Investigator

About This Role

This Investigator role conducts criminal and civil investigations into allegations of fraud against the California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal) and other programs under the Department of Health Care Services. All Investigators are peace officers under California Penal Code, Section 830.3(h), performing investigative duties comparable to other peace officers. The role operates on a field-based investigative model, requiring staff to spend a minimum of 90 percent of their assignments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Conduct full and complete criminal/civil investigations into allegations of fraud
• Carry a firearm and be proficient in its use
• Maintain a neat personal appearance and wear plain clothes while maintaining firearm concealment
• Analyze situations accurately, draw valid conclusions, and take an immediate and effective course of action during stressful or adverse conditions
• Travel throughout the state of California based on business needs
• Gather and analyze facts and evidence
• 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
• Treat all people with respect and in an unbiased and unprejudiced manner

Requirements

• Fluency in a bilingual language (for at least one position)
• Pass an approved language fluency test prior to being hired (if no current record of fluency)
• Pass a Drug Screening prior to being hired
• Clear a Background Investigation prior to being hired
• Obtain Medical Clearance prior to being hired
• Obtain Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired
• Successfully pass a criminal history background check

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
• Possession of a POST Basic certificate or completion of a POST certified basic academy within the past two years

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
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Opportunity to receive bilingual pay, contingent on meeting CalHR requirements