Driver Safety Hearing Officer

Job Posting:

Driver Safety Hearing Officer – Telework Hybrid

Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-534480 -

JC-534480 - Driver Safety Hearing Officer – Telework Hybrid
DRIVER SAFETY HEARING OFFICER

$4,509.00 - $8,078.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/20/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

This position is located at the Lancaster Field Office in Lancaster.

This position is headquartered in the El Segundo Driver Safety Office but will be based out of Resident Hearing Office (RHO) Lancaster.

The El Segundo Driver Safety Office is looking for a fair-minded and dependable Driver Safety Hearing Officer (DSHO) who is committed to serving the public and promoting safety on California roadways.

Under the direction of a Driver Safety Manager I, the Driver Safety Hearing Officer will conduct investigations, reexaminations, administrative hearings, and interviews. This position involves analyzing, and evaluating cases related to medical requirements for commercial drivers, financial responsibility, fraud negligent operator actions, Administrative Per Se, and Special Certificates. The Driver Hearing Officer writes legal reports detailing case issues, findings, and decisions;

verifies evidence to make and submit findings of fact and conclusions to respondents, their representatives, and the records according to statute, case law, and DMV policies and procedures regarding driving privileges; renders immediate decisions based upon hearing proceedings; issues appropriate written orders and notices of decision to customers; analyzes and verifies accuracy of administrative, medical, and legal documents; provides information at Driver Safety functions and maintains communication with law enforcement, medical professionals, courts, attorneys and others.

Part time telework may be available. Telework requires California residency.

All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply.

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the "EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING" box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date. Employment history information must be submitted on the Examination/Employment Application (STD.

678); attaching a resume shall not be sufficient for the purposes of providing employment history. Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Part-time telework available. Telework requires California residency. This position offers hybrid telework opportunities; however, telework arrangements are subject to change at any time based on State & departmental operational needs. Employees may be required to report to the office as necessary.

Works in an office setting under artificial light. Will operate basic equipment such as computer, printers, copiers, fax machines, telephone, and recording devices.

May be required to infrequently travel…