Special Investigator; Non-peace officer

Under the general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I (non-peace officer), the Special Investigator (SI) evaluates and investigates criminal allegations and conduct within the mission of the Office of the California Attorney General, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA). The SI selected will be assigned to the Investigations Section, conducting complex and interjurisdictional schemes, and assists in the prosecution of such matters.

The SI conducts criminal investigations independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team of Special Agents and Deputy Attorney Generals to detect and investigate suspected violations that fall under the jurisdiction of DMFEA; identifies, locates and gathers records and evidence to further criminal investigations; assist with search warrants and other official legal papers; organize, review, and analyze evidence, including voluminous banking, business, digital, medical, and paper records;

utilize various databases (e.g. DMV, CLETS, Lexis-Nexis) to gather evidence and information related to investigations; collect and secure evidence to preserve the chain of custody; identify, locate, contact and interview suspects, witnesses and victims; prepare and testify in court and grand jury proceedings; maintaining accurate case files; provides technical assistance and training; prepares clear, concise and accurate reports. The SI independently performs assigned tasks skillfully, professionally, courteously, and efficiently, exercises independence, initiative, and excellent judgment.

The SI may be required to conduct collateral duties as necessary. Travel is required, throughout the state or nation as necessary. Successful completion of a California POST PC 832 Search and Seizure course is required, which may be performed after hire.

For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website

Personal Leave Program:
Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax with holdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

• SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

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:

Applicants should have excellent writing skills; experience using Excel spreadsheets is a plus. We’re seeking a driven, analytical investigator with strong knowledge of fraud schemes and money-laundering typologies to detect, disrupt, and remediate financial crime. Must be able to exercise good judgment, be willing to work odd and unusual hours, and travel throughout the State of California.