Agent - Alcoholic Beverage Control

Provide proactive law enforcement functions and investigate complaints of ABC violations from the public, local community organizations and law enforcement agencies. Conduct investigations regarding any criminal and administrative violations committed on or about ABC licensed premises by licensees, their employees, and/or members of the general public. Conduct investigations in an undercover, plain clothes or high profile capacity. Make physical arrests for criminal offenses. Develop operation plans and safely execute them. Write criminal citations. Locate and interview victims, witnesses and suspects. Seize, collect and process physical evidence. Prepare clear, concise, and accurate documents and reports detailing investigation activities and findings. Develop and maintain liaison with federal, State and local law enforcement agencies.

The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is an agency of the government of the state of California charged with regulation of alcoholic beverages. The ABC was created by constitutional amendment effective January 1, 1955, as an independent department of the executive branch of the state government.