52 investigative jobs found in Fairfield, CA

Description THIS POSITION IS FOR APPLICANTS WHO HAVE NOT COMPLETED A CA POST APPROVED POLICE ACADEMY.   IF YOU HAVE COMPLETED OR ARE CURRENTLY ENROLLED IN A POST APPROVED ACADEMY, PLEASE SEE THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT FOR POLICE OFFICER LATERAL/ACADEMY GRADUATE.    The Fairfield Police Department serves a diverse community and exists to improve the quality of life in Fairfield. The department is committed to working with our community members to solve problems together. Police Officers are expected to perform a wide variety of sworn peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property; to maintain order and preserve peace; to provide assistance to the public; to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; respond to emergency and non-emergency situations; arrest violators of the law; to conduct investigations and perform other related duties.   Police Officer Trainees attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certified...

Description YOU MUST BE A POST ACADEMY GRADUATE, CURRENT, OR QUALIFYING FORMER POLICE OFFICER TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. The Fairfield Police Department serves a diverse community and exists to improve the quality of life in Fairfield. The department is committed to working with our community members to solve problems together. Police Officers are expected to perform a wide variety of sworn peace officer duties involving the protection of life and property; to maintain order and preserve peace; to provide assistance to the public; to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; respond to emergency and non-emergency situations; arrest violators of the law; to conduct investigations and perform other related duties.   To learn more about Fairfield PD, please visit  http://www.joinffpd.com/  or contact the Police Personnel unit at (707) 428-7360. This recruitment is open and continuous and may close without notice once a sufficient number of...

Deputy Sheriff's provide services and protection to the public through performance of law enforcement duties. Incumbents are responsible for enforcing laws and preventing crime.  Deputy Sheriff's serve in numerous assignments including, patrol, investigations, marine patrol, coroner's office, civil, and resident deputy. In addition to ancillary assignments such as Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT), Arson Investigations, Mobile Field Force (MFF), HAZMAT Response, and specialty instructor. The Sheriff's Office provides a variety of schedules depending on operational need and assignment. The current options include: (5), 8-hour shift(s)  (4), 10-hour shift(s) (3-4), 12-hour shift(s) ESSENTIAL DUTIES Depending on assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following: 1. Patrols an assigned geographical area in a region of the County; observes activities in the area; initiates traffic stops; makes...

This is the entry and journeyperson level for this series. Incumbents, under supervision, perform custody, security, and general law enforcement duties and do other related work. All applicants are required to successfully complete the Department of Mental Health's Hospital Orientation training during their probationary period. Hospital Police Officer: All applicants are required to successfully complete the Field Training Officer Program during their probationary period. Education: Equivalent to completion of the 12th grade. and Training Requirement: Satisfactory completion of the training requirements of Penal Code Section 832. Candidates may be admitted to the examination before completion of Penal Code Section 832, but must successfully complete this training before being eligible for appointment. Knowledge of: Basic principles and practices of law enforcement and basic arithmetic as applied in performing peace officer duties. Ability to: Apply sound judgment in...

Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary   LEARN MORE ABOUT THE BART POLICE DEPARTMENT AT  JOINBARTPD.COM !       Salary Step 1: Minimum $31.27/ Hourly - Step 5: $38.40/ Hourly (BPOA) *Note: All external candidates will start at Step 1. Effective July 1, 2026, the salary will be: Step 1: Minimum  $ 31.89/ Hourly - Step 5: $39.17/ Hourly (BPOA) Reports to Police Sergeant or a Police Civilian Supervisor Current Assignment ** This announcement will be used to...

ABOUT US: The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) is a full-service governmental agency stewarding a metropolitan system of public open space parklands and trails in Alameda and Contra Costa counties east of the San Francisco Bay. EBRPD spans across 125,000 acres in 73 regional parks, including over 1,250 miles of trails that are enjoyed by over 25 million visitors and the community per year. The Park District acquires, manages, and preserves natural and cultural resources for everyone to enjoy now and forever to experience nature nearby. OUR MISSION : EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education.  An  environmental ethic  guides the District in all of its activities.   OUR VALUES: Respect – We honor the land we steward, each other, and the park visitors we serve. Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We...

