INVESTIGATOR

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of a Supervising Fraud Investigator I, Investigators are assigned law enforcement responsibilities of various complexity and volume commensurate with their background and training from entry level to highly complex duties and casework.
• Conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime.
• May work alone, with a team, or as a lead criminal investigator assigned to conduct investigations of criminal enterprises and profiteering and assist in the prosecution of cases involving these groups in both State and Federal courts.
• Conduct investigations involving a broad range of felony violations, both State and Federal judicial systems.
• Perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in accordance with the California Penal Code, Section 830.3.

Requirements

• Background Investigation, fingerprinting, psychological screening, and medical examination are required.
• Position requires a Background Investigation, Medical Clearance, and Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
• Valid California driver license.
• This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance may result in voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.
• Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR Website (www.calhr.ca.gov).
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire (CRSQ) is required. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CRSQ FORM
• Degree and/or School Transcripts required.
• Statement of Qualifications required (instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting).
• If you have not already met POST requirements through an academy, these positions may be filled as Limited Term/Full-Time until you complete the POST requirements. Upon successful completion, the incumbent will be appointed to the Investigator position Permanent/Full-Time. If you have already met POST requirements, you will be appointed Permanent/Full-Time upon hire.

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.

Pay

• $6,339.00 - $8,558.00 A
• $7,306.00 - $10,609.00 B
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• Recruitment & Retention pay differential - $200/month (for Investigators assigned to Los Angeles County)
• Education pay differential (select link for details - Pay Differential 244)
• Longevity pay differential (select link for details - Pay Differential 245)

Schedule

• Permanent, Full Time
• Hybrid telework

Benefits

In addition to the regular salary, this classification is eligible for Recruitment & Retention, Education, and Longevity pay differentials.

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