Detective; Senior Investigator

Note:

This position does not offer hybrid/teleworking options.

This recruitment will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on Feb 11, 2026. It is in the applicant’s best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a motivated and qualified individual for the Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) position. This role is within the Legal Affairs Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.

• Meaningful work:
  Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career:
  Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities:
  Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion: OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment - by fostering the inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

The detective position serves as an expert in complex law enforcement investigations with the Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU). Reporting to the detective sergeant, this position is assigned to the CIU with the Legal Affairs Division of the OIC.

The detective position coordinates special investigations, leads task forces, leverages new technologies, collaborates with prosecutors, testifies in criminal prosecutions, and provides training and expert consultation related to financial crimes and insurance fraud schemes. The position must establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with key external stakeholders to include the FBI, HHS/OIG, various other federal agencies, prosecutors, local law enforcement agencies, insurance company investigators, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Antifraud Task Force, National Insurance Crime Bureau, other agency or private investigators, and community organizations.

The detective position develops criminal cases, working them until successful prosecution and conviction. This position must maintain compliance with the criteria for peace officers defined under RCW  and operates as a limited authority officer pursuant to 10.93.020(5)-(6) and RCW (2).

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) vacancies in the next sixty days. This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,735 - $9,065.

• Comprehensive benefits package:
  Health, dental, vision, retirement, paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more!
• Supportive work environment:
  We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere.
• Wellness programs:
  Invest in your well-being with on‑site resources and initiatives.
• Public service fulfillment:
  Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good.
• Training & Development:
  Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
• Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County):
  Save on commuting costs.
• And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..gov

• Conduct and lead complex criminal investigations, including cases with extreme sensitivity due to high profile nature or issues and/or person involved, possible political impacts, and/or elevated media interest. Tasks include:
  • Develop informants and sources of information.
  • Establish and maintain strong working partnerships.
  • Obtain and analyze insurance files, law enforcement documents, and other data, including through use of new and emerging technologies.
  • Conduct surveillance.
  • Apply for and execute warrants.
  • Gather, secure, analyze, and properly safekeep financial, digital, and physical evidence.
  • Develop investigative, safety, and operational plans.
  • Interview criminal suspects, in accordance…