37 investigative jobs found in San Luis Obispo, CA

As a Deputy Sheriff with the County of San Luis Obispo, you are responsible for patrolling assigned areas for the maintenance of order and the protection of life and property.  This involves a wide variety of activities including, but not limited to, reporting to scenes of disturbances, accidents, or reported crimes, making preliminary investigations, issuing citations, and arresting lawless persons.  Additionally, you are involved in serving warrants and other legal papers, escorting and transporting criminals and psychopathic persons, and participating in raids.  In this role, you may act as bailiff in Superior Court or in Municipal Court.  The County has attractive pay and benefits options for lateral employees including $3,000 in bilingual bonuses, a monthly bilingual stipend, career incentive pay and accelerated vacation accrual based on related experience.   Click here , for more information on the incentives available for Deputy Sheriff....

This posting states its location as San Luis Obispo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: C. E. A. Ready to Lead When It Matters Most? At the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), our mission is bigger than responding to emergencies, we help California prepare for what’s next.We’re looking for an accomplished executive leader to join the California Specialized Training Institute (CSTI) as Deputy Superintendent. This is an opportunity to shape the future of emergency management and public safety training across California and make a direct impact on the people and communities who depend on it. About CSTI The California Specialized Training Institute is a critical component of Cal OES that operates year-round from our main campus in San Luis Obispo, Cal OES headquarters in Sacramento, and training sites across the state. We deliver over 150 specialized courses covering emergency management,...

The City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department seeks a fire service leader who is a strong communicator who is direct, calm, and consistent. The new Deputy Chief must read people and situations well, anticipate operational and organizational needs, and be committed to developing others through mentoring and coaching. The new Deputy Chief must be transparent in actions, decisions, and communication. They must project organizational integrity through ethical behavior and sound judgment. The minimum requirements for this position are graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in fire science, fire technology, business administration, public administration, or a related field, seven years of experience as a full-time firefighter, including three years of supervisory experience equivalent to a Fire Captain or Fire Battalion Chief, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Desirable qualifications include California State Fire...

Police Officer (Academy Grad/Entry Level) Salary $46.16 - $58.53 Hourly Location Paso Robles, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 24/25-09 Department Police Opening Date 10/16/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit POA   Description Benefits Questions Description     Law enforcement is at its finest here at the City of Paso Robles Police Department. With state of the art equipment and a community-oriented proactive approach to crime, the City of Paso Robles Police Department offers a work environment unlike any in San Luis Obispo County. If you are interested in working with exceptional individuals in a tight knit...

Police Officer (Lateral) Salary $46.16 - $58.53 Hourly Location Paso Robles, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 24/25-08 Department Police Opening Date 10/16/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit POA   Description Benefits Questions Description     Hiring Incentive Program!   Lateral officers are eligible for a hiring incentive of up to $20,000 , a housing assistance loan of up to $60,000 , a moving allowance of up to $10,000 , additional vacation leave, and vacation accrual rate enhancement!   This recruitment is for lateral police officers. To be considered a lateral officer, candidates must meet ALL...

Police Officer Recruit Salary $38.63 Hourly Location Paso Robles, CA Job Type Full-time Job Number 24/25-10 Department Police Opening Date 10/22/2024 Closing Date Continuous FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit SEIU   Description Benefits Questions Description   How to Become a Police Officer Handbook Testing will take place on a rolling basis. Testing dates will be announced via e-mail. Notices will only be sent once a date is scheduled. Application status updates will not be provided outside of test invitation notices.   Law enforcement is at its finest here at the City of Paso Robles Police Department. With state of the art equipment and a...

Closing Date: Continuous  Interview Date: TBD Second Interview Date: TBD  Desired Start Date: TBD OPPORTUNITY   LATERAL INCENTIVES (as of August 2021): $20,000 hiring incentive ($10k at time of hire / $5k upon successful completion of FTP / $5k upon successful completion of probation, 12 months). $2500 relocation incentive. Credit for full years of service with most recent agency (for vacation accrual purposes). PERS ret. 3% at 55 (if coming from another PERS agency) 4/10 plan for sworn personnel Preloaded 80 hours vacation upon hire.  Preloaded 80 hours sick time upon hire.  OUT-OF-STATE LATERAL APPLICANTS: Assistance through the recertification course may be available.   The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in the Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. This growing department currently has 180 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Come...

OPPORTUNITY     THE CITY OF SANTA MARIA POLICE DEPARTMENT IS HIRING A CRIME ANALYST I/II OPEN: September 23, 2026CLOSE: Continuous - Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.FIRST REVIEW: October 14, 2026 NOTE: Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. This recruitment will remain open until filled; however, applications received by October 14, 2026, will be included in the first review. Applications received after that date may be considered in future review batches. WHO WE ARE:  The City of Santa Maria is a full-service City with a City Council/City Manager form of government with over 700 employees, and serves approximately 112,208 constituents. The City of Santa Maria is located on the beautiful central coast of California and covers over 23 square miles. The City has a harmonious balance of maintaining coastal and agricultural lands while promoting business. Santa Maria has been recognized nationally as an All-America...

