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

• 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 in both State and Federal courts
• Conduct investigations involving a broad range of felony violations in 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
• Fingerprinting
• Psychological screening clearance
• Medical examination clearance
• Valid California driver license
• Current state service as a peace officer
• Recent experience investigating auto, workers' compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud
• Ability to generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports
• Complete Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) - Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation

Qualifications

• Must be 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
• Must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification
• If not already POST-certified, may be appointed as Limited Term/Full-Time to complete Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements; upon successful completion, incumbent will be appointed to the Investigator position Permanent/Full-Time
• If already met POST requirements through an academy, will be appointed Permanent/Full-Time upon hire

Skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with variety in work
• Ability to conduct investigations of various complexity and volume commensurate with background and training from entry level to highly complex duties and casework
• Fluency in non-English language, preferably Spanish (encouraged but not required)

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
• Additional pay differentials available for Education, Longevity, and Bilingual skills

Schedule

• Full Time
• Permanent
• Hybrid telework available
• Work Location: San Diego County

Benefits

• Education pay differential
• Longevity pay differential
• Bilingual pay differential
• Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 leave credits in exchange for pay reduction

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