Investigator, Law​/Legal, Department of Justice

Job Title:

INVESTIGATOR

Position with the California Department of Insurance (CDI). This role is located in the San Diego regional office and is a permanent, full‑time position that combines law enforcement duties with investigative reporting and case management.

• Base Pay A: $6,339.00 – $8,558.00 per annum
• Base Pay B: $7,306.00 – $10,609.00 per annum
• Recruitment & Retention Differential: $200 per month (Los Angeles, Santa Clara, Solano counties)
• Education Differential (Pay Differential 244) – details available on the CDI website
• Longevity Differential (Pay Differential 245) – details available on the CDI website

Equal Opportunity Employer
California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. California seeks a drug‑free work environment and expects all employees to comply with this objective.

• Job Code #: JC-502517
• Positions: 4
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Telework:
  Hybrid
• Work Location:
  
  San Diego County – 10021 Willow Creek Road, Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92131
• Department Information: CDI is the consumer protection agency overseeing more than 1,400 insurance companies and licensing over 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.

Background check, fingerprinting, psychological screening, and medical examination are required. The CDI seeks a detective with recent state service as a peace officer who investigates auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud and produces clear, concise correspondence and investigative reports. The detective works under the supervision of a Supervising Fraud Investigator I. Investigators handle a range of law‑enforcement responsibilities from entry‑level to highly complex duties.

They conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of state and federal law related to insurance fraud and white‑collar crime. Work can involve solo investigations, team efforts, or leading investigations of criminal enterprises and profiteering activities. Investigators aid in prosecution in both state and federal courts and perform full peace‑officer duties in accordance with the California Penal Code §830.3.

The position requires completion of a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700) within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a leaving‑office filing. Non‑compliance may result in appointment voiding, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1 2025, CalHR introduced the Personal Leave Program 2025, which requires a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary ranges posted do not reflect this reduction. For additional information, visit the CalHR website:

• Background investigation clearance prior to hiring.
• Medical clearance prior to hiring.
• Psychological evaluation clearance prior to hiring.
• Required documents: exam eligibility list reference, transfer eligibility (if applicable), criminal record supplement questionnaire, degree or transcript, statement of qualifications, POST verification (if applicable), valid California driver license.

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered.

Final Filing Date: 1/26/2026

How to Apply:

Submit electronic application through Cal Career at  For hard‑copy applications, include a completed copy of the application package listing. If not applying electronically, hard‑copy applications may be submitted by mail or drop‑off. Mailing Address:
Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Attn:
Classification & Consultation Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814 Drop‑off Address (08:00 AM – 05:00 PM):
Department of Insurance CDI Jobs Inquiries Classification & Consultation Unit Human Resources Management Division 300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor Sacramento, CA 95814

Required Application Package Documents:

• State Examination/Employment Application Std Form 678 (or electronic equivalent).
• Resume is optional.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire.
• Degree and/or school transcripts.
• Statement of Qualifications.

Entry level

Full‑time

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