STUDENT ASSISTANT

State of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the California Department of Insurance as a Student Assistant and gain valuable experience in a fast-paced investigative environment. You will support the Enforcement Branch by collecting and analyzing data related to insurance fraud investigations, requiring current college enrollment. This position involves working alongside experienced investigators and provides a great opportunity to expand your skill set in a law enforcement setting.

Benefits

Free parking

Medical benefits including health, dental, and vision

Employee wellness program

Paid holidays and leave

Qualifications

• Students must be currently enrolled in college.
• Ability to analyze documents and prepare reports.
• Experience with data collection and organization.

Responsibilities

• Assist in collecting and analyzing official documents.
• Prepare investigative charts using computers.
• Support statistical data collection for criminal cases.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Current college enrollment

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$3,075.00 - $4,144.00 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: 7/7/2025

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

FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Office-Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Student Assistant who is eager to support the investigative staff to fulfill their stated mission, the active investigation and prosecution of insurance fraud, to join the Enforcement Branch – FraudDivision.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under the supervision of the Supervising Fraud Investigator I or designee, the Student Assistant works with Investigator(s) and the Supervising Fraud Investigator I in collecting, organizing, and analyzing official and unofficial documents relating to assigned cases. Other support activities also required are statistical and data collection on criminal cases using a variety of computerized databases; retrieval of claim files from insurance carriers; preparation of investigative charts utilizing computers, and the preparation of draft correspondence and report(s). In furtherance of those activities and as directed, Student Assistant supports the Investigator(s) and Supervising Fraud Investigator in collecting, organizing, and analyzing official and unofficial documents relating to assigned cases.

Students are permitted to work up to a maximum of 1500 hours within a 12-month period from their initial appointment. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

Job Description and Duties

FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Office-Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Student Assistant who is eager to support the investigative staff to fulfill their stated mission, the active investigation and prosecution of insurance fraud, to join the Enforcement Branch – FraudDivision.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under the supervision of the Supervising Fraud Investigator I or designee, the Student Assistant works with Investigator(s) and the Supervising Fraud Investigator I in collecting, organizing, and analyzing official and unofficial documents relating to assigned cases. Other support activities also required are statistical and data collection on criminal cases using a variety of computerized databases; retrieval of claim files from insurance carriers; preparation of investigative charts utilizing computers, and the preparation of draft correspondence and report(s). In furtherance of those activities and as directed, Student Assistant supports the Investigator(s) and Supervising Fraud Investigator in collecting, organizing, and analyzing official and unofficial documents relating to assigned cases.

Students are permitted to work up to a maximum of 1500 hours within a 12-month period from their initial appointment. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.

This position requires current enrollment in college and proof of enrollment must be submitted when applying to this recruitment.

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Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms.
• Must be able to work in a high-rise building.
• Frequent sitting is required.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• STUDENT ASSISTANT

STUDENT ASSISTANT $3,075.00 - $3,379.00A $3,290.00 - $3,616.00B $3,517.00 - $3,872.00C $3,765.00 - $4,144.00D 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:

Student Assistant

Department Information

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.

Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

This recruitment is for the Los Angeles Regional Office located at:
5999 East Slauson Avenue
City of Commerce, CA 90040

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

• Resume
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date:

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/7/2025

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Attn: Classification & Consultations Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Classification & Consultations Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/7/2025

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Attn: Classification & Consultations Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento , CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Classification & Consultations Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento , CA 95814 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov.All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is required and must be included.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

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:

• Ability to work independently as well as a team member.
• Ability to use sound judgment and willingness to exercise a high degree of initiative, independence, and originality in performing assigned task.
• Ability to review, screen, arrange and prepare clear and comprehensive documents and reports.
•Knowledge of Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, and Access databases.
• Must be able to work in a fast paced office environment and be able to maintain a courteous and professional demeanor at all times.

CDI offers many benefits includingthe following:

• FREE PARKING
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Recognition Program
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Hiring Unit Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
[phone]
[e-mail]

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled.You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s)to the Department's EEO Office.

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.

Examination Information

This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating "preference under Government Code section 18220". Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.

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.