special investigator

California Department of Justice

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 Job Description And Duties
 
 
 
 Under the general supervision of the Staff Services Manager I, the Special Investigator (SI) will be responsible for all aspects of performing background investigations for sworn and non-sworn personnel. The SI will determine the qualifications and suitability of persons seeking employment as sworn peace officers and non-sworn professional staff within the Department of Justice. This will be accomplished through extensive reference interviews and record searches to verify information provided by the applicant in a Personal History Statement.
 
 
 You will find additional information about the job in the
 
 Duty Statement
 
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 Position Details
 
 
 
 
 Job Code #:
 
 
 
 JC-508135
 
 
 
 Position #(s):
 
 
 
 420-508-8612-006
 
 
 
 Working Title
 
 
 
 
 Special Investigator
 
 
 
 
 Classification
 
 
 
 SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
 
 
 $5,528.00 - $6,863.00 A
 
 
 $6,310.00 - $8,217.00 B
 
 
 $6,924.00 - $9,037.00 C
 
 
 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
 
 
 
 # of Positions:
 
 
 
 1
 
 
 
 Work Location:
 
 
 
 Sacramento County
 
 
 
 Telework
 
 
 
 Hybrid
 
 
 
 Job Type
 
 
 
 Permanent, Full Time
 
 
 
 Work Shift
 
 
 
 Day
 
 
 
 Work Week
 
 
 
 Monday - Friday
 
 
 
 Department Information
 
 
 
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 This position is located in the Division of Law Enforcement, Office of the Chief.
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 Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
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 For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's Website .
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 This position is located in Sacramento. Parking is Free.
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 Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR .
 
 
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 Benefits of working for the State of California:
 
 
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 Work-life balance
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 11 paid holidays
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 Flexible paid leave options
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 Consistent wage increases
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 Pension retirement
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 Job stability
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 Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
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 Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!
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Special Investigator

Allied Universal Compliance and Investigations

<div>Major Case Unit Investigator<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Overview</h2>
Company Overview:
Advance Your Career in Insurance Claims with Allied Universal&reg; Compliance and Investigation Services. Allied Universal&reg; Compliance and Investigation Services is the premier destination for a career in insurance claim investigation. As a global leader, we provide dynamic opportunities for claim investigators, SIU investigators, and surveillance investigators. Our team is committed to innovation and excellence, making a significant impact in the insurance industry. If you're ready to grow with the best, explore a career with us and make a difference.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description</h2>
Allied Universal&reg; is hiring a Major Case Unit Investigator. This position is responsible for completing insurance fraud investigations and quality control of the final investigative product by providing a high level of technical expertise being delivered to our clients. The position requires the candidate to develop professional relationships with supported customers at the adjuster and management level.The perfect candidate for this role will have an in-depth understanding of suspect and non-suspect claims investigations and will be able to communicate effectively with claims staff. 
hourly rate of pay $35 - $40 / hr 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul><li>Use specialized services to identify new and emerging fraud trends and provide an enhanced focus on complex claims, high-risk claim exposures, such as organized crime-rings, Complex Financial Fraud Schemes, medical provider treatment fraud, medical provider billing fraud, Corporate Investigations, Case File Reviews, Anti-Fraud Consulting, and Criminal Conspiracies involving the insurance industry.</li>
<li>Conduct complex Investigations across all lines of business in the insurance industry which may involve serious injuries, extensive damages, large scale or multi-party construction defect matters or complicated coverage issues.</li>
<li>Prioritize assignments, conduct necessary field interviews, and exercise independent judgment, initiative and decision making when developing and following investigative leads.</li>
<li>Analyze and interpret complex and voluminous evidence and convey highly technical information effectively to others.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit detailed investigative reports as necessary and make investigative recommendations in accordance with all applicable fraud statutes, case law and the policy contract.</li>
<li>Assist clients as a subject matter expert/ expert witness, coordinate and attend Examinations Under Oath, and attend legal proceedings as required.</li>
<li>Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutors, Department of Insurances, NICB, and other carrier SIU's.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
<ul><li>Must possess one or more of the following (education):<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree OR</li>
<li>High School diploma or higher with a minimum of five (5) years of complex criminal investigative experience conducting fraud/economic related analysis</li></ul></li><li><ul><li><ul><li>
Criminal investigator</li>
<li>Detective</li>
<li>Special agent in a full-time capacity</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Ability to be properly licensed as a Private Investigator as required by the state where you reside.</li>
<li>Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the Allied Universal Investigations training/orientation course</li>
<li>Ability to type 40+ words per minute with minimum error</li></ul>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
<ul><li>Five (5) years of experience as a special investigator conducting insurance claim analysis and investigations with a carrier, third-party administrator and/or vendor contracted special investigations unit, plus one year conducting complex investigations.</li>
<li>One or more of the following professional industry certifications:</li><li><ul><li>
Certified Fraud Investigator (CFE)</li>
<li>Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI)</li>
<li>Fraud Claim Law Associate (FCLA)</li>
<li>Fraud Claim Law Specialist (FCLS)</li>
<li>Certified Financial Crime Investigator (CFCI)</li></ul></li></ul>
BENEFITS:
<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&amp;D, and disability insurance</li>
<li>Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements</li>
<li>Seven paid holidays annually, sick days available where required by law</li>
<li>Vacation time offered at an initial accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly for full time positions. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Closing</h2>
Allied Universal&reg; is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices. 
<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Requisition ID</h2> 
2026-1536795</div>

