, such as fraud, forgery, embezzlement.
• Firearms/weapons
• Fugitive/fleeing felon investigations.
• Gangs
• Grand/petty theft
• Homicide
• Human trafficking
• Identity theft
• Narcotics
• Public assistance/program fraud, such as fraudulent receipt of public assistance, childcare fraud, duplicate aid.
• Sexual assault
• Vehicle collisions
• Vehicle theft

If you have no experience conducting criminal investigations independently, select "None."

• I have independent experience conducting criminal investigations with at least one (1) of the listed types of crimes.
• I have independent experience conducting criminal investigations with at least two (2) of the listed types of crimes.
• I have independent experience conducting criminal investigations with at least four (4) of the listed types of crimes.
• I have independent experience conducting criminal investigations with at least six (6) of the listed types of crimes.
• I have independent experience conducting criminal investigations with at least eight (8) of the listed types of crimes.
• None of the above.

11

Based on the criminal investigative experience you identified in Questions 9 and 10, select all the boxes that best describe the investigative duties you have independently performed and/or for which you have provided training, direction, or technical guidance to others. If you have no relevant experience, select "None of the above."

• Subpoenaing witnesses, serving subpoenas, and/or writing and serving search warrants.
• Researching, collecting, photographing, diagraming, documenting, and preserving materials for evidence.
• Providing testimony in court pertaining to criminal investigations.
• Performing stationary and/or moving surveillance related to investigative activities.
• Interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects, and/or defendants.
• None of the above.

12

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience monitoring the progress of investigations and reviewing investigative work for completeness, accuracy, and appropriate follow-up.

• I have monitored the progress of my own investigations and reviewed my work to determine whether additional information, documentation, or follow-up was needed.
• I have reviewed or monitored investigative work performed by other investigators and identified additional information, documentation, or investigative follow-up needed.
• I have served in a LEAD OR SUPERVISORY capacity monitoring multiple investigations or caseloads, reviewing investigative work performed by others for completeness and accuracy, and providing direction regarding necessary follow-up or corrective actions.
• None of the above.

13

Select the one box that best describes the factors you consider and the level of responsibility you have had when determining the type of investigation, scope of inquiry, and procedures needed for a specific case.

• I have independently determined the type, scope, and procedures for routine and complex investigations assigned to me, considering factors such as allegations, evidence, witnesses, legal requirements, and investigative priorities.
• I have advised or guided other investigators in determining investigative type, scope, priorities, and methods for complex, sensitive, or multi-jurisdictional cases, including reviewing case factors and recommending investigative approaches.
• I have served in a LEAD OR SUPERVISORY capacity with responsibility for determining or approving the type, scope, and procedures of investigations conducted by other investigators, including evaluating case complexity, evidence needs, legal constraints, and investigative strategy.
• None of the above.

14

Select the one box that best describes your experience training, instructing, and developing investigators or other personnel in investigative techniques, procedures, laws, policies, and work methods, including independently developing training materials, procedures, or methods without direct supervision.

• I have occasionally provided informal guidance or assistance to investigators or other personnel, such as explaining basic investigative procedures or laws when asked.
• I have independently provided individual or group training/instruction to investigators or other personnel regarding investigative techniques, procedures, laws, policies, and/or work methods.
• I have regularly had responsibility for developing, coordinating, and providing training or instruction, including creating or adapting training materials, procedures, or work methods without direct supervision, and ensuring investigators understood and correctly applied techniques such as interviewing, interrogation, evidence handling, or applicable laws and policies.
• None of the above.

15

Select the one box that best describes your experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with law enforcement agencies, governmental agencies, attorneys, or other outside organizations in support of criminal and/or civil investigations.

• I have communicated with law enforcement agencies, governmental agencies, attorneys, or other outside organizations to obtain or provide routine information related to investigations.
• I have independently coordinated with law enforcement agencies, governmental agencies, attorneys, or other outside organizations to obtain information, records, evidence, assistance, or other resources needed to conduct or complete investigations.
• I have served in a LEAD OR SUPERVISORY capacity as a primary liaison with law enforcement agencies, governmental agencies, attorneys, or other outside organizations, including coordinating investigative activities, exchanging sensitive or complex information, resolving investigative or coordination issues, and maintaining ongoing professional working relationships.
• None of the above.

16

Select the one box that best describes your highest level of experience organizing and prioritizing investigative assignments, caseloads, or deadlines, including adjusting priorities as investigative or operational needs change.

• I have coordinated and prioritized investigative work involving multiple cases, staff, or competing deadlines, including monitoring progress and adjusting assignments or priorities as needed.
• I have served in a LEAD OR SUPERVISORY capacity with responsibility for establishing priorities, assigning or reallocating investigative work, monitoring caseloads or deadlines, and resolving competing operational priorities.
• I have regularly had FULL SUPERVISORY responsibility for prioritizing and coordinating the work of an investigative unit, including assigning and reassigning work, monitoring progress and caseloads, addressing changing investigative or operational priorities, and ensuring deadlines and critical assignments are completed.
• None of the above.

17

Describe your paid work experience as it relates to the Supervising Criminal Investigator position with the County of Sacramento.

For each relevant position, include:

• Job title and employer.
• Department/unit, if applicable.
• Dates of employment (MM/YYYY - MM/YYYY).
• A detailed description of your criminal investigative duties and your level of responsibility, including any experience supervising or leading staff, training investigators, reviewing reports, coordinating cases, or working with other agencies, as applicable.

Your response should support and clarify the experience selected in the prior supplemental questions.

If you have no relevant qualifying experience, please write "None."

18

I have read the General Requirements and Other Requirements as stated on the job announcement.

• Yes.

19

The County of Sacramento is committed to maintaining a drug and alcohol free workplace. All persons selected for appointment must pass a drug test administered by the County and at no cost to the applicant. I understand, if offered conditional employment, I will be subject to a drug test administered by the County as described in Sacramento County Personnel Ordinance Section 2.78.030.

• Yes.
• No.

20

Select the one box that best describes whether you have attended a career fair and/or job event where you have interacted with representatives from Sacramento County.

• Attended in the last one (1) - three (3) months.
• Attended in the last four (4) - six (6) months.
• Attended in the last seven (7) months - one (1) year.
• Attended an event more than one (1) year ago.
• Have attended a career fair and/or job event but did not interact with Sacramento County representatives.
• Have not attended a career fair and/or job event.

21

List the following for the career fair and/or job event you attended:

• Name of event
• Location of event
• Month and year of event

If you have not attended an event where you interacted with representatives from Sacramento County, please type "None".

Required Question

Employer County of Sacramento

Address 700 H Street, Room 4667

Sacramento, California, 95814

Phone (916) 874-5593

Website http://www.saccountyjobs.net