Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

This position is located in Sacramento, Sacramento County.

The Supervising Criminal Investigator (SCI) II position is in the Investigation Division (ID) under the direction of the ID Chief, also known as Division Chief. The SCI II, also known as Manager, is accountable for effectively and efficiently managing the assigned investigative operations. The SCI II is administratively responsible for the pursuance of investigations resulting in prosecution of fraud activity committed against the Employment Development Department (EDD) programs (except internal cases). This involves specialized criminal investigations derived from any source that include, but are not limited to, the following: doctor, disability, employer, underground economy, forgery, and impostor fraud. The SCI II supervises designated SCI Is and is accountable for assessing their positive and effective supervision of investigators and other assigned subordinate staff.

Assists the Division Chief in planning and directing work as required, and may act in the Division Chief's absence when assigned. Acts as the Area Manager and has responsibility for developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with the managers of all EDD offices, and with the administrators of all districts in the area. Provides supervision and guidance to all staff and directly manages/supervises all area administration and support activities. This primarily involves personnel, budget, training, planning, research, equipment, supplies, clerical operations and line supervision.

Works in coordination with the Southern California SCI II on coordinated activities of investigator staff and assumes responsibilities of Northern California District operations in the absence of the incumbent.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click  here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Apply today for the opportunity to work in this state-of-the-art building!

Travel and investigative activities could be anywhere in California and possibly out of state if authorized by the Chief of the Investigation Division. May at times include irregular working hours.

Special Requirements

THIS POSITION REQUIRES PASSING A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, MEDICAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL EXAMINATION.

Requires possession of a valid California Driver's License, and the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Specialized Investigator Basic, and Supervisory Certificates.  The SCI II will be required to attend the POST Management Course within the first 18 months of hire.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at  .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.

• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment 

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

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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:

Applicants with a current Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators' Basic Management Course Certificate.  

1. Experience and demonstrated ability to develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.
2. Demonstrated ability for developing and maintaining positive and effective relationships with managers and administrators of different branches and offices to accomplish common goals.
3. Experience and knowledge in the management of complex and large-scale law enforcement operations and investigations.
4. Ability to perform workload and staffing analysis and to make recommendations for appropriate staffing levels based on workload and budget availability.  
5. Demonstrated ability to maintain an awareness of fraud trends and issues and take action to mitigate impacts to the organization.
6. Experience in drafting issue papers to address operational and/or administrative areas in need of improvement.
7. Knowledge and experience applying and evaluating legal principles and proposed new laws and the impact they can have on an organization.
8. Experience in measuring short and long-term performance and program outcomes related to initial and ongoing implementation of a strategic plan.
9. Demonstrated ability to think strategically, globally, and show a willingness to adapt to change and evolving technology to improve business processes.
10. Ability to communicate effectively with others as demonstrated through strong written and verbal communication skills, strong negotiating skills, and the ability to represent the department effectively internally and with external partners."

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters  DO NOT take the place of the SOQ.

In addition to the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), all interested applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The SOQ is a written response to the applicant's qualifications for the position, and ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Specifically, the SOQ should include detailed and concise information on how the candidate's education, training, experience, and competencies meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.

In your SOQ describe your personal experience, knowledge, and competencies as they relate to each "Desirable Qualifications" factor listed under the "Desirable Qualifications” section of this bulletin. The Desirable Qualifications factors must be addressed and numbered in the same order as listed. Do not consolidate responses. The SOQ should not exceed three (3) pages in length, with one-inch margins, single spaced and with a font size of Arial 12.  

Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ as instructed and/or fail to submit all the required documents may be eliminated from the examination process.

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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -
  A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required. 
  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

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