INVESTIGATOR JC-502451 at California Department of Public Health

Department Information

At the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), equity, diversity, and inclusion are at the core of our mission to advance the health and well-being of California’s diverse people and communities. We are genuinely and strongly committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness where we can grow and learn together with a diverse team of employees. In recruiting for team members, we welcome the unique contributions that you can bring to us and the work we do.

This position supports the California Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) mission and strategic plan by promoting health and wellness and improving state health outcomes by advancing protective measures and reducing risk.

“The salary information listed on this advertisement may not reflect recent salary increases from salary adjustments or changes in the fiscal year.”

“CDPH is an E-Verify Employer”

Department Website: https://www.cdph.ca.gov

Job Description And Duties

This classification is authorized to receive a starting salary rate of $6,974.00 under Pay Scales Section 5.

The Investigator conducts extensive and complex investigations; initiates enforcement action to protect public health; provides educational outreach; participates in a team environment in planning, evaluation, and quality improvement; maintains technical proficiency; and works cooperatively with industry and government agencies.

This position is designated as peace officer per California Penal Code 830.3 (f) and (h). This position performs the full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments, and must be in compliance with the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (CA POST). During the course of their employment, they are required to carry a firearm and be proficient in its use. Further, must be knowledgeable in the area of use of force, demonstrating appropriate use as prescribed in department policy.

This classification consists of two alternate ranges; and as incumbent advances within the classification’s ranges, their law enforcement responsibilities are expected to be more complex and require broader knowledge and application of investigative techniques and procedures. More advanced incumbents will train and lead staff in the performance of field investigations and conduct the more complex criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations to detect or verify suspected violations of laws.

The incumbent works under the general direction of the Supervising Food and Drug Investigator (SFDI) in the Office of Youth Tobacco Enforcement (OYTE), Stop Tobacco Access to Kids Enforcement (STAKE) Unit – North, District 10- Sacramento.

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Final Filing Date: 1/13/2026

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-502451

Position #(s): 580-661-8610-909

Working Title: Investigator

Classification: INVESTIGATOR $6,339.00 - $8,558.00 A $7,306.00 - $10,609.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Contra Costa County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Should you have any questions regarding the application process, our Recruitment Team is ready to help you at [email protected] or (916) 445-0983.