Detective - Full Time

BACKGROUND CHECK, FINGERPRINTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING, AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION ARE REQUIRED.
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Detective with recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers' compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud and ability to generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports.
Under supervision of a Supervising Fraud Investigator I, Investigators are assigned law enforcement responsibilities of various complexity and volume commensurate with their background and training from entry level to highly complex duties and casework. Investigators conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime. Incumbents may work alone, with a team, or as a lead criminal investigator assigned to conduct 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. 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. For more information, visit the CalHR Website ( ).
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Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms;

• Must qualify and carry a firearm;
• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the situation in which investigator is involved, at any given time;
• 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. (Travel may 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.

Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Telework:
Permanent, Full Time

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.

FRAUD DIVISION

GOLDEN GATE REGIONAL OFFICE

This recruitment is for the Golden Gate Regional Office located at:
Department Website:

The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.
Criminal Record Supplement Questionnaire
CRIMINAL RECORD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (CRSQ) IS REQUIRED. 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.

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.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. 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:

Attn: Classification & Consultation Unit
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Classification & Consultation Unit
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. 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.
Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
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:

• Recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers' compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud;
• Ability to liaison with other law enforcement and prosecuting agencies in the region;
• Graduate of Regular Basic Course (RBC) academy or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course (SIBC) academy desired;
• Preferred degree in criminal justice, criminology, police science, sociology, communications, psychology and forensic sciences, political science, finance, accounting, business administration, and public administration; Fluency in non-English language is preferred but not required. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to indicate their fluency via Question #5 of the STD. Flexible Work Hours

Remote Work Options
Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Assistance Program
On the Job Training
Paid Holidays and leave
Defined benefit retirement program
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.

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Classification & Consultation Unit
(You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
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Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Statement of Qualification (SOQ) with the application. Describe how your education, training and/or work experience has prepared you to be a peace officer that investigates auto, healthcare, disability, workers' compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud.
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.