Full-time Remote Investigator

The Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is the backbone of California’s health care safety net. Our success is made possible by the hard work of more than 4,800 DHCS team members and through collaboration with the federal government and other state agencies, counties, and partners for the care of low-income families, children, pregnant women, older adults, and persons with disabilities. About the Role The Investigator conducts full and complete criminal/civil investigations into allegations of fraud perpetrated against the California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal) and other programs under the review of the Department of Health Care Services. DHCS Audits & Investigations (A&I) Division utilizes a field based investigative model which requires investigative staff to leave directly and return to their residences or secured parking location for field assignments at the beginning and at the end of each work day; investigative staff are provided state law enforcement vehicles to perform their field duties, and although A&I maintains regional field offices, investigative staff spend a minimum of 90 percent of their assignments in the field, and only come to their assigned office to accomplish those tasks which cannot be completed in the field.

During the course of their employment, they are required to carry a firearm and be proficient in its use.

Maintain a neat personal appearance and wear plain clothes while maintaining firearm concealment.

Ability to analyze situations accurately, draw valid conclusions, and take an immediate and effective course of action during stressful or adverse conditions.

Willingness to travel throughout the state of California based on business needs; reason logically, draw valid conclusions, and make appropriate recommendations; recognize and respect diversity through words and actions; effectively investigate allegations of misconduct pursuant to departmental policy; At least one position(s) require(s) fluency in a bilingual language. If the State of California does not have a current record documenting your fluency in this language, you will be required to successfully pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired.

Please direct all questions to the hiring unit contact listed in this job posting.

The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Desirable Skills Investigative experience with criminal and/or administrative investigations.

Willingness to conduct field work and interaction with the public in a variety of settings.

Benefits Continuous and ongoing training

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion program activities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Medical, including health, dental, and vision insurance.

Paid Holidays and vacation/leave

Defined retirement program

Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts

Candidates may have an opportunity to receive bilingual pay, contingent they meet CalHR requirements

Pay Differential Pay Differential 014 - Additional compensation each month for use of Bilingual skills.

Telework : Hybrid

Job Type : Permanent, Full Time

Telework and Salary Information This position is currently eligible for telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Department and is subject to change consistent with DHCS’ Telework Program and Government Code sections 14200 - 14203. Telework is available to California residents, and proof of residency may be required. Business travel may be required, and reimbursement considers an employee’s designated office and residence subject to regulations and bargaining unit contract provisions. The DHCS office location for this position is San Diego.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the temporary Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). The temporary salary reduction percentage and the number of PLP 2025 leave credits are based on the position’s associated bargaining unit. Please reach out to the hiring unit contact listed on this job advertisement for details.

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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.