Police Practices Section - Deputy Attorney Gene...

Closing Date: 23rd February, 2026

Description:

Are you interested in joining a newly-created team charged with enforcing constitutional policing practices on behalf of the Attorney General and the State of California? The Police Practices Section (POL) is seeking an experienced and motivated Supervising Deputy Attorney General to join our new team within the California Department of Justice.

Attorneys in the Police Practices Section Public Rights Division handle complex, sensitive and difficult legal work of the Public Rights Division for the Attorney General. The Section will conduct a variety of different types of investigations, bring civil and potentially criminal actions, publish public reports regarding issues relating to constitutional policing in California, and support the Section's responsibilities for implementing Assembly Bill 1506, conduct and oversee pattern and practice investigations, enforcement judgments, and other law enforcement-related enactments and mandates

The Supervising Deputy Attorney General directs, reviews, and monitors the work of a team of subordinate attorneys, and also directs the work of analytical support staff; evaluates the performance of subordinate attorneys and support staff; provides training to subordinate attorneys and support staff; handles general administrative matters; interviews and selects, or actively participates in the interview and selection process for subordinate attorneys and support staff; and personally performs the most difficult and complex legal work related to jury trials, bench trials, writs, appeals, and administrative hearings, which requires the highest level of independent judgment.

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

Working Conditions:
This position may be eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and based on DOJ's current telework policy. While DOJsupports telework, in-person attendance may be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to their worksite with minimalnotification if an urgent need arises.

Minimum Requirements:
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement

Department Information:

• This position is located in the Division of Public Rights, Police Practices Section, and may be filled in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Oakland or San Francisco.
• The Deputy Attorney General classifications qualify for a “Hire Above Minimum" (HAM) salary (Hiring Above Minimum Policy).
• The starting salary for each classification will be:
• Deputy Attorney General Supervisor (8 years): $14,655
• New to State candidates in the DAG series will be hired at the starting HAM salary of the classifications.
• 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 http://www.oag.ca.gov.
• If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email Recruiters@doj.ca.gov.
• Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

Special Requirements:

• A fingerprint check will be required.
• JC-506010 must be clearly stated in the "Examination or Job Title(s) for which you are Applying" section located on page one of your state application.
• Individuals who are new to state service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the California Office of the Attorney General. Process is described at https://oag.ca.gov/careers/how-to-apply
• The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line at http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.

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.
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP 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:
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Justice
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Attn: Nicole Farrah (JC-506010)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Justice
OHR-Nicole Farrah
Nicole Farrah (JC-506010)
1300 I Street, 7th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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.
• Statement of Qualifications - The directions for the Statement of Qualifications are listed below.
• Other - Writing sample is required, which preferably consists of a dispositive motion, pretrial motion or appellate brief.

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:
The Police Practices Section is seeking candidates with experience as an attorney preferably in investigations and litigation, legislative advocacy and policy work. Because POL handles matters focused on oversight of local law enforcement agencies, the most competitive candidates will possess a background in this subject matter area, as described above, though general experience in civil rights investigations and enforcement will also be considered.

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