Major Case Unit Investigator

<div>Major Case Unit Investigator<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Overview</h2>
Company Overview:
Advance Your Career in Insurance Claims with Allied Universal&reg; Compliance and Investigation Services. Allied Universal&reg; Compliance and Investigation Services is the premier destination for a career in insurance claim investigation. As a global leader, we provide dynamic opportunities for claim investigators, SIU investigators, and surveillance investigators. Our team is committed to innovation and excellence, making a significant impact in the insurance industry. If you're ready to grow with the best, explore a career with us and make a difference.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description</h2>
Allied Universal&reg; is hiring a Major Case Unit Investigator. This position is responsible for completing insurance fraud investigations and quality control of the final investigative product by providing a high level of technical expertise being delivered to our clients. The position requires the candidate to develop professional relationships with supported customers at the adjuster and management level.The perfect candidate for this role will have an in-depth understanding of suspect and non-suspect claims investigations and will be able to communicate effectively with claims staff. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul><li>Use specialized services to identify new and emerging fraud trends and provide an enhanced focus on complex claims, high-risk claim exposures, such as organized crime-rings, Complex Financial Fraud Schemes, medical provider treatment fraud, medical provider billing fraud, Corporate Investigations, Case File Reviews, Anti-Fraud Consulting, and Criminal Conspiracies involving the insurance industry.</li>
<li>Conduct complex Investigations across all lines of business in the insurance industry which may involve serious injuries, extensive damages, large scale or multi-party construction defect matters or complicated coverage issues.</li>
<li>Prioritize assignments, conduct necessary field interviews, and exercise independent judgment, initiative and decision making when developing and following investigative leads.</li>
<li>Analyze and interpret complex and voluminous evidence and convey highly technical information effectively to others.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit detailed investigative reports as necessary and make investigative recommendations in accordance with all applicable fraud statutes, case law and the policy contract.</li>
<li>Assist clients as a subject matter expert/ expert witness, coordinate and attend Examinations Under Oath, and attend legal proceedings as required.</li>
<li>Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutors, Department of Insurances, NICB, and other carrier SIU's.</li></ul> 

QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
<ul><li>Must possess one or more of the following (education):<ul><li>
Bachelor's degree OR</li>
<li>High School diploma or higher with a minimum of five (5) years of complex criminal investigative experience conducting fraud/economic related analysis-</li></ul></li><li>
<ul><li><ul><li>Criminal investigator</li>
<li>Detective</li>
<li>Special agent in a full-time capacity</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Ability to be properly licensed as a Private Investigator as required by the state where work Is completed</li>
<li>Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the Allied Universal Investigations training/orientation course</li>
<li>Ability to type 40+ words per minute with minimum error</li></ul>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
<ul><li>Five (5) years of experience as a special investigator conducting insurance claim analysis and investigations with a carrier, third-party administrator and/or vendor contracted special investigations unit, plus one year conducting complex investigations.</li>
<li>One or more of the following professional industry certifications:</li><li><ul><li>
Certified Fraud Investigator (CFE)</li>
<li>Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI)</li>
<li>Fraud Claim Law Associate (FCLA)</li>
<li>Fraud Claim Law Specialist (FCLS)</li>
<li>Certified Financial Crime Investigator (CFCI)</li></ul></li></ul>
BENEFITS:
<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&amp;D, and disability insurance</li>
<li>Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements</li>
<li>Seven paid holidays annually, sick days available where required by law</li>
<li>Vacation time offered at an initial accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly for full time positions. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Closing</h2>
Allied Universal&reg; is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requisition ID</h2> 
2026-1536779</div>

