Special Investigator; Non-peace officer

Overview

Job Description And Duties 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.

Further responsibilities 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; assists with search warrants and other official legal papers; organizes, reviews, and analyzes evidence, including voluminous banking, business, digital, medical, and paper records;

utilizes various databases (e.g. DMV, CLETS, Lexis-Nexis) to gather evidence and information related to investigations; collects and secures evidence to preserve the chain of custody; identifies, locates, contacts and interviews suspects, witnesses and victims; prepares and testifies in court and grand jury proceedings; maintains 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

Job Code #: JC-504476

Position #(s): -XXX

Working Title Special Investigator (Non-peace officer)

Classification SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

Salary Range $5,528.00 - $6,863.00 A; $6,310.00 - $8,217.00 B; $6,924.00 - $9,037.00 C

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: United States

Telework Hybrid

Job Type Permanent, Full Time

Facility DMFEA Personnel

Work Shift Day

Work Week Monday - Friday

• These positions are located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Investigations Section, and may be filled in the following regional offices:
  Burbank, Orange, Redding, and San Diego. Please include the regional office in which you would like to apply for in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section located on the first page of your State Application (STD 678) form.
• Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. To access the Special Investigator Examination and obtain list eligibility, please  .
• The Department of Justice may consider a Training & Development (T&D) assignment for this recruitment. If you are applying for a T&D assignment, please note "T&D" in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application (STD 678) form.
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• Please note that the SI classification contains multiple salary ranges. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 156 as follows:

Range A:
This range shall apply to individuals who do not meet the criteria for payment in Range B or Range

C.

Range B:
This range shall apply to individuals who have satisfactorily completed the equivalent…