Full-time Remote Investigator

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.

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Cypress Regional Office

This position can be located at the Cypress Regional Office.

The Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) is a member of the boards, departments, and offices (BDOs) within the California Environmental Protection Agency (CalEPA).

To protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products.

Our Core Values: DTSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout the organization. We foster an environment where employees from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We believe the diversity of our employees is essential to inspiring innovative solutions. Together we further our mission to protect California’s people, communities, and environment from toxic substances, to enhance economic vitality by restoring contaminated land, and to compel manufacturers to make safer consumer products. Department Website:

Applications will be reviewed on the 1st and 15th of each month.

Investigate violations of the California Hazardous Waste Control Law by reviewing and responding to complaints, tips and other information submitted to OCI that alleges illegal Hazardous Waste Activities in the State.

Use databases such as Accurint, Envirostor, local property records, CLETS (California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System), California Secretary of State filings, California Department of Motor Vehicles records, DTSC’s Hazardous Waste Tracking System (HWTS), and California Environmental Reporting System (CERS) to research site(s) of violation, responsible entities/parties, background data and compliance and enforcement history of suspects, suspect sites, and suspect entities.

Plan and determine best investigatory methods to be used to gather, analyze, and present evidence for a solid legal case that can substantiate the violation(s) occurred and/or is/are occurring such as, obtains hazardous waste samples for physical evidence from the site and documents the collected evidence, transport to a DTSC laboratory for testing and handles according to proper laboratory and law enforcement standards.

Accurately transcribe and document witness and suspect verbal statements (including date, time, place, and contact information) to include in case support files.

Capture and preserve usable photographic/video/other evidence and organize and assemble photo logs of surveyed sites and activities, plus obtain photos/video from third parties, to include in case support files.

Are you interested in a challenging opportunity to make a difference in underrepresented communities? The DTSC's Office of Criminal Investigations is hiring. Become part of a specialized team of Sworn Peace Officers dedicated to investigating the most egregious environmental violations for the protection of human health and the environment.

Bilingual Spanish preferred but not required. Must pass Spanish Fluency Examination

Experience in digital forensics

The position requires a valid California Drivers 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 requires Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

If you have previously applied for JC-518646 your application will NOT be considered.