Deputy Labor Commissioner I

Department of Industrial Relations

JC-532238

Retaliation Complaint Investigator
DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER I

$6,152.00 – $8,227.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/8/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)

By Mail

Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Deputy Labor Commissioner Supervisor (Senior Deputy) in the State Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) Retaliation Complaint Investigation (RCI) unit, the Deputy Labor Commissioner I (DLC I) interviews witnesses, takes affidavits, collects evidence, and investigates claims to determine the extent of compliance with, and to resolve disputes arising under, State labor laws and Industrial Welfare Commission orders. The DLC I assess and collects civil penalties or initiates civil or criminal action, and meets with employers, employees, and their representatives to advise them of, and to secure compliance with, state laws. The DLC I may inspect places of employment and employers’ records to determine the extent of compliance with the provisions of laws under the jurisdiction of the LCO. Additionally, the incumbent is expected to advance their investigations through early engagement and resolution of retaliation claims through restorative strategies. Further, the incumbent will collaborate with other programs and stakeholders to advance industry-specific early engagement and restorative strategies through a trauma informed lens.

Please ensure application is complete with detailed job descriptions/tasks performed, employment beginning and ending date information, and hours worked per week. Failure to provide this information may disqualify your application.

This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3

To be considered for this Deputy Labor Commissioner I job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4782

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

Working Conditions

This position (1) is being also advertised in the following locations:

San Diego, JC-532370
Los Angeles, JC-532393
Sacramento, JC-532367
San Francisco, JC-532399

This position is located in: 2 MacArthur Place, Suite 800; Santa Ana, CA 92707.

The incumbent will spend most of the time working both remotely and at their assigned District office, with occasional travel to other offices. The District Office is an air-conditioned office building with natural and artificial lighting, and standard office equipment. Travel may be required.