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SalaryHave you imagined yourself in a role where you can serve the people of California through education, regulation and enforcement actions regarding the manufacture, sale, ownership, safety training, and transfer of firearms and dangerous weapons? Does a role that includes conducting statewide training and providing information to licensed firearm dealers interest you? If so, we hope you consider applying for a Field Representative within our Bureau of Firearms.
Among other things, a Field Representative in our Regulatory Compliance Unit will perform the following tasks:
- Independently plans, schedules, conducts statewide inspections of California licensed firearm dealers to ensure compliance with state firearm laws and regulations.
- Communicates with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms investigators regarding inspection findings or referrals.
- Provides training to various stakeholders regarding reporting, California firearm laws and regulations, and other firearm related responsibilities.
Candidates interested in taking on this challenge should have: a willingness to travel via airplane and/or automobile for up to two weeks per month and occasionally work odd shifts such as evenings, weekends, and nights.
Please let us know how you heard about our position by taking this brief survey:
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- FIELD REPRESENTATIVE, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
- This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Bureau of Firearms, Regulatory Compliance Unit (RCU).
- Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
- For more information about the department please visit the Attorney General’s website at www.oag.ca.gov.
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Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- Clearly indicate the Job Control (JC-418336) and the title of this position in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application.
- Do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD. 678). This page is for examination use only.
- A background check will be required.
- A fingerprint check will be required.
Will consider Training and Development.
To be eligible for Field Representative appointment you must be eligible for transfer, reinstatement, or have list eligibility. For more information on how to complete the exam application please visit:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=2JUAA
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 3/14/2024Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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 required and must be included.
Desirable Qualifications
- The ability to develop and maintain effective working relations with firearms dealers, manufacturers, law enforcement agencies, and other reporting entities.
- The ability to independently perform field liaison work.
- The ability to speak effectively before groups of all sizes.
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills, diplomacy in dealing with law enforcement agencies and the public.
- A familiarity with Microsoft Excel, SharePoint, Word and PowerPoint software programs.
Benefits
Benefit Information - Please access this link for information on benefits afforded to employees who work for the State of California - https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Hiring Unit Contact:
Abigail Lentine
(916) 210-6653
Abigail.Lentine@doj.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 210-7580
EERROffice@doj.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Additional Job Related Information
Additional Information on Application Filing
Please note, if using the United States Postal Service for delivery, there is no guarantee that your application will be date stamped and will arrive by the final filing date. If your application does not have a postmark or date stamp and arrives after the final filing date, your application will not be accepted. Therefore, to ensure timely delivery of your application, it is recommended that you use either electronic delivery, parcel service, or certified mail. Using one of these options will provide proof of delivery prior to the final filing date.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
