INVESTIGATOR

California Department of Toxic Substances Control; Brea (CA); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

California Department of Toxic Substances Control is seeking an Investigator to join the Office of Criminal Investigations in Orange County. The role focuses on researching violations, compiling evidence, and presenting cases to support enforcement actions.

The investigator will use multiple databases to trace violations, collect samples, and prepare documents for judicial processes, ensuring compliance with environmental laws and protecting California’s health and environment.

Qualifications

• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required. Must pass Spanish Fluency Examination
• Current POST peace officer desired
• Experience in digital forensics
• Previous law enforcement or investigative experiences

Responsibilities

• Investigate violations of the California Hazardous Waste Control Law by reviewing and responding to complaints, tips and other information submitted to OCI that alleges illegal Hazardous Waste Activities in the State
• Use databases such as Accurint, Envirostor, local property records, CLETS, California Secretary of State filings, California Department of Motor Vehicles records, DTSC’s HWTS, and CERS to research site(s) of violation, responsible entities/parties, background data and enforcement history
• Plan and determine best investigatory methods to gather, analyze, and present evidence for a solid legal case and obtain samples and labs testing
• Write statements of probable cause and present facts to judicial officials for warrants
• Accurately transcribe witness and suspect statements for case files
• Capture and preserve usable photographic/video evidence and assemble logs for case files

Skills

Spanish language

Investigation

Digital forensics

Written communication

Education

POST-certified officer (preferred)

Tools

Accurint

Envirostor

HWTS

CERS

CLETS

DTSC systems

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-527942

Position #(s): 810-924-8610-003

Working Title: Investigator

Classification: INVESTIGATOR

$6,339.00 - $8,558.00 A

$7,306.00 - $10,609.00 B

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: Orange County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Cypress Regional Office

Department Information

This position can be located at the Cypress Regional Office.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

Our Mission: To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Vision: All of California is thriving in a healthy environment.

Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Join DTSC to improve the lives of all Californians!

Department Website: http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/

Job Description And Duties

• Applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Are you interested in a challenging opportunity to make a difference in underrepresented communities? The DTSC's Office of Criminal Investigations is hiring. Become part of a specialized team of Sworn Peace Officers dedicated to investigating the most egregious environmental violations for the protection of human health and the environment. Join us in making a difference.

As An Investigator You Will Have The Opportunity To:

• Investigate violations of the California Hazardous Waste Control Law by reviewing and responding to complaints, tips and other information submitted to OCI that alleges illegal Hazardous Waste Activities in the State
• Use databases such as Accurint, Envirostor, local property records, CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), California Secretary of State filings, California Department of Motor Vehicles records, DTSC’s Hazardous Waste Tracking System (HWTS), and California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) to research site(s) of violation, responsible entities/parties, background data and compliance and enforcement history of suspects, suspect sites, and suspect entities
• Plan and determine best investigatory methods to be used to gather, analyze, and present evidence for a solid legal case that can substantiate the violation(s) occurred and/or is/are occurring such as, obtains hazardous waste samples for physical evidence from the site and documents the collected evidence, transport to a DTSC laboratory for testing and handles according to proper laboratory and law enforcement standards
• Write statements of probable cause and capably present facts to appropriate judicial officials for the purpose of obtaining search and arrest warrants
• Accurately transcribe and document witness and suspect verbal statements (including date, time, place, and contact information) to include in case support files
• Capture and preserve usable photographic/video/other evidence and organize and assemble photo logs of surveyed sites and activities, plus obtain photos/video from third parties, to include in case support files

Desirable Qualifications We Look For:

• Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required. Must pass Spanish Fluency Examination
• Current POST peace officer desired
• Experience in digital forensics
• Previous law enforcement or investigative experiences

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

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

This position has been reposted. If you have previously applied for JC-518646 your application will NOT be considered. Therefore, you must apply to JC-527942 to be considered.