Marketing Statement Ride BART to a satisfying career that lets you both: 1) make a difference to Bay Area residents, and 2) enjoy excellent pay, benefits, and employment stability. BART is looking for people who like to be challenged, work in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for connecting riders to work, school and other places they need to go. BART offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, paid time off, and the CalPERS retirement program. Job Summary Pay Rate AFSCME Pay Grade A13 Annual Salary: $125,840.00 (Step 1) - $152,942.40 (Step 5) Note:  The starting negotiable salary offer will be $123,364.80 (Step 1) - $138,736.00 (Step 3) to commensurate with experience and education. Reports To Manager of Employee/Patron Safety Current Assignment Please Note: Applications for this posting will be reviewed in three rounds based on the following schedule: Round 1:  February...

  The County of Yolo is recruiting to fill two (2) regular, full-time positions in the class of Deputy Sheriff at the Yolo County Sheriffs Office.  This assignment will be to patrol an assigned area and enforce State and local laws; to receive and serve civil processes and subpoenas; to supervise inmates in the jail facility; to perform duties as a courtroom bailiff; and to perform other related duties as required.  Competitive Pay Incentives! New hires may also eligible for up to  $10,000 hiring incentive pay ! Prior sworn safety experience with a law enforcement agency shall be credited towards years of County service solely for the purpose of calculating longevity. In addition to the salary posted in this job bulletin, employees receive additional compensation, up to a total of 15% of base, by stacking a maximum of two of the following incentives: 2.5% for possession of Intermediate POST    7.5% for possession of...

Job Description and Duties This position is located in Sacramento This is a Peace Officer position subject to P.O.S.T. requirements. Performing in a law enforcement capacity, the incumbent; conducts highly confidential and complex criminal investigations pertaining to internal security, employee misconduct, document integrity, public funds, burglary of offices, tampering with official records and systems, and other special cases of a criminal nature; participates as a DMV law enforcement representative in multi-agency criminal investigations, and assignments involving Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Department of Homeland Security, and other law enforcement or allied agencies; provides direct criminal investigative testimony, witness, advisory and services to State and Federal courts, other law enforcement or allied agencies, and DMV legal staff; performs a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their...

THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED   Application cut-off dates are, 06/30/26, 07/31/26, 08/31/26, 09/30/26, 10/31/26, 11/30/26, 12/31/26.  New hires in the Parking Enforcement Officer classification may be eligible for one-time recruitment and retention bonuses totaling up to $5,000 during the first year of employment. The Department of Public Works, Parking Services Division, is seeking Parking Enforcement Officers.  This position will require reporting to work on weekends, holidays and evening shifts, at times in inclement weather conditions. This position requires proficiency in communication due to regular interactions with other sections and departments within the City of Sacramento.  IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate will be adept at writing and issuing parking citations, responding to complaints and inquiries, and performing investigative and field work involving the enforcement of appropriate codes,...

This is a continuous filing exam. The next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:  1/26/2026,  4/27/2026, 7/27/2026, 10/26/2026   Building Security Attendant is a journey-level class. Incumbents perform a variety of patrol and stationary security functions such as monitoring access to County facilities, facilitating energy conservation efforts, monitoring and activating/deactivating alarms, responding to alarms/events, and observing and reporting facility safety and health hazards. Building Security Attendants are unarmed, uniformed personnel who are licensed guards, carry non-lethal defensive weapons, and are trained in first aid and CPR. Incumbents provide security for facilities through trained and informed observation of facility infrastructure that promotes the health, safety and general welfare of County employees and members of the public. Note  - The following five (5) valid certificates/licenses are required at the time of...

The City of Elk Grove is now accepting applications for the position of POLICE OFFICER - LATERAL   Earn up to $143,550.54 annually depending on years of service, POST and educational incentives, holiday in lieu, and special assignment pays.  Are you looking for a great opportunity to be a part of an agency that aspires to deliver world-class public safety services?  Start a rewarding career with the City of Elk Grove Police Department and partner with a diverse community that shares mutual respect and trust. Join our team in serving our community with pride and integrity! This posting will be used for current vacancies and to establish an eligibility list.  This is a sworn position designed specifically for individuals currently employed as a Sworn Police Officer with another agency and who possess a California P.O.S.T. Basic Peace Officer certificate.    A California P.O.S.T. Basic...

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:   12/4/25, 1/13/26, 2/10/26, 3/10/26, 4/14/26, 5/12/26, 6/9/26, 7/14/26, 8/11/26, 9/15/26, 10/13/26, 11/10/26, 12/8/26  Under general supervision, the Park Ranger Assistant provides assistance and support services to the County Regional Parks System including fee collection, visitor services, resource and wildlife protection, safety enforcement, pollution control, habitat improvement, public relations, and related duties. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Principles and practices of natural resource management and conservation and park operations Basic arithmetic Principles and practices of customer service Operation of modern office equipment Ability to Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to the County park system Learn...

