Job Description

Job Description and Duties

BACKGROUND CHECK & FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED.

Under general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator II (Regional Supervising Investigator), the Supervising Special Investigator I organizes and supervises a staff of Special Investigators and oversees the activities of other support staff in the Investigation Division’s Regional Office.  The incumbent will also be responsible to plan, coordinate, and participate in complex fraud investigations.  Working irregular hours may be required including nights, holidays, and weekends.  Some travel is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.).  Travel may include overnight stay.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code.  The position is responsible for making or participating in the making of governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests.  The appointee is required to complete Form 700 within 30 days of appointment.  Failure to comply with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may void the appointment.

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.

CRIMINAL RECORD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (CRSQ) IS REQUIRED.  CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CRSQ FORM

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Working Conditions

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms
• Must be able to lift, carry, or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Possession of a valid driver license of the appropriate class issued by the California Department of Motor Vehicles
• Required to work both indoors and outdoors
• There is a reasonable expectation of contact with dangerous suspects
• Must be able to work in a high-rise building
• Appropriate dress according to the office environment

HYBRID TELEWORK: 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.

Special Requirements

Please attach (upload) all the required documents to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications for this position (i.e. degree, transcript, license, certificate). If you neglect to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and you will not be considered for an interview. Minimum qualifications for the position can be found within the related Class Specification link under the “Additional Documentation” section along the right side of this posting.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION: 

If you have not yet taken the SUPERVISING SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR 1 (NON-PEACE OFFICER) examination and/or your examination results have expired (if you took the last examination a year or more ago, please check your list eligibility expiration), and have no other type of eligibility, prior to applying for this position please take the online examination for this classification at:

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:

• Ability to be self-motivated, to motivate others, to set and achieve goals, and to operate with a high degree of independence; 
• Ability to successfully perform both the investigative and administrative duties of the job; 
• Ability to liaison with other law enforcement and prosecuting agencies in the region;
• Ability to work flexible hours; 
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle;
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive and confidential issues and materials; 
• Demonstrated ability to handle changing priorities and deadlines.

Benefits

CDI offers many benefits including the following:

• Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• On the Job Training
• Paid Holidays and leave
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Savings Plus Program (401(k), 457)
• Commute Program
• Medical/Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Free Parking

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.
• Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications -

  All interested candidates must submit a completed standard State of California application and a "Statement of  Qualifications" in order to be considered for this position. The Statement of Qualifications is a narrative discussion of  your education, training, experience, and skills as it relates to the desirable qualifications listed above. The  Statement of Qualifications serves as documentation of each candidate's ability to present information clearly and  concisely in writing and should be typed, 12-point Arial font, and no more than two pages in length.

  Resumes do not take the place of the Statement of Qualifications. Applicants who fail to submit the Statement of  Qualifications will be eliminated from the selection process.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Permanent employment, Full time, Immediate start, Remote job, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Night shift,

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