Special Investigator (Non-peace officer)

California Department of Justice

California (MO)

Hybrid

USD 61,692 - 100,852

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

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)

Job summary

A governmental agency seeks a Special Investigator to conduct civil and criminal investigations related to fraud allegations. The role requires evaluating various tips and reports while assisting in legal actions. Applicants must complete a specific training course after hire. The position offers a hybrid work model with a competitive salary range of $5,528.00 - $9,037.00 depending on experience and qualifications and comes with numerous benefits including health insurance and a pension plan.

Qualifications

Successful completion of a California POST OC 832 Search and Seizure course is required, which may be performed after hire.

Responsibilities

Conduct self-initiated civil investigations and independently conduct criminal investigations.
Evaluate tips, referrals, reports, complaints, and other allegations of fraud.
Assist in civil actions and criminal prosecution.

Job description

Job Description and Duties

Under the supervision of a Supervising Special Investigator (SSI), the Special Investigator (SI) conducts self‑initiated civil investigations and independently conducts criminal investigations. The SI evaluates tips, referrals, reports, complaints, and other allegations of fraud to detect or verify suspected violations of the California False Claims Act or other statutes, regulations, and rules that may create potential civil liability by Medi‑Cal providers. The SI also evaluates criminal allegations to detect or verify suspected violations or provisions within the mission of the Division of Medi‑Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA). This includes, but is not limited to, complex and inter‑jurisdictional schemes and assists in civil actions and criminal prosecution. Incumbents may work independently or within a team that executes a thorough investigation of alleged violations and pursues cases for prosecution where applicable. The SI independently performs assigned tasks skillfully, professionally, courteously, and efficiently with initiative and excellent judgment. Operational direction may be received from a Supervising Deputy Attorney General or the SSI II (non‑peace officer).

Job Requirements

Travel is required throughout the state of the nation as necessary.
Successful completion of a California POST OC 832 Search and Seizure course is required, which may be performed after hire.

Position Details

Job Code: JC-508197

Position #: 423-655-8612-901

Working Title: Special Investigator (Non‑peace officer)

Classification: SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Salary: $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 the minimum of the alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Diego 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, San Diego 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:

Salary Ranges

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.

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