Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

Position: DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR
Job Description and Duties

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

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-506010

Position #(s):

-XXX

Working Title:

Police Practices Section - Deputy Attorney General Supervisor

Classification:

DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL SUPERVISOR

$13,203.00 - $17,727.00

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:

United States

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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

* If you'd like to speak with a recruiter prior to submitting your application, please email

* 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 with holdings. 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

* The Deputy Attorney General Supervisor exam may be found on-line at

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: 2/23/2026

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible…