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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. Position Details Job Code #: JC-512337 Position #(s): 413-786-8610-020, 413-786-8610-003 Working Title: Detective Classification: INVESTIGATOR Salary Range: $6,339.00 - $8,558.00 A; $7,306.00 - $10,609.00 B # of Positions: 2 Work Location: Orange County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Department: California Department of Insurance (CDI) Department Information The CDI is the consumer‑protection agency for the nation’s largest insurance marketplace, safeguarding California’s consumers by regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California ranks as the third‑largest insurance market in the world. Nearly 1,400 employees oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license over 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities. Office Location Orange Regional Office 333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 450 Orange, CA 92868 Department Website: Job Description & Duties Background check, fingerprinting, psychological screening, and medical examination are required. Do you enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment with variety? The CDI seeks a dynamic Detective with recent state peace‑officer experience investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property, and casualty insurance fraud and capable of producing clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports. Under the supervision of a Supervising Fraud Investigator I, investigators are assigned law‑enforcement responsibilities of varying complexity and volume, from entry level to highly complex duties and casework. They conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white‑collar crime, work independently, with a team, or as a lead investigator on criminal enterprises and profitable schemes, and assist in prosecution in both State and Federal courts. Investigators perform a full range of peace‑officer duties per California Penal Code § 830.3. Responsibilities Conduct criminal investigations of felony insurance fraud and white‑collar crime. Investigate auto, workers’ compensation, property, and casualty insurance fraud. Produce clear and concise investigative reports. Work alone, with a team, or as lead investigator on complex criminal enterprises. Assist in prosecution of cases in State and Federal courts. Execute peace‑officer duties in accordance with California Penal Code § 830.3. Qualifications & Requirements Recent experience in state service as a peace officer. Background investigation clearance. Medical clearance. Psychological evaluation clearance. Knowledge of State and Federal laws related to insurance fraud. Ability to conduct investigations and produce reports. POST completion required for limited‑term appointments; permanent appointment upon POST completion. Valid California driver license. Optional: Resume. Special Requirements Background investigation clearance before hiring. Medical clearance before hiring. Psychological evaluation clearance before hiring. Application Instructions All completed applications and required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date: 4/10/2026. Who May Apply Individuals currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer or reinstatement, list or LEAP eligibility, or SROA/Surplus eligible. SROA and Surplus candidates receive priority; other candidates considered if no qualified SROA/Surplus candidates apply. How to Apply Submit electronically through CalCareer at or by sending a hard copy to the address below. Hard‑copy applications must include a completed copy of the application package listing. Address for Mailing or Drop‑Off Application Packages Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Classification & Consultation Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 08:00 AM-05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (or electronic version). Resume (optional). Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire. Degree and/or transcripts. Statement of Qualifications (instructions provided). POST Verification (if applicable). Valid California driver license. Accommodations Applicants needing reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request accommodations at the time of interview scheduling. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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