INVESTIGATOR
Department of Consumer Affairs · Orange County
Salary: $6,339 – $10,609 per month
Closes: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is being considered and you do not need to re-apply.
The Dental Board of California (Board) is looking for candidates to apply for the Investigator position in the Enforcement Field Office in Orange. Under the supervision of the Supervising Investigator I, the Investigator independently conducts the most sensitive, complex and diverse administrative, civil and criminal investigations of the vocational and professional licentiates of the Dental Board of the Department of Consumer Affairs and those individuals required to be licensed by the department.
In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.
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Special Requirements
- 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.
The position(s) require(s) a valid driver's license (DL). Provide a photocopy in PDF format of the front and back of your DL, clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration.
Criminal Offender Record Information: 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 DCA'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 materials at all times.
POST CERTIFICATIONThe incumbent will be required to provide proof of successful completion of a basic investigative training course as prescribed by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) to apply for this position. If the incumbent has not successfully completed the POST course, the application will be rejected. An investigator must perform the full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments. In addition, the investigator must qualify to carry a firearm, have a valid California Driver’s License and a good driving record, and be able to operate a motor vehicle safely. The position requires substantial field work (majority of the time) and it is typically more efficient for the employee to travel directly from home to the field work location.
About this opportunity
Salary context
The annualized midpoint for this posting is $101,688. That matches the $101,688 median among 14 current California public jobs with the same normalized title.
More jobs at this employer
Department of Consumer Affairs currently has 26 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 45 current state openings in Orange County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 0 days, on November 4, 2026.
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Posting history
This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 6, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.