SPECIAL AGENT SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

State of California; California; On-site; USD 105,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

State of California's Department of Justice seeks a Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Special Agent Supervisor to supervise a team of Special Agents and professional staff in Medi-Cal provider fraud, patient abuse, and drug diversion investigations.

The role reports to the SAC, requires obtaining several clearances, offers telework options subject to operational needs, and is based in the Redding Regional Office with occasional travel.

Qualifications

• Supervise and direct a team of Special Agents and support staff.
• Experience in Medi-Cal fraud, patient abuse, or drug diversion investigations.
• Ability to coordinate with prosecutors and multiple agencies.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assign, and direct criminal, civil, and special investigations.
• Review investigative reports, warrants, and affidavits for quality and sufficiency.
• Coordinate multi-jurisdictional enforcement efforts and provide expert testimony.

Job description

Job Posting: Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Special Agent Supervisor

Department of Justice

JC-533673

JC-533673 - Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Special Agent Supervisor

SPECIAL AGENT SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$9,423.00 - $14,093.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 10/27/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

As the state's federally mandated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works aggressively to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activities and the illegal diversion of health care resoures from California's most vulnerable citizens.

Under the direction of the Special Agent In-Charge (SAC), the Special Agent Supervisor (SAS) is responsible for supervising and directing a team of Special Agents (SA) and professional staff engaged in Medi-Cal provider fraud, patient abuse, and drug diversion investigations. Specific duties include planning, assigning, and directing criminal, civil, and special investigations; organizing and conducting the more difficult, complex, or sensitive investigations; reviewing time and task accounting systems, ProLaw database updates, investigative reports, and search and arrest warrant affidavits; serve search and arrest warrants and conduct covert and surveillance operations; responsible for coordinating the casework of team members with the assigned Deputy Attorney General (DAG) and Special Investigator (SI). Other duties include obtaining an expert level of knowledge of the laws and regulations of the Medi-Cal Program and payment systems, elder abuse laws, and regulations of the Licensing and Certification Division of the Department of Health Care Services; understanding and utilizing complex automated payment and information systems; developing productive working relationships with allied law enforcement agencies at the federal, state, and local levels; providing specialized expertise and training to law enforcement; providing expert testimony; coordinating multi-jurisdictional enforcement efforts; conducting frequent review and monitoring of assigned investigations with team members, assigned prosecutors, Special Investigators, and effectively managing the investigations assigned to team members where there are several chains of command present.

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

Working Conditions

Telework is available but is contingent on DMFEA's operational needs. DMFEA’s current telework agreement for the Special Agent Supervisor classification is Office-Centered. Office-Centered is defined as employees who work more than 50% within a month in the office. Telework requires California residency.

This position may require travel to conduct investigations and attend meetings and training.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SPECIAL AGENT SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Special Agent Supervisor

Classification:

SPECIAL AGENT SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE $9,423.00 - $14,093.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift:

Day

Work Week:

Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Investigations Section, ReddingRegional Office.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.

Please note that all new to state employees will be given the minimum salary of the classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

Agents with an associate degree or intermediate POST certificate will receive a 2.5% salary differential of the base pay. Agents with a Bachelor's degree or advanced POST Certificate will receive a 5% salary differential.

Please note: If you have not taken this exam or you are in the process of completing the exam and have not received your results you may still apply to this advertisement, however, you must obtain eligibility before you can be appointed.

Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit.The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• 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.
• Clearly indicate the Job Control JC-533673 and the title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application.
• If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications for this position, you must submit a copy of your transcript or diploma. Unofficial school transcripts may be accepted during the application process; however, submission of official transcripts or your diploma is required prior to appointment.

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:

Experience conducting complex investigations in fraud, patient abuse, or drug diversion. Demonstrated ability to work closely with assigned prosecutors and Supervising Deputy Attorneys General, and effectively organize a team of Special Agents to be high producers; effectively lead a team where there are several chains of command present; and take leadership assignments. Must possess good judgment and leadership skills. Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral), work under pressure while assisting prosecutors to prepare cases for court and meet deadlines. Experience in the collection and analysis of electronic evidence; understanding and utilizing complex automated Medi-Cal claims data systems; and establishing close working relationships with all levels of DOJ, including legal divisions and law enforcement. Experience with database timekeeping and case management. Knowledge of supervision principles and the Department's equal employment opportunity objectives.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact

Shelby Richardson

[phone]

[e-mail]

EEO Contact

EEO Officer

[phone]

[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.