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:    Under close supervision, the Park Ranger Recruit participates in a basic law enforcement training program including a State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) approved Basic Academy. Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Ability to   Read and understand departmental policies, rules, instructions, laws and ordinances and general literature pertaining to the County park system and law enforcement activities Analyze and interpret legal codes and ordinances Adopt quick, effective and reasonable courses of action, giving due regard to surrounding hazards and circumstances of each situation Develop keen powers of observation Obtain information through interview and interrogation Understand and follow written and oral direction Keep accurate records and prepare clear, concise and understandable...

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on: Sheriff's Community Services Officer I, under supervision, performs non-hazardous vehicle code and parking regulation enforcement, special events or emergency traffic control, general traffic and parking control throughout the general unincorporated area of Sacramento County. Some positions may be assigned to a City to which law enforcement services are provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department. Knowledge of  Major streets, highways, districts and points of interest in Sacramento County Basic arithmetic (i.e., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, decimals, percentages, ratios, and fractions) English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation   Ability to Communicate clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing Interpret and apply applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations Read and...

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on: Under supervision, the Sheriff's Records Officer I performs a wide variety of specialized and/or technical law enforcement support duties within the Sheriff's Department. Knowledge of Office practices and procedures Alpha and numeric filing; indexing and sorting documents Basic arithmetic, including percentages, fractions, and decimals Correct English usage, including grammar, punctuation, and spelling General principles and procedures of recordkeeping Methods of identification and property control Law enforcement computer and communication systems   Ability to Follow oral and written procedures and directions Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Read, understand, interpret, and apply law enforcement codes and regulations Maintain courteous and cooperative behavior in adverse situations Establish...

This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:  3/13/26, 5/15/26, 7/17/26, 9/10/26, 11/13/26 The testing process consists of a Training and Experience Evaluation Exam. Applicants' relevant experience, education and training will be evaluated based solely upon responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire and the T-score achieved on the  Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Entry-Level Law Enforcement Test Battery (PELLETB). Applicants are encouraged to take the PELLETB and receive the results (T-score) prior to submitting an application.  Information about where to take the PELLETB is included in this announcement.     https://www.sacsheriff.com/pages/careers_training_academy.php Under close supervision, the Deputy Sheriff Recruit participates in a basic law enforcement training program including the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office State of California Commission on Peace Officer Standards...

Range A -  $7,913.52 - $9,618.75 /month Range B - $10,603.56/month This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at  5:00 pm  on:   8/24/26, 10/26/26, 12/28/26*   Under supervision, the Deputy Sheriff performs law enforcement duties to protect life and property and to preserve law and order, and to perform related work as required. This class is the journey level class in the Deputy Sheriff series. Incumbents perform the full range of duties including patrol,  community oriented policing, crime prevention* , crime investigations, supervision and control of inmates, court services, or specialized activities such as training, burglary prevention, and community liaison, depending on the assignment.   Examples of Knowledge and Abilities Knowledge of Federal, State, and County codes and ordinances relating to law enforcement Modern principles and procedures of law enforcement work...

Role description Here’s a Golden Opportunity, Become a San Francisco Police Officer! San Francisco Police Officers perform a wide variety of essential duties to promote safety with respect. This is much more than a job; it is an opportunity to build a career of which you can be proud. Essential Duties According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list. Prepares for work; receives instruction from platoon commander regarding assignment (beat) and/or specific patrol targets during daily line-up; inspects patrol car, equipment and weapons to ensure proper operation. Patrols the district on foot or in patrol car; operates Mobile Video Terminal computer in patrol car; operates radio; detects criminal activity; and communicates with the public. Responds to call for service; resolves disputes;...

Pay Rate   This is a BART Police Officers' Association (BPOA) represented position.  $40.50/ Hourly (Step 1) - $49.30/ Hourly (Step 6)  Note: All external candidates will start at Step 1. Reports To   Police Communications Manager Current Assignment The San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District (BART) Police Department is seeking highly skilled, calm-under-pressure, and service-oriented individuals to join our team as Police Dispatchers. Working in a fast-paced, 24/7 public safety communications center, the incumbent will receive and prioritize incoming 911 emergency and non-emergency telephone calls and operate radio systems to dispatch patrol units and other police personnel to crime scenes, service calls, and transit-system emergencies. Dispatchers ensure accurate and timely information flow, maintain situational awareness, and support officers responding to a broad range of incidents, including safety hazards, quality-of-life...