Enforcement Investigator (Investigator 3)

Initial Posting Date: 09/17/2026 • Application Deadline: 10/08/2026 • Agency: Department of Consumer & Business Services • Division: Division of Financial Regulation • Position Type: Employee

About the role

Our mission... To equitably protect and empower consumers and workers while maintaining a predictable yet innovative regulatory environment for the businesses we regulate. The Department of Consumer and Business Services (DCBS) is a progressive business regulatory state agency dedicated to the mission of protecting and serving Oregon's consumers and workers while supporting a positive business climate. The department administers state laws and rules governing workers' compensation, occupational safety and health, financial institutions, insurance companies and building codes. The department has consumer protection and education programs, offices, and ombuds to help consumers, injured workers, and businesses. This position is with the Division of Financial Regulation (DFR). DFR’s mission supports that of the department by protecting Oregonians’ access to fair products and services through education, regulation, and consumer assistance. The division is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of financial institutions, the availability and affordability of financial products, and the fair treatment of consumers. Functions include licensing, regulating, and monitoring the conduct of banks, credit unions, financial services providers, health care service contractors, insurance companies, and licensed or registered agents of such entities. This position is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

Responsibilities

As an Enforcement Investigator, you will investigate allegations of violation of diverse issues including but not limited to violations of the Oregon Insurance Code, financial fraud, dishonest practices, employee theft, misrepresentation, and unfair trade practices. Frequently, alleged violations are found to be multi-jurisdictional which requires this position to lead or participate in investigations with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies (city, county, state, and federal), and the Department of Justice in order to conclude the investigation. For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities of this position, please review the position description.

Qualifications

Four years of recent (within last ten years) full-time investigative experience which included:

• Conducting fact finding
• Collecting and preserving evidence according to the rules of evidence
• Examining records
• Locating and interviewing witnesses to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations
• Writing investigation reports sufficient for use at administrative