<div>Major Case Unit Investigator<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Overview</h2>
Company Overview:
Advance Your Career in Insurance Claims with Allied Universal&reg; Compliance and Investigation Services. Allied Universal&reg; Compliance and Investigation Services is the premier destination for a career in insurance claim investigation. As a global leader, we provide dynamic opportunities for claim investigators, SIU investigators, and surveillance investigators. Our team is committed to innovation and excellence, making a significant impact in the insurance industry. If you're ready to grow with the best, explore a career with us and make a difference.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Job Description</h2>
Allied Universal&reg; is hiring a Major Case Unit Investigator. This position is responsible for completing insurance fraud investigations and quality control of the final investigative product by providing a high level of technical expertise being delivered to our clients. The position requires the candidate to develop professional relationships with supported customers at the adjuster and management level.The perfect candidate for this role will have an in-depth understanding of suspect and non-suspect claims investigations and will be able to communicate effectively with claims staff. 
RESPONSIBILITIES:
<ul><li>Use specialized services to identify new and emerging fraud trends and provide an enhanced focus on complex claims, high-risk claim exposures, such as organized crime-rings, Complex Financial Fraud Schemes, medical provider treatment fraud, medical provider billing fraud, Corporate Investigations, Case File Reviews, Anti-Fraud Consulting, and Criminal Conspiracies involving the insurance industry.</li>
<li>Conduct complex Investigations across all lines of business in the insurance industry which may involve serious injuries, extensive damages, large scale or multi-party construction defect matters or complicated coverage issues.</li>
<li>Prioritize assignments, conduct necessary field interviews, and exercise independent judgment, initiative and decision making when developing and following investigative leads.</li>
<li>Analyze and interpret complex and voluminous evidence and convey highly technical information effectively to others.</li>
<li>Prepare and submit detailed investigative reports as necessary and make investigative recommendations in accordance with all applicable fraud statutes, case law and the policy contract.</li>
<li>Assist clients as a subject matter expert/ expert witness, coordinate and attend Examinations Under Oath, and attend legal proceedings as required.</li>
<li>Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement and prosecutors, Department of Insurances, NICB, and other carrier SIU's.</li></ul>
QUALIFICATIONS (MUST HAVE):
<ul><li>Must possess one or more of the following (education):</li><li><ul><li>
Bachelor's degree OR</li>
<li>High School diploma or higher with a minimum of five (5) years of complex criminal investigative experience conducting fraud/economic related analysis-</li></ul></li><li><ul><li><ul><li>
Criminal investigator</li>
<li>Detective</li>
<li>Special agent in a full-time capacity</li></ul></li></ul></li></ul><ul><li>
Ability to be properly licensed as a Private Investigator as required by the state where you reside.</li>
<li>Post offer, must be able to successfully complete the Allied Universal Investigations training/orientation course</li>
<li>Ability to type 40+ words per minute with minimum error</li></ul>
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (NICE TO HAVE):
<ul><li>Five (5) years of experience as a special investigator conducting insurance claim analysis and investigations with a carrier, third-party administrator and/or vendor contracted special investigations unit, plus one year conducting complex investigations.</li>
<li>One or more of the following professional industry certifications:</li><li><ul><li>
Certified Fraud Investigator (CFE)</li>
<li>Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI)</li>
<li>Fraud Claim Law Associate (FCLA)</li>
<li>Fraud Claim Law Specialist (FCLS)</li>
<li>Certified Financial Crime Investigator (CFCI)</li></ul></li></ul>
BENEFITS:
<ul><li>Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&amp;D, and disability insurance</li>
<li>Enrollment in our company's 401(k)plan, subject to eligibility requirements</li>
<li>Seven paid holidays annually, sick days available where required by law</li>
<li>Vacation time offered at an initial accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly for full time positions. Unused vacation is only paid out where required by law.</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Closing</h2>
Allied Universal&reg; is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.<h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
Requisition ID</h2> 
2026-1536807</div>

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