INVESTIGATOR

California Department of Insurance; Glendale (CA); Hybrid; USD 71,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) seeks a Detective in Los Angeles County to investigate auto, workers’ compensation, and property & casualty insurance fraud, and to prepare clear investigative reports for state and federal review.

The position is permanent/full-time with hybrid telework. Applicants must pass background checks, fingerprinting, psychological screening, and a medical examination.

Qualifications

• BACKGROUND CHECK, FINGERPRINTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING, AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION ARE REQUIRED.
• Dynamic Detective with recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud and ability to generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports.

Responsibilities

• Investigate felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime.
• Conduct investigations alone, with a team, or as a lead investigator assigned to criminal enterprises and assist in prosecutions in State and Federal courts.
• Perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities consistent with California Penal Code 830.3.

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-529156

Position #(s): 413-386-8610-148

413-386-8610-016

413-386-8610-005

413-386-8610-147

413-386-8610-192

413-386-8610-200

Working Title: Detective

Classification: INVESTIGATOR

$6,339.00 - $8,558.00 A

$7,306.00 - $10,609.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Los Angeles County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.

Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

ENFORCEMENT BRANCH FRAUD DIVISION LOS ANGELES REGIONAL OFFICE

This recruitment is for the LOS ANGELES Regional Office located at:

5999 East Slauson Avenue

City of Commerce, CA 90040

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

Job Description And Duties

BACKGROUND CHECK, FINGERPRINTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING, AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION ARE REQUIRED.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Detective with recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud and ability to generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under supervision of a Supervising Fraud Investigator I, Investigators are assigned law enforcement responsibilities of various complexity and volume commensurate with their background and training from entry level to highly complex duties and casework. Investigators conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime. Incumbents may work alone, with a team, or as a lead criminal investigator assigned to conduct investigations of criminal enterprises and profiteering and assist in the prosecution of cases involving these groups in both State and Federal courts; and conduct investigations involving a broad range of felony violations, both State and Federal judicial systems. Incumbents perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments in accordance with the California Penal Code, Section 830.3.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR Website ( www.calhr.ca.gov ).

In addition to the regular salary, this classification is eligible for the following pay differentials:

• Recruitment & Retention - $200/month (For Investigators assigned to offices in the following counties: Los Angeles County, Santa Clara County, Solano County)
• Education - select link for details- Pay Differential 244
• Longevity - select link for details- Pay Differential 245

These positions may be filled as Limited Term/Full-Time if the candidate needs to complete the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Upon successful completion, the incumbent will be appointed to the Investigator position Permanent/Full-Time. If the candidate has already met POST requirements through an academy, then he/she will be appointed Permanent/Full-Time upon hire.

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Special Requirements

• 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.

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

• Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link above.
• Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
• Criminal Record Supplement Questionnaire
• Degree or Transcript
• Statement of Qualifications
• POST Verification (if applicable)
• A valid California driver license

CRIMINAL RECORD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (CRSQ) IS REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CRSQ FORM