Special Investigator

For application instructions: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jobs/JobPosting.aspx?JobControlId=421832

BACKGROUND CHECK AND FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED

Special Investigators within the Investigation Division are designated under California Penal Code §830.11 as officers of the state authorized to exercise limited peace officer powers, such as arrests and the execution of search warrants, upon completion of a Penal Code §832-Arrest course.

Under general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I – Non-Peace Officer (Supervising Investigator) or designee, incumbents perform insurance investigations relating to regulatory compliance and/or criminal investigations including the enforcement of California and Federal laws related to the transaction of insurance. Some travel is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay.

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.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:

If you have not taken the Special Investigator Examination or your list eligibility has expired, prior to applying to this position, please click the link provided below for the examination information/instructions to take the examination. Please read the entire examination bulletin. Any questions regarding the examination application process, minimum qualifications, scheduling, reasonable accommodation, components and scoring. Please address your questions by email at CDIExaminations@insurance.ca.gov

SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR EXAMINATION LINK:

https://www.jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=1PB03

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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

• 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

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and carrying is required and

• Must be able to work in a high-rise building

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Enforcement Branch and based on CDI’s current telework policy. While CDI supports telework, in-person attendance will be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to work with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-421832

Position #(s): 413-743-8612-XXX

Working Title:SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR (Located in Orange, CA)

Classification: SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

$5,314.00 - $8,686.00

# of Positions: 2

Work Location: Orange County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

ENFORCEMENT BRANCH

INVESTIGATION DIVISION

ORANGE REGIONAL OFFICE

This recruitment is for the Orange Regional Office located at:

333 South Anita Drive, Ste. 450

Orange, CA 92868

Special Requirements

• 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: 3/26/2024

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list 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:

Department of Insurance

Attn: CLASSIFICATION & EXAMINATION UNIT

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Insurance

CLASSIFICATION & EXAMINATION UNIT

Human Resources Management Division

300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor

Sacramento, CA 95814

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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

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

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Aptitude for investigation work;

• Proficient in working with various computer databases and software packages such as Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook;

• Demonstrated ability to exercise a high degree of initiative and independence in performing assigned tasks; and

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment with commitment and a cooperative attitude

.• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish, Vietnamese, Tagalog, Russian, Korean, Chinese and other foreign languages is preferred but not required. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to indicate their fluency via Question #5 of the STD. 678.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $5,314.00 - $8,686.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to Relocate:

• Orange, CA 92868: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Orange, CA 92868