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.
• 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 clearance prior to being hired.
• Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
• Valid California driver license.
• Attach (upload) all required documents to verify minimum qualifications (degree, transcript, license, certificate).
• Complete Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire (CRSQ). CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CRSQ FORM
• Statement of Qualifications - instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.
• If applicable: Exam list eligibility, Transfer eligibility for current/former civil service employees, POST Verification.

Qualifications

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; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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 - $200/month (For Investigators assigned to offices in the following counties: Los Angeles County, Santa Clara County, Solano County)
• Education - select link for details - Pay Differential 244
• Longevity - select link for details - Pay Differential 245

Schedule

• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Telework: Hybrid
• 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 on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR Website (www.calhr.ca.gov).

Benefits

In addition to the regular salary, this classification is eligible for the pay differentials listed above.

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