Special Investigator (Non-peace officer)

Job Description and Duties

The SI conducts criminal investigations independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team of Special Agents and Deputy Attorney Generals to detect and investigate suspected violations that fall under the jurisdiction of DMFEA; identifies, locates and gathers records and evidence to further criminal investigations; assist with search warrants and other official legal papers; organize, review, and analyze evidence, including voluminous banking, business, digital, medical, and paper records; utilize various databases (e.g. DMV, CLETS, Lexis-Nexis) to gather evidence and analyze information/data related to investigations; collect and secure evidence to preserve the chain of custody; identify, locate, contact and interview suspects, witnesses and victims; testify in court and grand jury proceedings; maintains accurate case files; provides technical assistance and training; prepares clear, concise and accurate reports.

Qualifications

• Must have a Background Investigation cleared prior to being hired.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Audit, accounting and financial experience is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of financial fraud schemes and money-laundering.
• Typologies to detect, disrupt, and remediate financial crimes.
• Ability to exercise good judgment, work odd and unusual hours, and travel throughout the State of California.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Certifications are a plus (Money-Laundering Certification, Certified Fraud Examiner, CPA, etc.).