INVESTIGATOR

About the role

The Investigation Division is looking for a highly qualified individual to fill one permanent full-time Investigator position in the Fresno Investigation Division office. The Investigator is classified as a Peace Officer pursuant to Penal Code 830.3(q) and is subject to Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive criminal investigations and identify activities that support Deputy Directors in implementing system enhancements designed to prevent, detect, and deter fraud.
• Investigate allegations and suspected violations of the Unemployment Insurance Code, as well as other applicable laws and regulations related to fraud or misconduct, to protect the integrity of the EDD's programs and resources.
• Conduct investigations involving staff misconduct, embezzlement, extortion, theft, misuse of State property, forgery, internal and external threats, and security matters involving EDD employees or property.
• Conduct surveillance and/or undercover operations.
• Perform skip tracing.
• Locate, interview, and interrogate informants, witnesses, and suspects.
• Develop and serve search warrants on multiple premises, businesses, vehicles, etc.
• Conduct searches and seizures of computers.
• Gather and preserve evidence.
• Provide technical assistance to local, State, and federal law enforcement agencies.
• Write reports of investigation detailing the crime committed, facts of the case, witnesses, and exhibits of proof.
• Make arrests and testify in court.
• Travel may be required throughout California and, when authorized by the Chief of the Investigation Division, out of state.

Requirements

• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position requires Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position requires Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
• Candidates must complete a POST-certified Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course (SIBC). Appointees who have not previously completed either course must complete the SIBC within 12 months from date of appointment.
• Incumbents must successfully complete the Investigation Division's Investigator Field Training Program within one year of appointment.
• Incumbents must maintain compliance with continuing professional training (CPT) requirements by completing a minimum of 24 hours of POST-qualifying training during each two-year CPT cycle, based on their established permanent CPT anniversary date.
• This position requires successful completion of a background investigation, as well as medical and psychological examinations.

Pay

• Investigator A: $6,339.00 - $8,558.00
• Investigator B: $7,306.00 - $10,609.00
• Investigator C: $6,818.00 - $9,428.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month.

Schedule

• Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Work Week: Monday - Friday
• Telework: Hybrid (amount of telework is at the discretion of the department and is subject to change as business needs arise)

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