Deputy Chief - Law Enforcement and Fire Prevention

Deputy Chief - Law Enforcement and Fire Prevention

Apply for the Deputy Chief - Law Enforcement and Fire Prevention position with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).

This position falls within a classification of ASSISTANT CHIEF with a base pay range of $10,569.00 – $13,674.00 per year. The starting pay for new State‑hired candidates will be the minimum salary of the classification or the minimum of the alternate range, whichever is higher.

The State of California is an equal‑opportunity employer. It does not consider as a disadvantage a person’s age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, nationality, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. The State is fully drug‑free and applicants must comply with regulations that prohibit the use of illegal substances.

Job Code: JC‑503028
Position #: 542‑101‑1039‑003
Job Title: Deputy Chief – Law Enforcement and Fire Prevention
Classification: Assistant Chief
Number of Positions: 1
Location: Shasta County (Redding, CA)
Telework: In‑office
Job Type: Permanent, Full‑time
Facility: Northern Region
Department: California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE)

This role reports to the Assistant Region Chief and supports law‑enforcement functions in the Northern Region. For a full list of duties please see the submitted Duty Statement. The Deputy Chief will coordinate emergency responses, oversee operations staff, maintain safety standards, and contribute to policy implementation. For questions related to duties, contact Assistant Region Chief George Huang at 530‑782‑0210 or

• Medical clearance is required and must be obtained annually.
• Must be able to wear respiratory protection equipment such as SCBA.
• Valid driver’s license of the appropriate class issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles is required.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). General qualifications include a current state certification or equivalent experience in law‑enforcement leadership, knowledge of fire‑prevention operations, and proficiency in emergency‑management systems.

Complete the application package, including the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or the electronic version via Cal Career at ), resume, authorizations, and a copy of your valid driver’s license. Submit electronically or by mail to CAL FIRE Northern Region Hiring, Attn: CNR Deputy Chief – Law Enforcement and Fire Prevention, 135 Ridgway Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401. Mailings are accepted from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

All applications must be postmarked No Later Than 1/9/2026.

• Current state employees eligible for lateral transfer or reinstatement.
• List‑eligible, LEAP‑eligible, or applicants in process of obtaining list eligibility.
• Applicants with SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (attach letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority; others are considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

• Applications are screened; only the most qualified will be invited to next steps.
• Qualified candidates will be contacted for interview and assessment.

If you require accommodations for the hiring interview process, please request the necessary accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. Direct inquiries about reasonable accommodations to the EEO contact listed on this posting.