INVESTIGATOR

Job Description and Duties

Background check, fingerprinting, psychological screening, and medical examination are required.

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!

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.

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.

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate).

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.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Enforcement Branch and based on CDI’s current telework policy. While CDI supports telework, in-person attendance will be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to work with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

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

• 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. 678.

Benefits

• Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Contact Information

• The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
• Classification and Consultation Unit: (916) 492-3300
• CDIJobInquiries@insurance.ca.gov

EEO Contact

• EEO Officer: (916) 492-3024
• OCR@insurance.ca.gov