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Special Investigator

Job Description And Duties

Under the general direction of the Special Agent Supervisor, the Special Investigator (SI) evaluates and conducts the pre-investigative screening and assessment of complaints. The SI selected will be assigned to the Complaint Assessment Team (CAT), which is a multi-disciplinary team responsible for evaluating complaints for referral to criminal and/or civil prosecution teams. Incumbents may work independently or with a group in executing a lawful and thorough investigation of alleged violations and pursue cases for prosecution where applicable. The SI is flexible in conforming to duties and to meet the needs of assigned tasks and projects; performs assignments skillfully, professionally, courteously, and efficiently; works collaboratively in a team environment; and exercises independence, initiative, and excellent judgment. May be required to conduct collateral duties as necessary. This is a statewide position and travel may be required.

Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-500407

Position #(s):

423-652-8612-901

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

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday - Friday

Department Information

This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Investigations Section, Sacramento Regional Office, Complaint Assessment Team.
The Department of Justice may consider a Training & Development (T&D) assignment for this recruitment. If you are applying for a T&D assignment, please note "T&D" in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on the first page of your State Application (STD 678) form.
Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. To access the Special Investigator Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE . Additional exams and information can be found at: http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams .
Please note that the Special Investigator classification contains multiple salary ranges. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 156 as follows:

Range A : This range shall apply to individuals who not meet the criteria for payment in Range B or Range C.

Range B : This range shall apply to individuals who have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of 12 months of experience in Range A of the same class and may apply to persons who have the equivalent of 12 months of satisfactory experience outside of State service performing duties similar to those of the class beyond the experience required to meet the minimum qualifications of the class.

Range C : This range shall apply to individuals who have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of 24 months of experience in Range B of the same class and may apply to persons who have the equivalent of 36 months of satisfactory experience outside of State service performing duties similar to those of the class beyond the experience required to meet the minimum qualifications of the class.

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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