Careers
The Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) offers careers in law enforcement and a variety of administrative positions that support the Department’s mission to provide the highest level of service and public safety to the people of the State through licensing, education, and enforcement. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about public service and making a difference in their communities.
The State of California offers its employees generous benefits that include, but are not limited to retirement and savings plans, health and dental insurance, and access to long-term disability and long-term care insurance. You will also earn vacation and sick leave, and may be able to create a flexible schedule that fits the demands of your life. A complete list of benefits is available at the California Department of Human Resources website.
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Licensing Representative
Be in a position to recommend approval or denial of license applications and licensing requests.
Administrative & Technical Support
ABC has any number of administrative or technical support positions available.
Military & Veterans
Begin your career by working as an agent protecting the health, safety, welfare, and economic well-being of the people of the state.
Open Positions
View all ABC job postings currently listed on CalCareers.
Reasonable Accomodation
Request a reasonable accommodation for the examination, application, or interview process.
Merit Issue Complaint
Report unlawful practices or violations of merit-based employment in State Civil Service.
Become an ABC Agent
Agents have full peace officer powers and carry firearms. Agents work primarily as plain clothes officers investigating criminal and/or administrative violations on ABC licensed premises. Agents also work undercover investigating a variety of vice violations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I find information on salary and benefits?
Does ABC accept lateral transfers from other California State Departments?
Yes, however transfers are determined on a candidates highest list appointment in state service and the candidate has to the meet minimum qualifications and all transfer rules to be eligible for a transfer.
What information will I need to gather for my background investigation?
- Residential history for the last 10 years (or since the age of 15), including addresses, landlords, and roommates.
- Entire employment history including addresses, phone numbers, supervisors, and co-workers
- All legal history and associated reports
- All traffic citations received in the past 7 years and associated reports (including copies of citations and accident reports, if possible)
- Vehicle insurance policies
- Vehicle registration cards
- Birth certificate, certified copy issued by the State
- Marriage and dissolution of marriage certificates
- Knowledge of your credit history - Free at Annual credit report
- Social Security Card
- High school transcript(s) (Certified)
- College transcript(s) (Certified)
- Military records and DD214 - Veterans' Service Records
How can I apply for Veterans' Preference?
The Veterans' Preference application form is available at the written test or you can download the form from the CalHR website. Please send the completed form to the California Department of Human Resources address indicated on the form.
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