251 investigative jobs found in Sacramento, CA

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. This position is located at the DMV Headquarters in Sacramento. Under supervision of Special Operations Command Management, incumbent directly supports the activities and responsibilities of an area command, district office, headquarters units, and the activities specific to the Special Operations Command. All eligible applicants may apply. A training and development assignment may be considered. SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply. The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch. Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire. The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position. To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC)...

THE POSITION The Community Development Department is seeking a Senior Code Enforcement Officer to help lead field efforts addressing vehicle-related violations, blight, and other code enforcement concerns throughout the City. The position will provide guidance and support to staff while focusing on the investigation and abatement of abandoned or inoperable vehicles, hazardous vehicles, including situations involving unhoused individuals living in or around vehicles and encampments. The Senior Code Enforcement Officer will provide insight on applicable codes and laws, coordinate with other City departments and service providers when appropriate, and take enforcement or abatement action when necessary to resolve violations and community concerns. IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT The ideal candidate is an experienced code enforcement individual who can help lead field activities, guide staff, and make sound enforcement decisions. They preferably are skilled in addressing...

THE POSITION Please Note:  A candidate must successfully pass a thorough background investigation, including a criminal history check, fingerprinting, polygraph test, psychological test, credit check, and a drug use history, to be considered for this position. DEFINITION Under minimal supervision, the Deputy Fire Chief performs responsible administrative and management duties in the Fire Department; manages and oversees the activities of one or more fire service Divisions responsible for operations, administrative/ personnel, support and/or other services; develops Division goals and objectives; coordinates activities with other Fire Department managers, City officials, and outside organizations; helps assure Department compliance with and enforcement of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, ordinances and codes. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is a senior-management sworn classification populated with multiple incumbents. The Deputy Fire Chief is...

THE POSITION VIEW THE FULL RECRUITMENT BROCHURE  HERE OPEN UNTIL FILLED IDEAL CANDIDATE: The Police Chief will be a visionary leader who conveys strong leadership with an effective command presence, as well as outstanding people and management skills. The ideal candidate will be an inspirational leader, excellent public speaker, responsive to the community, and quick to think on their feet in public meetings. The Police Chief will also quickly earn the trust of the community and the respect of both sworn and professional staff. The ideal candidate will be a compassionate, respectful, honest, and ethical leader who demonstrates the highest levels of integrity and accountability. The Police Chief will value and embrace the rich diversity of Sacramento and its unique neighborhoods, building strong, authentic relationships throughout the community. The successful candidate will also have experience working collaboratively and constructively with an office of...

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: ANALYST III This position is Pending Budget Approval. Please Note : Due to postal service delays, electronic submission of application is recommended. Please see the Duty Statement link, found in the Additional Documents section, for more information. Applicants are highly encouraged to complete a Recruitment Questionnaire, located at: In July 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025. This program temporarily reduces employees’ monthly base pay in exchange for paid leave credits. This position is subject to PLP 2025 and will have a monthly base pay reduction of 3% in exchange for 5 hours of leave credits through June 2027. The salary ranges shown on this job posting do not reflect the salary reduction. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement ....

About the role: The Security Specialists, under the direct supervision of the Shift Supervisor, ensures SIS standards and policies are met in overall field services, operations and functions in assigned area such as: site inspections, emergency response, camera review, client liaison, and special projects as assigned. All duties must be performed in accordance to client policies and procedures and all state and federal regulations. In this role, your responsibilities will be: Provide a safe and professional work environment for client's employees and guests Provide escort, patrol on foot to secure your assigned post Act quickly as a responder to incidents Bring a positive attitude every day -- represent our brand, the client, and yourself in a professional manner Qualifications As a candidate you must have: High school diploma (or GED) Must complete and maintain state Guard Certification as prescribed by presiding state law, as well as...

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,...

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:  9/21/26, 10/19/26, 11/23/26, 12/21/26  (final) 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. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email  Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. on the cut-off date. ...

The Position                   This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:      10/28/25, 12/30/25, 2/24/26, 4/28/26, 6/30/26, 8/25/26, 10/27/26, 12/29/26  Under direction, the Sheriff's Security Officer enforces security; safeguards and protects County and/or contracted non-County property, buildings, and equipment. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.   County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email  Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667   Employment applications and all documentation...

This posting states its location as Sacramento County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. This is a Govenor appointed position and applicants are required to complete the online application form selecting the relevant job title. Applicants that fail to submit an application to the California Governor's Office will not be considered for this position. Link to online application form: PLEASE NOTE - DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS THROUGH CALCAREERS. YOU MUST APPLY FOR THIS POSITION THROUGH THE GOVENOR'S OFFICE AT THE LINK ABOVE. The DMV is on an aggressive digital transformation journey and is looking to build on the initial success of our mobile and online products and services. Under the direction of the DMV Director, the DMV is investing in innovative ways to deepen customer engagement using digital channels. The goal is to position California DMV as a government leader in digital services and payments and to enable the DMV to...

THE POSITION THIS POSTING WILL BE OPEN UNTIL FILLED   Application cut-off dates are 02/28/26, 03/31/26, 04/30/26, 05/31/26, 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 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...

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...

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...

The Position 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:     10/27/25, 12/29/25, 2/23/26, 4/27/26, 6/29/26, 8/24/26, 10/26/26, 12/28/26 Under supervision, and in a temporary/intermittent capacity, performs law enforcement duties to protect life and property and to preserve law and order, and performs related work as required.  This class is a temporary/intermittent 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.* Application and Testing Information   APPLICATION   Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply...

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:   4/3/26, 6/5/26, 8/7/26, 10/2/26, 12/4/26 Under supervision, the Sheriff's 911 Call Dispatcher receives telephone reports of emergency and non-emergency incidents from Sacramento County residents, contracting cities, and local, state and federal jurisdictions. Application and Testing Information   APPLICATION   Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email  Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must...

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:    4/17/26, 8/21/26, 12/18/26 (final) Sheriff's Community Services Officer II, under general 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, and creates traffic and crime reports. Some positions may be assigned to a City to which law enforcement services are being provided by the Sacramento County Sheriff's Department.   Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.   County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700...

The Position This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on: 7/20/26, 8/24/26, 9/21/26, 10/19/26, 11/23/26, 12/21/26  (final) 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. Application and Testing Information   APPLICATION   Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply. County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email  Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667 Employment applications and all documentation requested in this announcement must be submitted by 5:00...

The Position                 This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:      10/28/25, 12/30/25, 2/24/26, 4/28/26, 6/30/26, 8/25/26, 10/27/26, 12/29/26  Under direction, the Sheriff's Security Officer enforces security; safeguards and protects County and/or contracted non-County property, buildings, and equipment. Application and Testing Information APPLICATION Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. All applicants must complete and submit an online County of Sacramento employment application by 5:00 PM on the posted cut-off date. Click here to apply.   County of Sacramento Department of Personnel Services Employment Services Division 700 H Street, Room 4667 Sacramento, CA 95814 Phone; 7-1-1 California Relay Service Email  Inter-Office Mail Code: 09-4667   Employment applications and all documentation...

The Position                                                         This is a continuous filing exam. Next filing cut-offs are at 5:00 pm on:   10/27/25, 12/29/25, 2/23/26, 4/27/26, 6/29/26, 8/24/26, 10/26/26, 12/28/26* Range A -  $7,913.52 - $9,618.75 /month Range B - $10,603.56/month 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...