SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

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Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work?

California Department of Insurance (CDI) is looking for a dynamic and experienced Special Investigator with a strong aptitude for investigative work.

Ideal candidates are skilled in navigating a variety of computer databases and proficient in software tools including Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

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

Under the general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I - Non-Peace Officer (Supervising Investigator) or designee, incumbents perform insurance investigations relating to regulatory compliance and/or criminal investigations, including the enforcement of California and Federal laws related to the transaction of insurance.

Some travel is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay.

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.

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.

New to state candidates for the Special Investigator (8612) classification are entitled to the entrance salary rate (minimum) for Range A, which is currently $5,528.

Candidates who meet alternate range criteria (ARC) 156, will qualify for the entrance salary rate (minimum) of range B or C, which are currently $6,310 (B) and $6,924 (C). 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.

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

Working Conditions * Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms.

* Must be 21 years of age.

* Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the situation in which the investigator is involved, at any given time.

* Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and carrying are required.

* A valid California driver's license is required.

* The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building.

* Some travel is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane,etc.). Travel may include overnight stay.

* Eligible for telework in accordance with CDI's Telework policy.

Teleworking employees may be required to report to their headquarters office location on designated telework days.

Travel expenses are not reimbursed; however other authorized transit subsidies do exist for those who qualify.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

* SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR Additional Documents * Job Application Package Checklist * Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-496624 Position #(s): 413-043-8612-502 Working Title: Special Investigator 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: Los Angeles County 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 INVESTIGATIION DIVISION VALENCIA REGIONAL OFFICE This recruitment is for the Valencia Regional Office located at: 27200 Tourney Road #375 Valencia, CA 91355 Department Website: Special Requirements * The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

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.

* Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.

* Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees.

* Degree and/or School Transcripts * Resume * Age Verification Documentation CRIMINAL RECORD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (CRSQ) IS REQUIRED.

CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CRSQ FORM.

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: 11/6/2025 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 required and must be included.

* Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire * Degree and/or School Transcripts * Other - Age Verification Requirement: Applicants must upload a document verifying their date of birth (e.g., ID, birth certificate) to meet the age requirements outlined in the class specifications.

This document will be used solely for verification purposes by Human Resources Management Division.

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: * Aptitude for investigation work.

* Proficient in working with various computer databases and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

* Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks.

* Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with commitment and a cooperative attitude.

* Fluency in a non-English language is preferred but not required.

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to indicate their fluency via Question #5 of the STD.

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

Department Website: Hiring Unit Contact: Classification & Consultation Unit 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 California Relay Service: (TTY), (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 Special Investigator 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.

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.