INVESTIGATOR

Position Details Job Code #: JC-517318 Position #(s): View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX Working Title: Investigator Classification: INVESTIGATOR [Salary ranges provided below] Salary (per month): $6,339.00 - $8,558.00 A Salary (per month): $7,306.00 - $10,609.00 B Salary (per month): $6,818.00 - $9,428.00 C New to State candidates: will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: 2 Work Location: Los Angeles County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department Information Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of fellow Californians while achieving your career goals? Do you set high standards for yourself and enjoy a collaborative and challenging work environment? The mission of the California Department of Social Services is to serve, protect, and support the people of California experiencing need in ways that empower wellbeing and disrupt systemic inequities. The vision of the California Department of Social Services is to provide quality services with a commitment to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable California where all people can thrive. Guiding Principles Diversity. Equity. Inclusion. Accessibility. Belonging. We ensure opportunities for everyone to participate in a meaningful way in fulfilling the mission and vision of CDSS. Community Engagement: We prioritize the lived experiences of community members as a driving force behind the creation, implementation, desired impact, or change of programs and services. Empowerment: We engage, operate, and advocate from the understanding that each community and person has desires and capabilities to lead in their own life. Quality Services: We provide services that align intent and impact by ensuring that they are accessible, community driven, interconnected, and continuously improved. Data Defined Outcomes: We equitably collect and analyze data, take data-driven action, and measure outcomes relevant to those we serve, ensuring transparency and accountability. Job Description And Duties BACKGROUND CHECK, FINGERPRINTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION APPROVAL ARE REQUIRED. This is a Peace Officer classification [PC 830.3(h)] subject to Peace Officers Standards and Training [POST] requirements. The Department is looking to fill this position with an applicant that is already POST Certified but may consider applicants that are not POST Certified. The successful applicant will be required to complete POST training within the first year of appointment, if not completed prior to employment. Under the direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I, the Investigator will independently conduct the most sensitive, complex, and diverse investigations, which may include sexual and physical abuse, questionable/wrongful death, unlicensed facility operations, registered sex offenders presence in community care facilities and unlicensed facility operations involving injunctions, employment backgrounds, and internal affairs. Duties include conducting interviews of subjects, witnesses and victims. The Investigator must be organized and able to utilize law enforcement databases and obtain large numbers of police, court and analytical reports. They will work closely with local, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies and work in a joint taskforce setting. The Investigator must perform a full range of peace officers duties and responsibilities and have a valid driver’s license to work a large area that can involve travel to many areas of the state. If you would like to share how you learned about this career opportunity, please take a moment to complete our brief Recruitment Survey. Need help with applying for positions, taking an examination, or preparing for interviews? Our team is here to support you, reach out anytime at View email address on click.appcast.io. For guidance on applying for a state job, visit Three Steps to a State Job. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on our latest opportunities. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver's License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions. 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. Note: A Statement of Qualifications or Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted along with your application to be considered for this position. Applications submitted without an SOQ may be disqualified for this position. Do not include confidential information on any documents submitted for this job vacancy. Confidential information submitted via a CalCareer Account is automatically redacted upon submission. Interested applicants must submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) with the position number View phone number on click.appcast.io-XXX in the Examination/Job Title section. The SOQ must be typed in Arial 12-point font and must not exceed one page in length. Applications without an SOQ may not be considered. Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date to be considered. Final Filing Date: 5/19/2026 Who May Apply: Individuals with current classification, lateral transfer eligibility, reinstatement eligibility, list or LEAP eligibility, SROA and/or Surplus eligibility. SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority. How To Apply: Submit applications electronically via CalCareers.ca.gov or by mail. See above for mailing addresses and drop-off details. Required Application Package Documents Current version of the STD Form 678 or electronic application; include all Experience and Education related to Minimum Qualifications. Resume is optional. Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) as required in Special Requirements. Reasonable accommodations for the hiring process can be requested. Questions regarding accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this posting. Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. It is the objective of the State of California to maintain a drug-free workplace. Applicants will be expected to comply with this objective. #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Social Services