Special Investigator

California Department of Justice; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

11 paid holidays

Flexible paid leave options

Job summary

The California Department of Justice is seeking a Special Investigator to conduct comprehensive background investigations for sworn and non-sworn personnel. The role requires determining qualifications and suitability through extensive reference interviews and record searches to verify information provided by applicants in Personal History Statements.

This position offers hybrid telework and permanent, full-time employment in Los Angeles County.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting background investigations for both sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Ability to verify information from Personal History Statements (PHS/PHQ).
• Proficient in reference interviews and record checks to determine suitability.

Responsibilities

• Perform background investigations for sworn and non-sworn personnel.
• Determine qualifications and suitability for jobs within the Department of Justice.
• Verify information provided by applicants via Personal History Statements.

Skills

Reference interviews

Record searches

Background investigations

Trustworthiness assessment

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of the Special Agent Supervisor (SAS), the Special Investigator (SI) will be responsible for all aspects of performing background investigations for sworn and non-sworn personnel. The SI will determine the qualifications and suitability of people seeking employment as sworn peace officers and non-sworn professional staff within the Department of Justice. This will be accomplished through extensive reference interviews and record searches to verify information provided by the applicant in a Personal History Statement (PHS/Personal History Questionnaire, or PHQ).

Job Description And Duties

Under the general supervision of the Special Agent Supervisor (SAS), the Special Investigator (SI) will be responsible for all aspects of performing background investigations for sworn and non-sworn personnel. The SI will determine the qualifications and suitability of people seeking employment as sworn peace officers and non-sworn professional staff within the Department of Justice. This will be accomplished through extensive reference interviews and record searches to verify information provided by the applicant in a Personal History Statement (PHS/Personal History Questionnaire, or PHQ).

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536224

Position #(s): 420-508-8612-005

Working Title: Special Investigator

Classification: SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

$5,528.00 - $6,863.00 A

$6,310.00 - $8,217.00 B

$6,924.00 - $9,037.00 C

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: Los Angeles County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift: Day

Work Week: Monday - Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Office of the Chief, Background Investigation Unit.


• 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.


• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's Website .


• The work location is in Commerce.


• 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 .

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• Work-life balance


• 11 paid holidays


• Flexible paid leave options


• Consistent wage increases


• Pension retirement


• Job stability


• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance


• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!