Field Detective

California Lottery; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The California State Lottery seeks an investigator to conduct complex administrative, civil and criminal investigations under the Supervising Lottery Agent. The role involves ensuring integrity, fairness, and adherence to applicable laws, often providing technical advice to other law enforcement agencies.

Based in the Los Angeles Basin/Region with Santa Fe Springs District Office, the position requires readiness for overtime and travel across the state and beyond, and strong written and oral

Qualifications

• POST academy certification or a POST Basic Certificate.
• Experience with conducting interviews and/or interrogations of suspects, witnesses and victims.
• In-depth knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques, and have an aptitude for evaluating information (including computer data) and problem solving.
• Ideal candidate will be able to work independently or in a team environment.
• Bilingual skills are desirable, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex and sensitive administrative, civil and criminal investigations and other law enforcement activities for the California State Lottery.
• Provide technical advice to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to assure the integrity, honesty, and fairness in the operation of the Lottery.
• Incumbent may work alone, as part of an investigative team, or as a lead person, and coordinate the work of other enforcement staff.
• Incumbent must communicate effectively orally and in writing; read and interpret various codified laws, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Interviewing suspects/interrogations

Investigative procedures knowledge

Independent or team work

Written & oral communication

Education

POST academy certification or POST Basic Certificate

Tools

Computer data analysis

Job description

Under the direction of the Supervising Lottery Agent, Los Angeles Basin / Region, the incumbent conducts complex and sensitive administrative, civil and criminal investigations and other law enforcement activities for the California State Lottery (Lottery) with direct or minimal supervision. This position also provides technical advice to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to assure the integrity, honesty, and fairness in the operation of the Lottery, pursuant to Penal Code 830.3(p). Incumbent may work alone, as part of an investigative team, or as a lead person, and coordinate the work of other enforcement staff. Incumbent must communicate effectively orally and in writing; read and interpret various codified laws, rules, and regulations.

This position is headquartered at the Santa Fe Springs District Office. This position is not eligible for telework.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People Are Drawn To The Lottery Because We:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions

• Schedule: 8AM-5PM M-F
• Other: The detective must be willing to work overtime, odd and irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays, in various locations throughout the State; possess a valid California driver’s license and be willing to travel at any time (out-of-state or country travel may be required); be familiar with computer and security hardware systems; possess facility and plant systems security expertise.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Valid POST academy certification or a POST Basic Certificate
• Experience with conducting interviews and/or interrogations of suspects, witnesses and victims
• In-depth knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques, and have an aptitude for evaluating information (including computer data) and problem solving
• Ideal candidate will be able to work independently or in a team environment
• Bilingual skills are desirable, but not required