Detective

State of Washington; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Paid leave

Wellness programs

Training opportunities

Job summary

The State of Washington's Office of the Insurance Commissioner seeks 3 Detectives (Senior Investigator) in the Criminal Investigations Unit, Tumwater Office. This General Service role focuses on complex financial crimes and insurance fraud investigations, coordinating with FBI, prosecutors and local agencies.

You will develop criminal cases, lead investigations, testify in prosecutions, and establish strong external partnerships while complying with peace officer criteria.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead complex criminal investigations.
• Develop informants and sources of information.
• Establish and maintain strong working partnerships with agencies and stakeholders.
• Apply for and execute warrants.

Job description

Note: This position does not offer hybrid/teleworking options.

Description

This recruitment will remain open until Dec 15, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on November 17, 2026. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference: Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks 3 motivated and qualified individuals for the Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) position. This role is within the Criminal Investigations Unit of the Legal Affairs Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.

We are an employer of choice! Here’s why:

• Meaningful work: Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career: Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities: Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

About The Position

The Detective position serves as an expert in complex law enforcement investigations with the Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU). Reporting to the detective sergeant, this position is assigned to the CIU with the Legal Affairs Division of the OIC.

The Detective position coordinates special investigations, leads task forces, leverages new technologies, collaborates with prosecutors, testifies in criminal prosecutions, and provides training and expert consultation related to financial crimes and insurance fraud schemes. The position must establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with key external stakeholders to include the FBI, HHS/OIG, various other federal agencies, prosecutors, local law enforcement agencies, insurance company investigators, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Antifraud Task Force, National Insurance Crime Bureau, other agency or private investigators, and community organizations.

The Detective position develops criminal cases, working them until successful prosecution and conviction. This position must maintain compliance with the criteria for peace officers defined under RCW 43.101.095 and operates as a limited authority peace officer pursuant to 10.93.020(5)-(6) and RCW 48.135.040(2).

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Detective (Senior Investigator) vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,735 - $9,065.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement (depending on applicant’s circumstance), paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives.
• Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development: Extensive fraud training opportunities, and continuously learning and growth with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://www.insurance.wa.gov

Duties

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To, The Following

• Conduct and lead complex criminal investigations, including cases with extreme sensitivity due to high profile nature or issues and/or person involved, possible political impacts, and/or elevated media interest. Tasks include:
• Develop informants and sources of information.
• Establish and maintain strong working partnerships
• Obtain and analyze insurance files, law enforcement documents, and other data, including through use of new and emerging technologies.
• Conduct surveillance.
• Apply for and execute warrants.