Investigative jobs in Stockton, CA

Aug 05, 2026

Full time

Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant San Joaquin

$5,207 - $6,086 monthly

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office CA

The Juvenile Detention Officer Assistant (JDOA) is the entry-level position in the Juvenile Detention Officer series. In this trainee role, you'll work closely with experienced staff, performing routine tasks while receiving hands-on training to build your skills. The Juvenile Detention Facility is a 24-hour operation. These positions require working rotating shifts, which will include weekends and holidays, as well as working overtime. The shifts are: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm 9:00 am - 9:00 pm 6:00 pm - 6:00 am. Candidates must participate in a mandatory orientation and successfully pass a background investigation, pre-employment physical, psychological evaluation, and drug screen before employment. Candidates who pass the written exam will need to complete the Personal History Statement (PHS), which they will receive at the mandatory orientation. To review the PHS, click on the link to the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) forms page ...

Aug 05, 2026

Full time

Correctional Officer Trainee San Joaquin

$6,174 monthly

San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office CA

About the Position The San Joaquin Sheriff’s Office is seeking highly motivated individuals who are interested in a career in the daily function and operations of the Custody Division. This exciting opportunity offers successful Correctional Officer Trainee candidates the ability to earn pay while attending the required in-house academy at the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office. The academy will include a combination of academic instruction, physical fitness training, use of force awareness, group interaction, and communication skills to instill the knowledge, skills and experience needed to function in a jail setting. Upon successful completion of the Correctional Academy, you will become a Correctional Officer. About the Department The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Department consists of 2 major divisions Fields Forces and Custody. The Custody division currently staffs 247 Correctional Officers, 21 Correctional Sergeants, 9 Correctional...

Aug 26, 2026

Full time

Child Welfare Worker II Alameda COUNTY

$105,534 yearly

Alameda County CA

THIS IS AN OPEN CONTINUOUS EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year, but can be extended. This examination may be reopened as necessary and the names of additional candidates merged onto the existing list according to examination score. SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE : A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. This is a continuous filing exam with filing deadlines on the following dates at 5:00:00 PM: Monday, August 19, 2024 Monday, September 9, 2024 Tuesday, November 19, 2024 (added 8/30/2024 imb) Tuesday, January 21, 2025 (added 1/17/2025)...

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff

Aug 20, 2026

Full time

Deputy Sheriff (Recruit) Contra Costa

$73,718 monthly

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff CA

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women interested in an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Prior law enforcement experience is not required. Individuals who are appointed as Deputy Sheriff–Recruit will attend a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved police academy, which involves 26 weeks of intensive academic instruction combined with rigorous physical fitness training. Upon successful completion of the Academy, recruits will graduate and be sworn in as Peace Officers and promoted to Deputy Sheriff ($8,553-$10,917). Academy graduates may initially be assigned to the Patrol Division or Custody Services Bureau. Upon successful completion of the Academy, the Deputy Sheriff's pay range is outlined below: Deputy Sheriff's Pay Range $102,650.00- $124,761.41 (2023-2024) 20% pay increase over 4-year period effective 07/01/2023 Who We Are: The Contra Costa County...

Aug 20, 2026

Full time

Deputy Sheriff (Lateral) Contra Costa

$113,162 - $144,426 yearly

Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff CA

The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff is seeking men and women interested in continuing an exciting and challenging career in law enforcement. Employees in this class perform routine law enforcement, crime prevention and detection, and detention activities in the County Sheriff's Office. Although no law enforcement experience is required for entrance into this class, incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as described below. The Contra Costa County Office of the Sheriff enjoys an outstanding reputation as one of the most professional, progressive agencies in the United States. In addition to operating the most innovative detention facilities in the country, the Office of the Sheriff provides patrol services throughout the county including four contract cities for which it provides total police services. Many other specialized assignments are also available. As a department of over 1,000 employees, with 668 that are sworn, the Contra Costa County Office...

Aug 25, 2026

Full time

Deputy Sheriff - Lateral Solano County

$114,444 yearly

Solano County Sheriff's Office CA

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...

Aug 04, 2026

Full time

Deputy Sheriff II (Lateral) Calaveras County

$42.64 hourly

Calaveras County Sheriff CA

Recruitment/Retention Incentive $4,000 upon completion of 1st year $3,000 upon completion of 2nd year $3,000 upon completion of 3rd year Relocation Incentive $2,000 upon hire if relocating to Calaveras County from outside a 50 mile radius. Under general supervision, to perform law enforcement and crime prevention work; patrol assigned area and enforce state and local laws; conduct preliminary investigations of misdemeanor and felony crimes; perform bailiff duties; and do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The Deputy Sheriff II is the fully trained, working-level class in the deputy sheriff series. Positions allocated to the class require previous experience and training in patrol, detective, or civil divisions. Example of Duties Patrols assigned areas and answers calls for protection of life and property. Conducts preliminary investigations. Interrogates witnesses. Gathers evidence and takes...

