Special Investigator (Non-peace officer)

California Department of Justice; Alameda (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

Pension retirement

11 paid holidays

Job summary

California Department of Justice, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) seeks a Special Investigator (Non-peace officer) to conduct complex investigations and assist in prosecution of fraud impacting California's health resources. The role requires independent work, travel, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include evidence collection, court testimony, and use of databases; POST PC 832 training may be required post-hire.

Qualifications

• Experience in criminal investigations or law enforcement preferred.
• Ability to gather, review and analyze records and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct criminal investigations within DMFEA scope, independently or as part of a team.
• Identify, locate and interview suspects, witnesses and victims; gather evidence and maintain chain of custody.
• Prepare reports, testify in court and grand jury; assist with search warrants and legal papers.
• Travel as required; maintain case files and provide training and technical assistance.

Job description

Job Description And Duties

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 resources from California's most vulnerable citizens. Under the general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I (non-peace officer), the Special Investigator (SI) evaluates and investigates criminal allegations and conduct within the mission of the Office of the California Attorney General, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA). The SI selected will be assigned to the Investigations Section, conducting complex and inter jurisdictional schemes, and assists in the prosecution of such matters.

Job Description And Duties

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 resources from California's most vulnerable citizens. Under the general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I (non-peace officer), the Special Investigator (SI) evaluates and investigates criminal allegations and conduct within the mission of the Office of the California Attorney General, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA). The SI selected will be assigned to the Investigations Section, conducting complex and inter jurisdictional schemes, and assists in the prosecution of such matters.

The SI conducts criminal investigations independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team of Special Agents and Deputy Attorney Generals to detect and investigate suspected violations that fall under the jurisdiction of DMFEA; identifies, locates and gathers records and evidence to further criminal investigations; assist with search warrants and other official legal papers; organize, review, and analyze evidence, including voluminous banking, business, digital, medical, and paper records; utilize various databases (e.g. DMV, CLETS, Lexis‑Nexis) to gather evidence and analyze information/data related to investigations; collect and secure evidence to preserve the chain of custody; identify, locate, contact and interview suspects, witnesses and victims; testify in court and grand jury proceedings; maintaining accurate case files; provides technical assistance and training; prepares clear, concise and accurate reports. The SI independently performs assigned tasks skillfully, professionally, courteously, and efficiently, exercises independence, initiative, and excellent judgment.

The SI may be required to conduct collateral duties as necessary. Travel is required, throughout the state or nation as necessary. Successful completion of a California POST PC 832 Search and Seizure course is required, which may be performed after hire.

For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website https://oag.ca.gov

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.

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

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-536436

Position #(s): 423-663-8612-901

Working Title: Special Investigator (Non-peace officer)

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: Alameda 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 Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Investigations Section, in the Dublin Regional Office.
• Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. To access the Special Investigator Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE .
• The Department of Justice may consider a Training & Development (T&D) assignment for this recruitment. If you are applying for a T&D assignment, please note "T&D" in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application (STD 678) form.
• 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 the SI classification contains multiple salary ranges. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 156 as follows:

Range A: This range shall apply to individuals who do not meet the criteria for payment in Range B or Range C.

Range B: This range shall apply to individuals who have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of 12 months of experience in Range A of the same class and may apply to persons who have the equivalent of 12 months of satisfactory experience outside of State service performing duties similar to those of the class beyond the experience required to meet the minimum qualifications of the class.

Range C: This range shall apply to individuals who have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of 24 months of experience in Range B of the same class and may apply to persons who have the equivalent of 36 months of satisfactory experience outside of State service performing duties similar to those of the class beyond the experience required to meet the minimum qualifications of the class.

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!