Job Posting: Investigator

CA Horse Racing Board

JC-131547
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Investigator
INVESTIGATOR

$4,635.00 - $7,462.00

Final Filing Date: 11/9/2018

Job Description and Duties

Job announcement final filing date has been extended to 11/09/2018.

Under the general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I, the incumbent independently conducts field investigations; works as part of a team; or acts as a lead of other investigators when assigned.  As Peace Officers under the California Penal Code, Section 830.3(d), detects and/or verifies and enforces suspected violations of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) rules and regulations, the California Horse Racing Laws and other related laws.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

The incumbent works at the Los Alamitos Race Track in a typical race track environment. This position requires the incumbent to work evenings and weekends.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-131547
Position #(s):
395-400-8610-004
Working Title:
Investigator
Classification:
INVESTIGATOR
$4,635.00 - $7,462.00
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Orange County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Work Shift:
11AM-10PM
Work Week:
Thursday-Sunday

Department Information

The mission of the California Horse Racing Board to ensure the integrity, viability, and safety of the California horse racing industry by regulating pari-mutuel wagering for the protection of the public, promoting horse racing, breeding, and wagering opportunities, and fostering safe racing through the development and enforcement of track safety standards and regulations for the health and welfare of all participants.
Department Website: http://www.chrb.ca.gov

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
  • The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
  • POST Certificate - You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

It is the policy of the CHRB that no person may be hired as an employee if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling-related offense, therefore all employees are subject to a background check.

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: 11/9/2018

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates 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

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

CA Horse Racing Board
Attn: Alejandra Serratos
1010 Hurley Way, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95825

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Alejandra Serratos
1010 Hurley Way, Suite 300
Sacramento, CA 95825
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
  • Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
  • Other - Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) Certificate of Completion from Basic Academy or Specialized Basic Investigators' Certificate of Completion.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

Possession of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certificate of Completion from Basic Academy or Specialized Basic Investigator's Certificate of Completion.

Benefits

Benefit information may be obtained by going to the California Department of Human Resources website at www.calhr.ca.gov and to the California Public Employees' Retirement System website at www.calpers.ca.gov for Health Benefits.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.chrb.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Alejandra Serratos
(916) 263-6015
aoserratos@chrb.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:
Susan Bitcon
(916) 263-6049
sebitcon@chrb.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.

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.