Senior Special Agent

Job Posting:

Office of Correctional Safety, Fugitive Apprehension Team

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation

JC-533082 -

JC-533082 - Office of Correctional Safety, Fugitive Apprehension Team SENIOR SPECIAL AGENT

$10,757.00 - $13,480.00 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: 10/7/2026

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

The Office of Correctional Safety (OCS) supports the mission of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The OCS mission is to protect the public and serve the CDCR investigative and security interests.

The OCS is the primary departmental link with allied law enforcement agencies and the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES).

The Office of Correctional Safety is comprised of the following sub-units:

• Special Service Unit (SSU)
• Emergency Operations Unit (EOU)
• Emergency Planning and Management Unit (EPMU)
• Specialized Technology and Investigations Unit (STIU)
• Criminal Intelligence Analysis Unit (CIAU)
• Investigative Training Unit (ITU)

Under the direction of the Special Agent-In-Charge (SAC), OCS, the Senior Special Agent, Fugitive Apprehension Team (FAT), is responsible for the management and supervision of the activities of an OCS field office. The incumbent provides supervision and training to staff, coordinating and monitoring their conduct of investigations, arrests, and warrant service involving CDCR incarcerated individuals, escapees, supervised persons, parolees at large (PALs), and employees.

The incumbent performs a variety of duties associated with the investigation, location, and apprehension of PALs, escapees, and other fugitives; personally conducts the most difficult and complex investigations; and is responsible for establishing and maintaining liaison with other law enforcement agencies.

Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Th e California Department of Corrections Rehabilitation (CDCR) Headquarters has implemented a new automated system to streamline the hiring process. The Human Resources Technology System (HRTS) is an intuitive, user-friendly system that provides the applicant access to real time updates throughput the hiring process. HRTS will require new candidates to set up an account, which allows them to track their application's progress.

Through their account portal, candidates will also be able to provide any additional information needed in the hiring process, including setting up interviews as needed. After the final filing date, applicants will receive an email from Do Not Reply cloud .comor Do Not Reply @CDCR (depending on the email provider), with direction on creating and/or accessing their account.

For HRTS communication, please reference Job Requisition (JR) 4482.

CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address in their job application.

Note:

Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

This advertisement is for a Senior Special Agent position located within Contra Costa County. Please indicate
-001 on your job application.

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

The Bay Area FAT office is located in a secured access building in the city of Hercules within Contra Costa County. Some travel may be required.

• SENIOR SPECIAL AGENT

Senior Special Agent $10,757.00 - $13,480.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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In Office

Permanent, Full Time

Vision
We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission
To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

Commitment

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are…