INVESTIGATOR

About the Department

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state's consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world. Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

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.

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. Investigators conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime. Incumbents 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; and conduct investigations involving a broad range of felony violations, both State and Federal judicial systems. Incumbents perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments in accordance with the California Penal Code, Section 830.3.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime
• Work alone, with a team, or as a lead criminal investigator assigned to conduct investigations of criminal enterprises and profiteering
• 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
• Generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports

Special Requirements

• Background Investigation clearance prior to being hired
• Medical Clearance prior to being hired
• Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired
• A 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 the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.
• These positions may be filled as Limited Term/Full-Time if the candidate needs to complete the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Upon successful completion, the incumbent will be appointed to the Investigator position Permanent/Full-Time. If the candidate has already met POST requirements through an academy, then he/she will be appointed Permanent/Full-Time upon hire.

Pay

• INVESTIGATOR A: $6,339.00 - $8,558.00
• INVESTIGATOR B: $7,306.00 - $10,609.00
• 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)

Note: 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.

Schedule

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Telework: Hybrid

Location

Los Angeles County — Valencia Regional Office
27200 Tourney Road #375
Valencia, CA 91355

Application Requirements

Final Filing Date: 8/8/2026

Number of Positions: 2

Required documents to attach:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or Electronic State Employment Application through CalCareer account)
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire (CRSQ) — CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CRSQ FORM
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications (instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting)
• POST Verification (if applicable)

Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority.

How to Apply: Complete Application Packages must be submitted to apply for this job posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. Hard copy applications may be mailed or dropped off at:

Department of Insurance
CDI Jobs Inquiries
Attn: Classification & Consultation Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento, CA 95814

Drop-off hours: 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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