Special Investigator

Join CAL FIRE; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 62,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Join CAL FIRE is seeking a Special Investigator to conduct independent criminal, civil, and administrative investigations, verify evidence, and assist with administrative actions and prosecutions.

Investigation responsibilities become more complex at higher ranges; candidates interview witnesses, obtain warrants, and may oversee a small team in multi‑agency investigations while producing clear, concise reports.

Qualifications

• Criminal, civil, or administrative investigations experience.
• Ability to collect and verify evidence for action or prosecution.
• Familiarity with interview techniques and legal processes.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent investigations and develop investigation plans.
• obtain and verify evidence and prepare reports detailing findings.
• lead or supervise a small investigative team on complex cases.

Skills

Investigation

Interviewing

Warrants

Team leadership

Education

College degree

Job description

Exam # 5200

Deadline Continuous

Working title Special Investigator Monthly salary $5,528.00 - $6,863.00 (A) per Month | $6,310.00 - $8,217.00 (B) per Month $6,924.00 - $9,037.00 (C) per Month $5,528.00 - $6,863.00 (L) per Month $6,310.00 - $8,217.00 (M) per Month $6,924.00 - $9,037.00 (N) per Month Exam # 5200 Deadline Continuous

Position Description

00108612 - SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

The Special Investigator is a deep class with three alternate ranges. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, conducting independent criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations to detect or verify suspected violations or provisions of Federal, State, and/or local laws, rules, or regulations; obtaining and verifying evidence to support administrative action, conferences, and/or prosecution; determining type of case and developing investigation plan; conducting and completing investigations; maintaining accurate master investigation case files; providing technical assistance and training to others; cooperating with and securing the assistance of Federal, State, and local law enforcement agencies; preparing clear, concise, and accurate documents and reports detailing investigation activities and findings; and performing other related duties.

Investigation responsibilities at Range B are expected to be more complex and require broader knowledge and application of investigative techniques and procedures. Incumbents conduct the complex criminal, civil, and/or administrative investigations to detect or verify suspected violations of laws, rules or regulations; locate and interview witnesses and persons suspected of violations; obtain and present facts and evidence to support administrative action, conferences, and/or prosecution; prepare and/or obtain search warrants; serve subpoenas, inspection warrants, and/or other official legal papers; and perform other related duties.

At Range C, incumbents (1) lead or review the work of a small staff of Special Investigators in the performance of field investigations; detect or verify suspected multiple violations of laws, rules, or regulations; (2) have independent responsibility to oversee an entire investigative operation or project; (3) independently conduct the most difficult and complex investigations and participate in multi-agency investigations or assignments; and/or (4) in an investigatory program, perform program or policy development and interpretation duties which specifically require investigatory expertise.

Special Personal Characteristics

Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles; aptitude for investigation work; be flexible; willingness as a learner to do routine or detailed work in order to learn the practical application of investigative principles; may be required to travel; keenness of observation; good memory for names, faces, places, and incidents; neat personal appearance; tact; emotional stability and maturity; and demonstrated capacity for development as evidenced by work history, academic attainment, participation in school, or other activities, or by well-defined occupational or vocational interests.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to possessing the above requirements, Special Investigators may be required to meet the following departmentÂ-specific requirements prior to appointment into a position with that department:

Department of Real Estate: Equivalent to graduation from college with specialization in Real Estate, Law, Finance, Public Administration, or Business Administration and two years of experience in one of the following areas: sale or exchange of farm, residential, or business properties; and/or negotiating for real estate loans in bank, realty office, or savings and loan bank.

For information regarding position location(s), please refer to the Eligible List Information section.