SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I (NON-PEACE OFFICER)

Department-of-Insurance; California; Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Parking

Remote work options

Medical Benefits - health, dental, and

vision insurance

Job summary

The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Supervising Special Investigator I (Non-Peace Officer) to oversee investigations and staff in the Enforcement Branch. This role reports to the Supervising Special Investigator II and requires coordinating complex fraud investigations while maintaining statutory duties.

This permanent, full-time position offers hybrid telework, travel as needed within California, and a salary of $7,716.00–$10,074.00 per month, plus a comprehensive

Qualifications

• Be self-motivated and able to motivate others, set goals, and work independently.
• Perform investigative and administrative duties of the job.
• Liaise with other law enforcement and prosecuting agencies in the region.
• Work flexible hours.
• Legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Handle sensitive and confidential issues and materials.
• Handle changing priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and participate in complex fraud investigations.
• Supervise a staff of Special Investigators and oversee support staff in the Regional Office.
• Oversee activities of the Investigation Division’s Regional Office and ensure workflow alignment.

Skills

Self-motivation & independence

Goal setting & leadership

Investigative duties

Liaise with law enforcement

Flexible hours

Vehicle operation

Confidential handling

Prioritization of deadlines

Job description

$7,716.00 - $10,074.00 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: 11/16/2026

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

Background check and fingerprinting are required

Special Investigators within the Investigation Division are designated under California Penal Code §830.11 as officers of the state authorized to exercise limited peace officer powers, such as arrests and the execution of search warrants, upon completion of a Penal Code §832-Arrest course.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-pacedOffice Centeredenvironment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Supervising Special Investigator Iwith experience in Investigation techniques and procedures; rules of evidence and court procedures; laws of arrest, search and seizure; legal rights of citizens; and service of legal process, to join the EnforcementBranch.

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

Under general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator II (Regional Supervising Investigator), the Supervising Special Investigator I organizes and supervises a staff of Special Investigators and oversees the activities of other support staff in the Investigation Division’s Regional Office. The incumbent will also be responsible to plan, coordinate, and participate in complex fraud investigations.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ( www.calhr.ca.gov ).

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

Working Conditions

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms
• Must be able to lift, carry, or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
• Required to work both indoors and outdoors
• There is a reasonable expectati on of contact with dangerous suspects
• Must be able to work in a high-rise building
• Appropriate dress according to the office environment
• Working irregular hours may be required including nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Some travel is required within and/or outside thestate of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travelmay include overnight stay.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Enforcement Branch and based on CDI's current telework policy. While CDI supports telework, in-person attendance will be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to work with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I (NON-PEACE OFFICER)

SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I (NON-PEACE OFFICER) $7,716.00 - $10,074.00 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:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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.

Enforcement Branch

This recruitment is for the Sacramento Regional Office located at:

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 be self-motivated, to motivate others, to set and achieve goals, and to operate with a high degree of independence;
• Ability to successfully perform both the investigative and administrative duties of the job;
• Ability to liaise with other law enforcement and prosecuting agencies in the region;
• Ability to work flexible hours;
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle;
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues and materials;
• Demonstrated ability to handle changing priorities and deadlines.
• Free Parking
• Remote work options
• 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.

• Free Parking
• Flexible work hours
• Remote work options
• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Career Services Program
• 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 Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

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

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

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Supervising Special Investigator I examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

Statement of Qualifications

All interested candidates must submit a completed standard State of California application and a “Statement of Qualifications” in order to be considered for this position. The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion of your education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications listed above. The Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing and should be typed, 12-point Arial font, and no more than two pages in length.

Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to submit the Statement of Qualifications will be eliminated from the selection process.

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.