Investigator

Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each full-time employee shall receive a reduction in pay in exchange for PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the reduction in pay. All Bargaining Unit 7 classifications will receive a 2 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 3.5 hours of PLP 2025 per month.

The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation is recruiting for one, Permanent, Full-time Investigator position within the Enforcement Division. This position is to be located in the Sacramento office. This recruitment may be used to fill subsequent vacancies of these positions within the next 180 days.

Under the direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I and Deputy Commissioner, the Investigator is responsible for peace officer duties and responsibilities under the Department’s (DFPI) jurisdiction. The Investigator conducts complex investigations into violations under the DFPI's authority and prepares documentation detailing findings for the department to take appropriate action. The Investigator will prepare and execute search warrants and legal documents. The Investigator will locate and conduct interviews with witnesses and suspects, make physical arrests for criminal offenses, conduct undercover and surveillance operations, and coordinate with other agencies for joint operations. They will assist department counsel with referrals to other agencies, act as investigative support to counsel, and appear and testify as a witness in trials and proceedings.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

This job requires reporting on site, however, telework may be available once established.

Sacramento Location: The Sacramento office is in the new state-of-the-art May Lee State Office Complex in Sacramento's River District, conveniently located next to Light Rail. On site parking available for a fee .
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship or a training plan, now or in the future.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

Applicants who are being considered for positions assigned Peace Officer status are required to meet the provisions of California Penal Code Section 832 et. seq., and successfully complete training courses as prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) within 12 months of employment.

DISQUALIFICATION
Deliberate misstatement or omissions can and often will result in your application being rejected, regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatements/omissions. In fact, the number one reason individuals "fail" and/or are disqualified during the background investigation is because they deliberately withhold or mispresent job-related information from their prospective employer.

FINGERPRINT
Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DFPI’s (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

CONFLICT OF INTEREST
This position is subject to Title 10, § 250.30 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation’s Conflict of Interest Regulations, the incumbent is required to submit a Statements of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st and within 30 days of leaving office.

Additional Filing Instructions:

• You are encouraged to apply electronically through your CalCareers account .
• If applying with a hard copy application, please reference “ JC-524092/ENF 27-015” in the Job Title section of your State application in order to be considered for this vacancy.
• Hard copy applications not received or postmarked by 5:00 pm on the final filing date will not be accepted.
• Emailed and faxed applications will not be accepted.

Do not provide any personal identifying information on the documents (Social Security Number, Date of Birth, etc.) you submit with your application. Additionally, do not complete or submit the Equal Employment Opportunity, page 10 of the Std. 678 with your application page. The EEO page is for examination use only. Furthermore, do not provide any LEAP information with your application package.

Please see the attached Class Specification. All applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications (MQ's) for the classification they are applying for. Interested applicants using education to meet MQ’s must include a copy of their unofficial transcripts showing completion of required coursework. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. Foreign Degrees must provide Degree Evaluation to verify U.S. equivalency.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

- Knowledge of investigation techniques and procedures.

- Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations relating to financial protection and the Department's jurisdiction.

- Experience in exercising good judgment in decision-making and critical thinking skills.

- Ability to develop, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple case investigations, work plans, and other assignments or tasks.

- Possession and maintenance of sufficient strength, endurance and agility necessary to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Benefits

State employees may be eligible for health, dental, vision and leave benefits, as well as retirement programs and other benefits. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and may be subject to collective bargaining agreements, which are contracts negotiated between the State of California and employee organizations that define employees’ wages, hours and conditions of employment. Other possible benefits include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Telework
• Reimbursement Accounts
  

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must submit a Supplemental Application. The Supplemental Application must be no more than two page(s) in length, single-spaced, using Arial 12-point font and must have the applicant's first and last name and Supplemental Application in the upper left corner.

Application packages received without a Supplemental Application following these instructions may not be considered. Resumes, cover letters, and Statement of Qualifications, and other documents do not take the place of this requirement.

Please respond to the following:

1. Describe any experience you have as a peace officer in the state of California. Include in your response any law enforcement directly involved in Civil/Administrative assignments.

2. Tell us about your P.O.S.T certificates you already possess.

NOTE : You are responsible for providing complete, accurate, and truthful responses. Any misrepresentation will be an automatic disqualification of the hiring and/or background process.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Supplemental Application -

  A Supplemental Application is REQUIRED for this position. Application packages received without a Supplemental Application may not be considered. Please see the Supplemental Application Instructions below for complete details. Resumes, cover letters, and Statements of Qualifications do not take the place of this requirement.