INVESTIGATOR

Job Description and Duties

Briefly, the job involves conducting criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime. This includes working independently or as part of a team, generating clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports, and assisting in the prosecution of cases involving criminal enterprises and profiteering.

Background Check, Fingerprinting, Psychological Screening, and Medical Examination

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Detective with recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud and ability to generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports. If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

Working Conditions

Must qualify and carry a firearm; some travel is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation. (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.) Travel may include overnight stay.

Benefits

• Free Parking
• Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Flexible Work Hours
• Remote Work Options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Career Services Program
• Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)

Qualifications

To be considered, applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Desirable Qualifications

• Recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud;
• Ability to generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports;
• Ability to liaison with other law enforcement and prosecuting agencies in the region;
• Graduate of Regular Basic Course (RBC) academy or Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course (SIBC) academy desired;
• Preferred degree in criminal justice, criminology, police science, sociology, communications, psychology and forensic sciences, political science, finance, accounting, business administration, and public administration;
• Fluency in non-English language is preferred but not required. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to indicate their fluency via Question #5 of the STD.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Examination Information

Applicants must take the Investigator examination to be eligible for appointment.

Statement of Qualifications

All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Statement of Qualification (SOQ) with the application. The SOQ must be submitted as a separate attachment, be no more than two pages, single spaced and 12 point, Arial font. Your SOQ must be titled "Statement of Qualification - Investigator" and contain the following question and your response.

EEO Contact

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.