This Detective Investigator role with the California Department of Insurance involves conducting criminal investigations into felony violations of State and Federal law related to insurance fraud and white-collar crime. The position suits a dynamic detective with recent experience as a peace officer investigating various types of insurance fraud, who can also generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports.
Responsibilities
Conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime
Work alone, with a team, or as a lead criminal investigator assigned to conduct investigations of criminal enterprises and profiteering
Assist in the prosecution of cases involving criminal enterprises and profiteering in both State and Federal courts
Conduct investigations involving a broad range of felony violations, both State and Federal judicial systems
Perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in accordance with the California Penal Code, Section 830.3
Requirements
Background check, fingerprinting, psychological screening, and medical examination are required
Recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud
Ability to generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports
Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms
Must qualify and carry a firearm
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
Ability to work with a reasonable expectation of contact with dangerous suspects
Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and carrying is required
Ability to work in a high-rise building
Ability to travel within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation, including overnight stays
Completed Statement of Qualification (SOQ) as a separate attachment, no more than two pages, single spaced, 12 point Arial font, titled "Statement of Qualification - Investigator", describing how education, training, and/or work experience has prepared the applicant to be a peace officer that investigates auto, healthcare, disability, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud
Criminal Record Supplement Questionnaire
Degree or Transcript
POST Verification (if applicable)
Nice to have:
Graduate of Regular Basic Course (RBC) academy or Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course (SIBC) academy
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Degree in criminal justice, criminology, police science, sociology, communications, psychology and forensic sciences, political science, finance, accounting, business administration, and public administration
Fluency in a non-English language
Benefits
Free parking
Alternate work week schedule
Flexible work hours
Medical benefits (health, dental, and vision insurance)
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
On the Job Training
Career Services Program
Recognition Program
Paid holidays and leave
Defined benefit retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
5% salary increase every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, until reaching the maximum salary for the position
Recruitment & Retention pay differential of $200/month (for Investigators assigned to offices in Los Angeles County, Santa Clara County, Solano County)
Education pay differential
Longevity pay differential
Bilingual pay differential
Important Details
Application deadline: 28 October 2026
Team: Under supervision of a Supervising Fraud Investigator I
Work format: Hybrid telework, amount at the discretion of the Enforcement Branch and based on CDI’s current telework policy; in-person attendance required based on operational needs
Employment type: Permanent, Full Time (may be filled as Limited Term/Full-Time if candidate needs to complete POST requirements, then appointed Permanent/Full-Time upon successful completion)
Application Process
Take the Investigator examination if not already eligible
Submit application including all required documents electronically through CalCareer Account or by mail/drop-off
Attach all required documents to verify minimum qualifications (degree, transcript, license, certificate)
Submit a completed Statement of Qualification (SOQ) as a separate attachment
About the Company
The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace, safeguarding all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest in the world, with annual direct premiums of $340 billion. Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license over 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities. This recruitment is for the Golden Gate Regional Office located at 1100 Rose Drive, #100 Benicia, CA 94510.
Vision
Reimagine Illinois government through innovation
Mission
Improve access to government services by leveraging modern technologies
Background:
The Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) became an agency by statute on July 20, 2018 being charged with responsibility for the information technology functions of agencies under the jurisdiction of the governor.
DoIT is leading a digital transformation toward an enterprise approach to technology at the State of Illinois to gain efficiencies and improve service delivery for customer agencies who in turn, serve the residents of Illinois.
