Special Investigator

$5,528.00 - $9,037.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 9/18/2026

Background check and fingerprinting are 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.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced

Office Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Special Investigatorwith experience in Investigation techniques and procedures; rules of evidence and court procedures; laws of arrest, search and seizure; legal rights of citizens; and service of legal process, to join the Enforcement Branch.

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.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation.

Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (  ).

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

• 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 investigatoris involved, at any given time
• There is a reasonable expectation of contact with dangerous suspects
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and carrying is required and
• The incumbent must be able to work in a high-rise building
• Some travel is required within and/oroutside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e.,automobile, airplane, etc.). Travel may include overnight stay.

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.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR

SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR $5,528.00 - $6,863.00A $6,310.00 - $8,217.00B $6,924.00 - $9,037.00C New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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Hybrid

Permanent, Full Time

The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the…