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Job Description and Duties
BACKGROUND CHECK, FINGERPRINTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING, AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION ARE REQUIRED.
CONSIDERING CANDIDATES FOR THE VALENCIA AND LOS ANGELES REGIONAL OFFICES.
This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment. Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment. In addition to the regular salary, this classification is eligible for the following pay differentials:
- Recruitment & Retention – $200/month (For Investigators assigned to offices in the following counties: Los Angeles County, Santa Clara County, Solano County)
- Education – select link for details- Pay Differential 244
- Longevity – select link for details- Pay Differential 245
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
If you have not yet taken the INVESTIGATOR examination and/or your examination results have expired (if you took the last examination a year or more ago, please check your list eligibility expiration), and have no other type of eligibility, prior to applying for this position please take the online examination for this classification which is linked below.
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
Working Conditions
- Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms;
- Must qualify and carry a firearm;
- A 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 in which investigator is involved, at any given time;
- There is a reasonable expectation of contact with dangerous suspects;
- Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and carrying is required; and
- Must be able to work in a high-rise building.
Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Position Details
Department Information
ENFORCEMENT BRANCH FRAUD DIVISION
VALENCIA & LOS ANGELES REGIONAL OFFICES
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Special Requirements
- The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
- The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.
CRIMINAL RECORD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (CRSQ) IS REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CRSQ FORM
Please attach (upload) all the required documents necessary to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e., degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and will not be considered.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/21/2024
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
- Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Statement of Qualifications –
All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Statement of Qualification (SOQ) with the application. See “Statement of Qualification” section below for instructions.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications
- 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;
- Ability to liaison with other law enforcement and prosecuting agencies in the region;
- Graduate of Regular Basic Course (RBC) academy or Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course (SIBC) academy desired; and
- Fluency in non-English language is preferred but not required. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to indicate their fluency via Question #5 of the STD. 678.
Benefits
CDI offers many benefits including the following:
- FREE PARKING
- Medical Benefits – including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program
- On the Job Training
- Paid Holidays and leave
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
- Commute Program
- Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
- Alternate Work Week Schedule
Click link below to view all the benefits available to you as a state employee!
https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Classification & Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
cdijobinquiries@insurance.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department’s EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
EEO Officer
(916) 492-3024
OCR@insurance.ca.gov
Statement Of Qualifications
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.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
