Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under close supervision of the Computer Forensic Team Supervising Fraud Investigator I or designee, incumbents are assigned law enforcement responsibilities commensurate with their background and training from entry level to highly complex duties and casework. Detectives conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime involving the use of electronic information systems. Incumbents may work alone, with a team, or as a lead computer forensic investigator assigned to conduct computer forensic investigations of criminal enterprises and profiteering and assist in the prosecution of cases involving these groups in both State and Federal courts; and conduct investigations involving a broad range of felony violations, both State and Federal judicial systems. Incumbents perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments in accordance with the California Penal Code, Section 830.3. Although this position reports into the Headquarters Office, the incumbent may be physically located at a Regional Office. Extensive travel is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel will/may include overnight stay. Overtime will/may be required.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment. 

New to state candidates for the Investigator (8610) classification are entitled to the entrance salary rate (minimum) for Range A, which is currently $6,215. Candidates who meet alternate range criteria (ARC) 492, will qualify for the entrance salary rate (minimum) of range B, which is currently $7,163.

In addition to the regular salary, this classification is eligible for the following pay differentials:

• Recruitment & Retention - $200/month (For Investigators assigned to offices in the following counties: Los Angeles County, Santa Clara County, Solano County)

• Education - select link for details-  Pay Differential 244

• Longevity - select link for details- Pay Differential 245

These positions may be filled as Limited Term/Full-Time if the candidate needs to complete the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Upon successful completion, the incumbent will be appointed to the Investigator position Permanent/Full-Time. If the candidate has already met POST requirements through an academy, then he/she will be appointed Permanent/Full-Time upon hire. 

EXAMINATION INFORMATION: 

If you have not yet taken the  INVESTIGATOR  examination and/or your examination results have expired (if you took the last examination a year or more ago, please check your list eligibility expiration), and have no other type of eligibility, prior to applying for this position please take the online examination for this classification which is linked below.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

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: 12/12/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

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 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 & Consultation 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 & Consultation 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 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Other - All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) with the application. See instructions in "Supplemental Questionnaire" section. 

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.

Benefits

CDI offers many benefits including the following:

• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website:

Human Resources Contact:
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
cdijobinquiries@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
(916) 492-3024
OCR@insurance.ca.gov

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.

Supplemental Questionnaire

All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Supplemental Questionnaire (SQ) with the application. The SQ must be submitted as a separate attachment, be no more than two pages, single spaced and 12 pt. Arial font. Your SQ must be titled "Supplemental Questionnaire – 189-8610-001", contain the following questions and your responses. Please provide the name and telephone number of a reference that can verify your responses to the following:

1. Describe your experience with developing collaborative, cooperative relationships with peers, management, and external agencies when conducting insurance fraud investigations.

2. Describe an experience in utilizing digital forensics in an investigation.

3. Describe your experience, education and training related to the field of digital forensics.

Resumes do not take the place of the SQ. Applicants who fail to submit the SQ will be eliminated from the interview process.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Work alone, Felony friendly, Night shift,

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