ACADEMY GRADUATE INCENTIVES $5,000 hiring incentive ($2,500 at time of hire / $2,500 upon successful completion probation, 12 months).  Relocation incentive for candidates outside of the area.  OUT-OF-STATE APPLICANTS: Assistance through the recertification course may be available. Please see the SELECTION PROCESS below for required attachment(s) to the electronic application. Applicants will not be able to "submit" the application, without first electronically attaching the required documents. The City of Santa Maria is the largest city in the Santa Barbara County (located on the central coast) with a population of over 100,000. This growing department currently has 180 sworn and non-sworn personnel. Come join our hard working and innovative team!   If you have further job-related questions please contact staff in the Training and Recruitment Bureau at 805-928-3781 x2144. If you are experiencing any technical (computer related)...

  he Sheriff's Office is recruiting  to fill positions with  experienced  Lateral Dispatchers at the Dispatcher II/III level. As a Dispatcher, you are responsible for monitoring, receiving, and dispatching routine and emergency radio communications to and from Sheriff's patrol units and other law enforcement or public safety agencies. To effectively accomplish these tasks, you will be involved in securing and recording information as to the nature of a reported problem and identifying the exact location. You will be operating a CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System) computer terminal to obtain or verify information and maintaining required logs of calls and incidents.  Additionally, you will prepare reports, provide information and assistance to the public, and determine availability and location of patrol units to dispatch. The County of San Luis Obispo's Sheriff's Dispatch Center provides coverage to San Luis...

Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Security Officer Flex Hospital Rate: $25.00 an hour Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're...

Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. As a Security Officer Patrol in Santa Margarita, CA , you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Utilities, and more. As a Security Officer supporting a utilities location, you will conduct routine patrols, maintain a visible presence to help deter security-related incidents, and provide outstanding customer service and communication. This is a driving position requiring a valid driver’s license in accordance with Allied Universal driver policy. Join a team that is agile, reliable, innovative, and committed to acting with integrity while putting people first. Position Type: Full Time Pay Rate: $22.00 /...

This posting states its location as San Luis Obispo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: ENGINEERING GEOLOGIST Under the direction of a Senior Transportation Engineer and/or lead worker, the incumbent will provide environmental engineering support and perform daily activities related to hazardous waste, water quality, air quality, and noise, including data collection, field review, analysis, and preparation of technical reports and memos related to the environmental impacts of transportation projects. The Engineering Geologist reviews technical reports and district PS&E packages, prepares non-standard specifications and evaluates excess parcels for hazardous waste. The Engineering Geologist develops and monitors HW task orders designed to investigate the impact of hazardous waste constituents or site disturbance due to excavation and earthwork on highway projects. The Engineering Geologist provides technical...

This posting states its location as San Luis Obispo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. Classification: ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENTIST Caltrans Environmental Scientists perform a broad range of work concerning environmental issues related to protecting California's resources as related to transportation projects. Incumbents do field analyses; prepare environmental documents and technical studies, environmental permitting packages and regulatory permits; ensure compliance with various environmental laws and regulations; and conduct environmental protection, planning, and mitigation activities. Incumbents apply scientific methods and principles to analyze and evaluate available data on the effects of transportation projects on all aspects of the environment; prepare and review CEQA/NEPA and other technical documents to determine the effects; and implement mitigation strategies to lessen the impact of those projects. Under the general...

This posting states its location as San Luis Obispo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. HEAVY EQUIPMENT MECHANIC – OCEANO DUNES DISTRICT / OCEANO DUNES AUTO SHOP / OCEANO, CA This classification is subject to the Post and Bid Process. Applications from a certification list, transfer change in class, reinstatement, re-employment, and training and development assignment candidates will be accepted for this position but consistent with the MOU/Bargaining Agreement BU12/13 contract cannot be acted upon unless the Post & Bid process does not result in a hire. The reporting location for this position is the Oceano Dunes Auto Shop located at 900 Pacific Blvd, Oceano, CA 93445. This position will work under the direction of the Park Maintenance Supervisor.   The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will work collaboratively alongside another full-time Heavy Equipment Mechanic to manage, construct, repair and maintain automotive and heavy...

This posting states its location as San Luis Obispo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. PARK AIDE (SEASONAL) – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / HEARST SAN SIMEON STATE PARK CAMPGROUND “Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).” This position works under the direct supervision of the Supervising State Park Peace Officer and the general direction of the State Park Peace...

This posting states its location as San Luis Obispo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL) – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT / HEARST CASTLE HILLTOP MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT “Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).” The reporting location for this position is the hilltop maintenance complex in San Simeon. This classification works under the...

This posting states its location as San Luis Obispo County rather than a street address. The work is assigned within that county. SENIOR MAINTENANCE AIDE (SEASONAL) – SAN LUIS OBISPO COAST DISTRICT “Priority consideration will be given to any person receiving State public assistance under the CalWORKs program. Applicants who receive State public assistance need to identify their status as a CalWORKs recipient in the comments area on the application. Applicants must submit a verification of their CalWORKs eligibility status, which may include the most recent Notice of Action showing TANF eligibility or a copy of your last aid check stub. If verification is not submitted with the application, the application will not be processed. (Applicants may obtain verification from the CalWORKs program).” This position works under the supervision of the Maintenance Supervisor and the general direction of the Sector Maintenance Chief. The reporting location is the Morro...

Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Security Officer Flex Healthcare Rate: $25.00 an hour Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're...

Company Overview: Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve. Allied Universal® is hiring a Security Professional Flex Officer. The Security Professional Flex Officer will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Healthcare, Education, Finance and more. Join a leading team where flexibility meets opportunity. As a Security Professional Flex Officer, you’ll use our exclusive shift-pickup platform to view and claim open shifts based on your availability - giving you the freedom to build a schedule that works for you, while gaining valuable site experience across various industries. Whether you're looking to supplement your income or take the first step...