Exam Bulletin - Supervising Special Investigator II (NPO)

State of California

Exam Code: EX-1241

Examination Plans Included:

  • SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR II (NON-PEACE OFFICER) - Open

Final Filing Date: Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Classification Details

SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR II (NON-PEACE OFFICER) : $8,127.00 - $10,105.00 per Month

View the SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR II (NON-PEACE OFFICER) classification specification.

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

Who Should Apply:

The information below will help you determine which classification(s) is(are) appropriate for you. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications as stated on this bulletin to compete in this examination.

Open and Open, Non-Promotional Examination(s):

  • SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR II (NON-PEACE OFFICER) - Open

For all Classifications, once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 9 months:

Exam Code(s):

    1241

For SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR II (NON-PEACE OFFICER) , once you have participated in any of the following examinations, you may not recompete for 9 months:

Exam Code(s):

  • EX-01241

How To Apply:

Submit an Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) to apply for this examination.

Electronic applications can be submitted through your account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Special Testing Arrangements:

If you require assistance or alternative testing arrangements due to a disability, indicate on your application that you need reasonable accommodation. You will be contacted by a representative of the testing department to make the necessary arrangements. If you have not been contacted by the time you receive notification of testing, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

If you are unable to submit your application or complete the test due to a disability, please contact the testing department listed in the Contact section of this bulletin.

Minimum Qualifications

All applicants must meet the education and/or experience requirements as stated on this exam bulletin to be accepted to the examination.

Unless otherwise stated in the Minimum Qualifications, qualifying experience may be combined on a proportionate basis if the requirements stated below include more than one pattern and are distinguished as "Either" 1, "or" 2, "or" 3, etc. For example, applicants possessing qualifying experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 1 and additional experience amounting to 50% of the required time of Pattern 2 may be accepted to an examination as meeting 100% of the overall experience requirement.

00108545 - SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR II (NON-PEACE OFFICER)

Either 1
One year of experience performing the duties of a Supervising Special Investigator I or a Supervising Special Investigator I (Non-Peace Officer) in the California state service.

Or 2
Two years of experience performing the duties of an Investigator, Range B or a Special Investigator, Range C in the California state service.

Or 3
Experience: Three years of experience in investigation work, at least two years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity; and

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade. (Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.)

Position Description

00108545 - SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR II (NON-PEACE OFFICER)

Plans, organizes, and directs the work of a staff in the investigation of suspected violations of provisions of laws, rules, or regulations; works with and secures the cooperation of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; evaluates the performance of staff members and takes appropriate action; makes inspections of the physical security of local offices and equipment and recommends any necessary action; advises departmental personnel in methods of fraud detection; develops and maintains a working relationship with judges, prosecutors, employers, and unions; assists the chief special investigator in planning and directing a statewide investigation program, and acts for the chief in his/her absence; reviews and evaluates reports; directs or participates in the more difficult or confidential field investigations; and prepares reports and correspondence.

Special Personal Characteristics: Willingness to work irregular hours and overtime in various locations throughout the State; tact; keenness of observation; good memory for names, faces, and incidents; and ability to qualify for a fiduciary bond.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.

Examination Information

This examination consists of the following components:

  • Online Exam : A passing score must be achieved and is weighted 100% of the final score.

A final score of 70% must be attained to be placed on the eligible list.

In addition to evaluating the applicant's relative knowledge, skill and ability as demonstrated by quality and breadth of education/experience, emphasis in each test component will be on measuring competitively, relative to job demands, each applicant's:

Knowledge of:
  1. Investigation techniques and procedures, and directing others in the performance of investigatory work
  2. Rules of evidence and court procedure
  3. Principles of identification, preservation, and presentation of evidence
  4. Sources of information used in locating persons
  5. Laws of arrest, search and seizure, service of legal process, and the legal rights of citizens
  6. Principles and techniques of personnel management and supervision
  7. Supervising a staff of investigators
  8. Interviewing techniques
  9. Duties of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies
  10. Interpreting and applying to specific cases the provisions of the laws, rules, or regulations enforced or administered
  11. A manager's/supervisor's responsibility for promoting equal opportunity in hiring and employee development and promotion, and for maintaining a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment
Skill in:
  1. Planning, organizing, and directing investigations
Ability to:
  1. Direct others in the performance of investigatory work
  2. Interpret and apply to specific cases the provisions of the laws, rules, or regulations enforced or administered
  3. Supervise a staff of investigators
  4. Dictate correspondence and prepare reports
  5. Communicate effectively
  6. Establish and maintain close working relationships with persons and agencies
  7. Analyze situations accurately
  8. Think and act quickly in emergencies, and identify and take corrective administrative action on specific problems
  9. Effectively promote equal opportunity in employment and maintain a work environment that is free of discrimination and harassment

Eligible List Information

A Servicewide Open eligible list for the SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR II (NON-PEACE OFFICER) Classification will be established for:

  • State of California

The names of successful competitors will be merged onto the eligible list(s) in order of final score regardless of test date. Eligibility expires 12 months after it is established. Applicants must then retake the examination to reestablish eligibility.

