Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
Job Description and Duties
Please Note:
Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee’s monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced by 3% and will accrue 5 hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period. PLP 2025 for this classification is expected to be effective through July 2027. Under the general direction of a Deputy Inspector General Supervisor, the Deputy Inspector General II will conduct reviews of closed California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) use-of-force investigations; assist in conducting vettings of CDCR warden candidates; and, as assigned, conduct special reviews of CDCR’s policies, practices, and procedures. The Deputy Inspector General II will travel, as required, to CDCR prisons and facilities and to Office of the Inspector General (OIG) regional offices and headquarters in Sacramento, California. Travel may require occasional overnight stays. The OIG is dedicated to being an agency that promotes a positive work environment where employees feel valued, is family friendly, allows for true work-life balance, and ensures opportunities for employee growth. Telework eligibility is pursuant to Government Code 14200 for eligible applicants residing in California. The Office of the Inspector General intends to fully comply with Executive Order N-22-25, requiring employees to report to an OIG office location or field location at least four days per week. Additional on-site days may be required based on departmental policies and operational needs. The designated Headquarters (HQ) for this position is in Sacramento County, and the selected candidate will be required to commute to their HQ office location as needed to meet operational needs. All commute expenses to the HQ location will be the responsibility of the selected candidate.You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- Deputy Inspector General II Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement Department Information The Office of the Inspector General safeguards the integrity of the State’s correctional system by providing oversight and transparency through monitoring, reporting, and recommending improvements to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The Office of the Inspector General is excluded from bargaining unit contracts.
Department Website:
https://www.oig.ca.gov Special Requirements • The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. Proof of California residency will be required prior to start date, if teleworking. *E-mail will be the primary method of communication for the recruitment and interview process. Please ensure the e-mail address listed on your application is current and/or accurate.
PLEASE NOTE:
Electronic application submission through CalCareers is highly encouraged. Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for this job vacancy. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed includes, but is not limited to, the Equal Employment Opportunity page, your Social Security Number, birth date, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. This business uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. E-Verify is a web-based system that allows enrolled employers to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.dhs.gov/e-verify. 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:
- Knowledge of purposes, activities, rules, and regulations of the CDCR and the Office of the Inspector General
- Research and information gathering techniques
- Rules of grammar, spelling, and punctuation in the English language to effectively communicate to a variety of audiences
- Basic knowledge of applicable statutes from California Penal Code, including those pertaining to the arrest of persons, the use-of-force to effect arrest, and those granting authority to the Inspector General
- Techniques for training officers in the use of force against incarcerated people and supervised people, including principles of officer safety
Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website. OIG employees are excluded from collective bargaining and are eligible to receive the following enhanced benefits:
- Enhanced medical, dental, and disability benefits
- Employer paid Life Insurance
- Additional hour of Vacation/Annual Leave
- Excluded employees are not subject to State Disability Insurance payroll withholding In addition, free parking is available at all our office locations, and free electric vehicle charging is available at our Sacramento location. Our offices are located near public transit, shopping, and an array of food options.