District Administrator, Alcoho

Job Posting

Commander

Department of Cannabis Control

Job Code #: JC-508966

Position #:

-XXX,
-001

Title:

Commander

Classification: DISTRICT ADMINISTRATOR, ALCOHO

Salary: $9,869.00 - $13,497.00 per Month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

# of Positions:
Multiple

Final Filing Date: 3/7/2026

Under the direction of the Deputy Chief of the Law Enforcement Branch in the Law Enforcement Division within the Department of Cannabis Control, the District Administrator (DA), Alcohol Beverage Front (ABC), of the Northern Region Office will direct a staff of Supervising Investigators (SI), ABC and Agent, ABC staff who are responsible for conducting the most difficult, complex, and sensitive criminal investigations for the Division.

The incumbent will provide law enforcement program oversight, supervision and management to a geographic region and/or specialized law enforcement programs within the Branch. The DA will be responsible for ensuring collaboration and partnership between the field offices within their region and local, state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies.

Additional information about the job is available in the Duty Statement.

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, upon a job offer, candidates must provide proof of residence in California prior to their appointment becoming effective, or the offer may be rescinded.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• 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.

Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) - T Title 11, Section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to CORI. Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance with CORI procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI‑designated position.

Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

Conflict of Interest (COI) - This position is subject to COI Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Employer Pull Notice (EPN) Program - The incumbent shall participate in DMV's EPN Program, which is a process for providing the Department with a report showing the driver's current public record as recorded by the DMV, and any subsequent convictions, failures to appear, accidents, driver's license suspensions, driver's license revocations, or any other actions taken against the driving privilege or license, added to the driver's DMV record.

Medical Surveillance and Respiratory Protection Program - Pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 8, section 5144 and the Department's Injury and Illness Prevention Plan, the incumbent shall participate in the Department's Medical Surveillance and Respiratory Protection Program due to the potential exposure to dangerous pesticides, molds, and other hazardous substances.

Travel - The incumbent is required to travel throughout California by various methods of transportation.

To take the District Administrator exam please click the following link:

The Department of Cannabis Control is looking for a dynamic, highly motivated individual that wants to work in a multi-tasking environment. The Department's mission is to develop and implement progressive cannabis policies and license and regulate commercial cannabis activity in a way that best protects public health, safety, the environment, and local communities throughout the State of California.

Department Website:

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…