Resulting Eligibility List(s) will be used to fill vacancies throughout the State of California.

Veterans' Preference will be granted for this examination. Veterans' Preference is an assistance program for veterans, veteran widows and widowers, and spouses of 100% disabled veterans who seek employment with the state. Veterans' Preference is also extended to currently serving military members nearing their retirement or separation date.

You are not eligible for Veteran's Preference if you are:

  • A veteran who has been dishonorably discharged or released.
  • A veteran, widow or widower of a veteran, or spouse of a 100 percent disabled veteran who currently has permanent civil service status. (Permanent civil service status is the status of an employee who is lawfully retained in his/her position after completion of the applicable probationary period. This does not include limited term).

Veterans' Preference is codified in Government Code Sections 18973 – 18979.

Veteran status is verified by the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR). Directions to apply for Veterans' Preference are on the Veterans' Preference Application (Std. Form 1093), which is available at www.CalCareers.ca.gov, and the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Career Credits are not granted for examination(s) administered on an Open basis or a Promotional basis.

Supervising Special Investigator II (Non-Peace Officer) Training and Experience Evaluation Preview

Section 1: Tasks

Instructions:
Rate your experience performing specific job-related tasks.

Respond to each of the following statements by indicating how the statement applies to you. You are required to respond to every question and provide relevant examples. Also, indicate the references who can verify the information provided.

In responding to each statement, you may refer to your WORK EXPERIENCE, whether paid or volunteer, your EDUCATION, and/or FORMAL TRAINING COURSES you have completed.

PLEASE NOTE: This examination is designed to gain an overall assessment of your education, training, and experience as it directly relates to the duties and the knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position. Possession of specific education is not required to be successful in this examination; however, such achievements may substitute for desirable levels of experience. All components of this examination have been carefully validated by tying them directly to job requirements and documenting their relevance to the position.

  1. Establishing performance expectations for subordinates to ensure employees meet organizational standards.
  2. Planning, organizing, and directing the work of subordinate staff.
  3. Managing the scene of a major incident to direct resources and the actions of employees.
  4. Reviewing and evaluating various reports to provide feedback and ensure the reports contain appropriate content.
  5. Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies.
  6. Conducting presentations for various groups/stakeholders to provide information regarding departmental operations.
  7. Communicating departmental goals and working through others to achieve them.
  8. Identifying and recognizing skills, talent, and potential in subordinate staff to provide career development opportunities.
  9. Building trust, respect, and cooperation among employees and the public.
  10. Promoting and maintaining an environment that is free of discriminatory practices (e.g., sexual harassment).
  11. Adapting organizational plans and schedules to meet changing priorities and work objectives.
  12. Ensuring progressive discipline is administered fairly and equitably to subordinate staff.
  13. Monitoring and adjusting budgets to ensure vital costs are covered (e.g., the purchase of goods/services).
  14. Ensuring employees receive the necessary training, equipment, and resources to be successful.

Testing Departments

  • State of California

Contact Information

Questions regarding this examination should be directed to:

State of California
CalCareer Service Center
1810 16th Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
Phone: (866) 844-8671
CalCareer@calhr.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice). TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Drug Free Statement

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free State work place. Any applicant for State employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective, because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing civil service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

General Information

Examination and/or Employment Application (STD 678) forms are available at the California Department of Human Resources, local offices of the Employment Development Department, and through your CalCareer Account (www.CalCareers.ca.gov).

If you meet the requirements stated on this examination bulletin, you may take this examination, which is competitive. Possession of the entrance requirements does not assure a place on the eligible list. Your performance in the examination described in this bulletin will be rated against a predetermined job-related rating, and all applicants who pass will be ranked according to their scores.

State of California 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 laws and rules and all applicants will be notified.

General Qualifications: Applicants must possess essential personal qualifications including integrity, initiative, dependability, good judgment, the ability to work cooperatively with others, and a state of health consistent with the ability to perform the assigned duties of the class. A medical examination may be required. In open examinations, investigation may be made of employment records and personal history and fingerprinting may be required.

Eligible Lists: Eligible lists established by competitive examination, regardless of date, must be used in the following order: 1) sub-divisional promotional, 2) departmental promotional, 3) multi-departmental promotional, 4) service-wide promotional, 5) departmental open, 6) open. When there are two lists of the same kind, the older must be used first. Eligible lists will expire in one to four years unless otherwise stated on the bulletin.

High School Equivalence: Equivalence to completion of the 12th grade may be demonstrated in any one of the following ways: 1) passing the General Education Development (GED) Test; 2) completion of 12 semester units of college-level work; 3) certification from the State Department of Education, a local school board, or high school authorities that the competitor is considered to have education equivalent to graduation from high school; or 4) for clerical and accounting classes, substitution of business college work in place of high school on a year-for-year basis.

Accepted applicants must provide proof of identification at each in-person test session. Acceptable identification consists of a photo identification card or two forms of signed identification.
Application Methods:
Electronic (Your CalCareer Account)