SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Special Investigator$5,528.00 - $9,037.00 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: 11/12/2026Job Description and DutiesBackground check and fingerprinting are requiredSpecial 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-paced office centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Special Investigator with 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 Enforcement Branch.If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you! Under 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.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.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 • A valid California driver license is required • Must be 21 years of age • Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the situation in which investigator is involved, at any given time • There is a reasonable expectation of contact with dangerous suspects • Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and carrying is required and • Must be able to work in a high-rise buildingThis 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 RequirementsYou will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.SPECIAL INVESTIGATORAdditional DocumentsJob Application Package ChecklistDuty StatementPosition DetailsJob Code #: JC-536110Position #(s): 413-343-8612-006 413-343-8612-016Working Title: Special InvestigatorClassification: 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: 2Work Location: Los Angeles CountyTelework: HybridJob Type: Permanent, Full TimeDepartment InformationThe 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 BranchInvestigation DivisionLos Angeles Regional OfficeThis recruitment is for the Los Angeles Regional Office located at:5999 East Slauson AvenueCity of Commerce, CA 90040Department Website: RequirementsExam list eligibility - refer to exam link below. Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees Degree and/or School Transcripts Age Verification Documentation CRIMINAL RECORD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (CRSQ) IS REQUIRED.Application InstructionsCompleted 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: 11/12/2026Who May ApplyIndividuals 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 ApplyComplete 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 PackagesYou 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 95814Address for Drop-Off Application PackagesYou 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 PMRequired Application Package DocumentsThe 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.Degree and/or School TranscriptsApplicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the