Special Investigator
About the role
The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (DOSH), better known as Cal/OSHA, resides in the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR). Cal/OSHA protects and improves the health and safety of working people in California and the safety of passengers riding on elevators, amusement rides, and tramways by setting and enforcing standards; providing outreach, education, and assistance; and issuing permits, licenses, certifications, registrations, and approvals. The Bureau of Investigations is a unit within Cal/OSHA. The Bureau investigates violations of standards, orders, or special orders involving fatalities or serious injuries or illnesses, directs investigations when DOSH civil compliance staff requests prosecution, and refers investigation results to the appropriate prosecuting authority when sufficient evidence exists. Cal/OSHA’s Bureau of Investigations seeks talented, independent, and creative individuals to serve as investigators in offices throughout the state.
Responsibilities
- Conduct sensitive, complex criminal field investigations of industrial homicides for referral to local prosecuting authorities.
- Respond to fatal incident scenes at factories, construction sites, and other places of employment throughout California, including sites with complex operations and significant hazards.
- Investigate violations of occupational safety and health standards to determine whether criminal laws have been violated.
- Process, preserve, and collect evidence; obtain statements from witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Prepare cases, including identifying suspects, recommending charges, and collecting supporting evidence.
Requirements
- Submit a writing sample that is an investigative report, no longer than 10 pages (provide first 10 pages if longer).
- Possess a valid California driver’s license.
- Be at least 21 years of age at the time of appointment.
- Be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
- To gain list eligibility, take the exam via the bulletin: Exam Bulletin.