Aug 04, 2026

Full time

Deputy Sheriff I Calaveras County

$38.68 hourly

Calaveras County Sheriff CA

Recruitment/Retention Incentive $4,000 upon completion of 1st year $3,000 upon completion of 2nd year $3,000 upon completion of 3rd year Relocation Incentive $2,000 upon hire if relocating to Calaveras County from outside a 50 mile radius. DEFINITION: Under supervision, to serve in a training capacity as a field law enforcement officer; guard and supervise prisoners in the courts or medical facility; and do related work as required. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: The class of Deputy Sheriff I is the entry level classification in the deputy series. Incumbents are considered to be in a training capacity for one year; successful completion of the training period may result in advancement to the class of Deputy Sheriff II. Example of Duties In a trainee capacity, learns and performs, under supervision, all aspects of law...

Aug 29, 2026

Full time

Police Officer (multiple positions) Sacramento State University

$7,705 monthly

Sacramento State Police Department Sacramento, CA

Responsible for the enforcement of all California State laws and University policies. Provide crime prevention by safeguarding University and personal property through motorized and foot patrol of assigned areas. Obtain evidence, apprehend violators, perform arrests and appear in courts as a witness. Enforce all posted University speed regulations using police radio patrol cars, respond to all radio calls or disturbances, assist in transporting the ill and injured as required. Investigate and make appropriate reports on accidents, property damage, fires, law violations and disturbances of the peace occurring on campus. FLSA : Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime compensation) Best-in-class Benefits : Click here to learn more CSU Total Compensation : Click here to learn more Recruitment Type : Regular (probationary) Time Base : Full-Time Work Hours : Varies; irregular...

Aug 28, 2026

Full time

Police Officer (Lateral)

$89,383 - $119,781 yearly

Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA

THE POSITION THIS POSTING IS FOR POLICE OFFICER LATERAL ONLY Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. You must have experience as a Police Officer with a law enforcement agency or be in possession of a valid P.O.S.T Basic Certificate or Basic Course Waiver issued by the State of California received within three (3) years of the date of appointment to qualify for this position. DEFINITION To provide services through the enforcement of laws and ordinances. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS The classification of Police Officer is a journey level classification assigned full arrest and citation powers under the California Penal Code. Police Officer is distinguished from the Police Officer Recruit classification in that it has full...

Aug 28, 2026

Full time

Police Officer Recruit

$85,126 yearly

Sacramento Police Department Sacramento, CA

THE POSITION You must have taken and passed the Police Officer Recruit examination for further consideration. To take the examination, click here . Please Note: a candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check for job-related convictions, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history to be considered for this position. Applicants applying to this posting will be hired as a Police Officer Recruit and must successfully complete a twenty-four (24) week P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy. Upon satisfactory graduation from a P.O.S.T. Basic Course Police Academy, a Police Officer Recruit meeting the requirements of the Police Officer classification shall be advanced to the career classification of Police Officer. For more information regarding the Police Officer or Community Service Officer II positions, please visit the following links: Police...

Aug 28, 2026

Full time

Senior Deputy City Attorney

$152,343 - $214,362 yearly

The City of Sacramento Sacramento, CA

THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are the 15th and last day of each month. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The City Attorney is currently seeking an experienced attorney to handle general litigation matters for the City of Sacramento. The ideal candidate is an experienced litigator who is capable of independently handling a litigation caseload and has effective and persuasive written and oral advocacy skills, solid legal writing background and legal research skills. They will have the ability to work collaboratively for some projects and independently for others. They will be comfortable and competent to handle civil litigation from inception to conclusion, including any potential...

Aug 28, 2026

Full time

Deputy City Attorney II

$116,754 - $164,284 yearly

The City of Sacramento Sacramento, CA

THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED Application cut-off dates are the 15th and last day of each month. With supervisor approval, incumbents may be eligible for intermittent remote work; however, they must physically reside within the Sacramento region or have the ability to regularly report to a City of Sacramento physical worksite with little notice. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The Sacramento City Attorney’s Office is seeking a dynamic attorney to join our Community Advocacy and Public Safety Division. This position offers a hybrid work model (two days per week in-office) with no billable hour requirements. Duties will span civil nuisance abatement, Health and Safety Code § 17980.7 receivership proceedings, Gun Violence Restraining Orders, Pitchess motion responses, and some criminal prosecution. The ideal candidate will possess strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills, with a strong desire to grow their litigation practice in a...

Aug 28, 2026

Full time

Sheriff's Security Officer Sacramento

$77,966 - $94,774 yearly