Supervising Special Investigator ; Non-Peace Officer

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.

• Job Code #: JC-509841
• Position #:
  
  -001
• Working Title:
  
  Supervising Investigator
• Classification: SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR I (NON-PEACE OFFICER)
• Salary: $7,716.00 - $10,074.00 (New to State candidates hired into the minimum salary or minimum of alternate range)
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location:
  
  Fresno County
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest in the world. Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

ENFORCEMENT BRANCH
INVESTIGATION DIVISION
Central Valley (Fresno)

This recruitment is for the Central Valley Regional Office located at:
5737 North Fresno Street
Fresno, CA 93710

Department Website:

Background check and fingerprinting required. The California Department of Insurance (CDI) seeks a dynamic Supervising Special Investigator I with investigative work experience to organize and supervise a staff of Special Investigators and oversee the activities of support staff in the Investigation Division’s Regional Office. The incumbent will also plan, coordinate, and participate in complex fraud investigations and may be required to work irregular hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends.

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.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The appointee must complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) within 30 days of appointment, annually thereafter, and within 30 days of separation. Non‑compliance may result in appointment voiding, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025) and related Pay Differential 386. The salary range(s) listed do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website ().

Please attach all required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (degree, transcript, license, certificate). Failure to provide required documentation will result in an incomplete application.

• Exam list eligibility – refer to exam link below.
• Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees.
• Statement of Qualifications.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts.
• Resume.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date of 3/16/2026.

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; other candidates may be considered if no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

Complete Application Packages (including the…