Law Enforcement Computer Forensics Jobs in California

This is a unique opportunity to help lead California's premier law enforcement agency. The Department of Justice Division of Law Enforcement (DLE) is seeking to hire an Assistant Chief, who provides leadership; oversees operations of the organization; provides administrative direction, policy guidance and advice, and program direction within the DLE; and oversees and coordinates legislative activities and serves as the liaison with the Legislature. The Assistant Chief has oversight responsibility for four bureaus (Bureau of Firearms, Bureau of Gambling Control, Bureau of Forensic Services, and Bureau of Investigation), and acts as the primary liaison with the Attorney General's executive staff and local law enforcement executives in the absence of the Chief. The Assistant Chief is also responsible for ensuring the timely processing of materials that require executive level approval for the DLE.
It is strongly preferred the selected candidate meet the peace officer requirements under Penal Code 830.1, 830.2, or 830.3, or the equivalent federal or out-of-state law enforcement.
Flexible schedules and telecommuting options may be available; however, the selected candidate will be expected to report to Department offices on a regular basis. Although the position is designated as statewide, the duties require a strong and consistent presence in the Northern California region, including frequent in-person engagement in the Sacramento and Bay Area offices. Candidates selected from outside Northern California should anticipate regular travel to those locations, as well as periodic travel to other Department of Justice offices throughout the state.
Please carefully read the following sections to apply for this position:

• Required Application Documents
• Desirable Qualifications

For more information on how to create your Statement of Qualifications, please click here .
Click on the following link to complete the California Department of Justice Recruitment Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7B2829L
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• C. E. A.

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-527433
Position #(s):
419-710-7500-XXX
Working Title:
Assistant Chief, Division of Law Enforcement (C.E.A. B)
Classification:
C. E. A. $12,131.00 - $21,370.00 B
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Career Executive Assignment - Non Tenured, Full Time
Department Information

• This position is located in the Department of Justice, Division of Law Enforcement.
• Please visit the Attorney General's website for more information at www.oag.ca.gov .

Please note the Department of Justice has the discretion to negotiate the salary listed on this bulletin depending on the selected candidate's background and qualifications.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR
Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• 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.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/21/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be appointed to this Career Executive Assignment (CEA) by the State of California.
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. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
Ashley Jacoby
Attn: Ashley Jacoby
OHR/CEA & Exempt Appointments Unit
1300 I Street, Suite 720
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
Ashley Jacoby
OHR/CEA & Exempt Appointments Unit
1300 I Street, Suite 720
Sacramento , CA 95814
Attn: Ashley Jacoby, 7th Floor Receptionist
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is a narrative discussion regarding how the applicant's education, training, experience, and skills meet the Desirable Qualifications for the position. In addition, the SOQ serves as documentation of each applicant's ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.
  In your SOQ, please address how you possess each Desirable Qualification using specific examples of your education, training, and experience. This will be the only tool used for determining your final score and rank on the eligibility list for this position. Please address and number the Desirable Qualifications in the same order as listed on this bulletin under the Desirable Qualifications section. The SOQ must be typed, single spaced, 12 point font, and no more than 2 pages in length. Applicants who do not follow these requirements may be disqualified from the examination. Cover letters and resumes do not take the place of SOQs.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Examination Qualification Requirements All applicants must possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements, described in this announcement.
Note: Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in the civil service.
Minimum Qualifications
CEA examinations are open to all applicants who possess the knowledge and abilities, and any other requirements as described in the examination bulletin. Eligibility to take a CEA examination does not require current permanent status in civil service.
General Qualifications
State civil service employees must possess essential general qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, and ability to work cooperatively with others.
Knowledge and Abilities
Applicants must demonstrate the ability to perform high administrative and policy - influencing functions effectively. Such overall ability requires possession of most of the following more specific knowledge and abilities:
1. Knowledge of the organization and functions of California State Government including the organization and practices of the Legislature and the Executive Branch; principles, practices, and trends of public administration, organization, and management; techniques of organizing and motivating groups; program development and evaluation; methods of administrative problem solving; principles and practices of policy formulation and development; and personnel management techniques; the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity Program objectives; and a manager's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Program.
2. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the work of multidisciplinary professional and administrative staff; analyze administrative policies, organization, procedures and practices; integrate the activities of a diverse program to attain common goals; gain the confidence and support of top level administrators and advise them on a wide range of administrative matters; develop cooperative working relationships with representatives of all levels of government, the public, and the Legislature and Executive branches; analyze complex problems and recommend effective courses of action; and prepare and review reports; and effectively contribute to the department's or agency's Equal Employment Opportunity objectives.
These knowledge and abilities are expected to be obtained from the following kinds of experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation and/or evaluation of program policies (experience may have been paid or volunteer; in State service, other government settings, or in a private organization):
CEA Level A - Responsible for broad administrative and program activities, including the execution and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level B - Responsible for extensive managerial and program administration or broad program manager experience with substantial participation in the formulation, operation, and/or evaluation of program policies.
CEA Level C - Responsible for extensive highly professional influence and contributes to program, policy, and the methods to provide professional services needed to set policies, to meet the mission of the State department and often exercising technical and or professional skills that are required at this level.
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:

Experience in managing and supervising a large multi-disciplinary professional and administrative staff.

Experience with law enforcement programs within the State of California and the interactions with local and federal law enforcement agencies.

Experience with developing and implementing regulatory and enforcement policies and procedures on a statewide basis.

Experience with Officer-Involved Shooting investigations.

Experience in preparing and managing a large budget.

Knowledge of Department of Justice's overall mission and goals and the impact on the Division of Law Enforcement's programs.

Examination Information
The exam will consist of a Statement of Qualifications screening process. A departmental evaluation panel will review and score the Statements of Qualifications based on the Desirable Qualifications for the position, and the competitive nature of each candidate's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
If you meet the requirements stated in this announcement, you may take this competitive examination. Possession of the Examination Qualifications requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination will be compared with the performance of others who take this examination, and all successful candidates will be ranked according to their scores.
A minimum rating of 70% must be attained in the Examination to obtain list eligibility for this position. All candidates will receive written notification of their examination results.
The results of this examination will only be used to fill this position. Applications will be retained for twelve months.
Hiring interviews for the Job may be conducted with the most qualified candidates.
The examining 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 law and rules and all competitors will be notified.
Special Testing Arrangements If you have a disability and need special testing arrangements, answer the Reasonable Accommodations question appropriately on your Application (STD 678). You will be contacted to make specific arrangements. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this announcement.
Benefits
Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Please note the Department of Justice has the discretion to negotiate the salary listed on this bulletin depending on the selected candidate's background and qualifications.
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questio