Job Posting: Investigative Technologist - Consumer Protection Section

Department of Justice

JC-504604
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Investigative Technologist - Consumer Protection Section
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III

$9,507.00 - $12,740.00 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: 3/12/2026

Job Description and Duties

Investigative Technologists (Information Technology Specialist III) wanted to conduct technical investigations and provide subject matter expertise in consumer protection, data privacy and security, and technology investigations and enforcement work in the California Attorney General’s Office.  

The Consumer Protection Section of the California Attorney General’s Office and its Privacy Unit handle complex investigations and enforcement actions across various business sectors, often with technical aspects such as data privacy and security, artificial intelligence, children’s online safety, financial products and services, autonomous vehicles, computer-aided creation of contraband items, and other technological issues encountered in the enforcement of consumer protection and privacy laws.  The Section’s Investigative Technologists will serve as integral members of interdisciplinary investigative and enforcement teams, working closely with the section’s attorneys, auditors, analysts, investigators, and other professionals to perform and support this work as experts in technology.  They will also support the section’s legislative, policy, amicus, education, and other work by offering their technological expertise.  They will also work to uphold the Office’s values of public service, fairness, equity, and protecting the public from technology-enabled harms.

The Investigative Technologist will serve under the administrative direction of the Senior Assistant Attorney General, performing complex technical investigations and providing subject matter expertise in support of the Section’s consumer protection, privacy, and technology enforcement matters and initiatives, including investigations into potential violations of the Unfair Competition Law, the California Consumer Privacy Act, and other laws.

If this role is of interest to you, we welcome you to apply to join the Consumer Protection team!

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

Working Conditions

This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJ supports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimal notification if an urgent need arises. 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-504604
Position #(s):
420-450-1415-001
Working Title:
Investigative Technologist - Consumer Protection Section
Classification:
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST III
$9,507.00 - $12,740.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

• This position is located in the Public Rights Division, Consumer Protection Section.

• These positions will be filled in the Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, or San Diego office. Please clearly indicate your preferred city in the Explanations section of your state application. The selected candidate(s) will be headquartered in the location for which they apply.
 
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

• For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.

• Individuals who are new to State service or are promoting must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. The process is described at: https://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.

• To take the online ITS III examination and establish list eligibility for appointment, please click the following link: ITS III Examination - CalHR.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

 

 

Special Requirements

• A fingerprint check will be required for those hired from outside of the Department of Justice.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility in the “Explanations” section located at the bottom of page one on your state application. LEAP eligibility should not be disclosed on the application.

• JC-504604 must be clearly stated in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your state application, along with your preferred location(s).

Please note: If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment. 

When using education to meet the minimum qualifications for appointment to ITS III, education must include 15 semester units (or 22.5 quarter units) of information technology or closely related course work. Closely related course work refers to a course of study involving the study of computing, such as software engineering, computer engineering, Management Information Systems, Geographic Information System, and computing technology.

Application Instructions

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 Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 3/12/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Justice
Public Rights Division, Executive Unit
Attn: Sara Clementi (JC-504604)
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Justice
Public Rights Division, Executive Unit
Sara Clementi (JC-504604)
1300 I Street, Suite 1030
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
  • Other -  Cover Letter
  • Other -  Writing Sample
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


• Two or more years’ experience in executing or leading technology projects using skills in software engineering, cybersecurity, interface design, product management, data science, or research.

•  Ability to apply a range of technical approaches, including data science, systems analysis, penetration testing, forensic data extraction, or human-centered design, to collect and analyze qualitative and quantitative data.

• Basic familiarity with relevant laws, regulations, and policies of federal and state, agencies, as well as federal and state legislation pertaining to privacy rights.

• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, including the ability to anticipate challenges and develop actionable solutions.

• Experience in mobile technology, cloud systems, digital tracking technologies, and artificial intelligence.

• Hands-on experience building, auditing, maintaining, or pressure-testing working systems.

• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate and present complex technical topics to a non-technical audience.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with the ability to multi-task.

• Access to a professional work environment or workspace.

 

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Sara Clementi
(916) 210-6818
sara.clementi@doj.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.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.

Additional Information on Application Filing:

Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free 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.

Application Methods:
Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
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