Captain (Supervising Fraud Investigator I, Department Of Insurance)

Department of Insurance · Santa Clara County

Salary: $9,840 – $13,459 per month

Closes: 2026-11-16T00:00:00.000Z

Job description and requirements

Job Description and Duties Background Check and Fingerprinting Required Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Office Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeing a dynamic Supervising Fraud Investigator II (Captain) with experience as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud. Under the direction of the Deputy Chief, the Supervising Fraud Investigator (SFI) II will have oversight of all functions and decision-making of the Regional Office including: planning, organizing, and directing the law enforcement staff and programs within their designated geographical area of the State. The incumbent directly supervises the Supervising Fraud Investigator I’s and oversees the activities of other support staff assigned to the regional office. The SFI II’s area of responsibilities include: preparing and implementing Division policy and procedures; managing the Regional Office budget; reviewing and analyzing regional area crime trends; identifying and developing in-house training programs to meet Division needs; overseeing the implementation of the training program for local law enforcement agencies and insurance personnel in their region; preparing and facilitating a formal public outreach program to provide training in insurance fraud awareness, detection, and reporting requirements; and assisting in the administration of a specialized investigative program or project as mandated by law or required by Division administration. In addition, the SFI II has overall responsibility for providing reports on the utilization of resources including workload and case management data on all fraud operations for the Regional Office. The SFI II coordinates grant-funded task force operations with prosecutors and allied law enforcement; testifies at criminal, legislative and administrative proceedings as an expert witness; and prepares, analyzes, and monitors legislation affecting the Division. This position is designated as a peace officer under California Penal Code Section 830.3. Routine travel may be 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 governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions. Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov). New to state service? Learn how to apply here. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. 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 fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview. • Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below. • Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees • Supplemental Questionnaire CRIMINAL RECORD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (CRSQ) IS REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CRSQ FORM 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: • Recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud; • Ability to be self-motivated, motivate others, set and achieve goals, and operate with a high degree of independence; • Ability to successfully perform both the investigative and administrative duties of the job; • Ability to liaison with State, Federal, and municipal law enforcement agencies; • Ability to coordinate and liaison with Federal and State prosecuting agencies; • Graduate of Regular Basic Course (RBC) Academy or Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course (SIBC) Academy required.
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Job Description and Duties

Background Check and Fingerprinting Required

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Office Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeing a dynamic Supervising Fraud Investigator II (Captain) with experience as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud.


Under the direction of the Deputy Chief, the Supervising Fraud Investigator (SFI) II will have oversight of all functions and decision-making of the Regional Office including: planning, organizing, and directing the law enforcement staff and programs within their designated geographical area of the State. The incumbent directly supervises the Supervising Fraud Investigator I’s and oversees the activities of other support staff assigned to the regional office. The SFI II’s area of responsibilities include: preparing and implementing Division policy and procedures; managing the Regional Office budget; reviewing and analyzing regional area crime trends; identifying and developing in-house training programs to meet Division needs; overseeing the implementation of the training program for local law enforcement agencies and insurance personnel in their region; preparing and facilitating a formal public outreach program to provide training in insurance fraud awareness, detection, and reporting requirements; and assisting in the administration of a specialized investigative program or project as mandated by law or required by Division administration. In addition, the SFI II has overall responsibility for providing reports on the utilization of resources including workload and case management data on all fraud operations for the Regional Office. The SFI II coordinates grant-funded task force operations with prosecutors and allied law enforcement; testifies at criminal, legislative and administrative proceedings as an expert witness; and prepares, analyzes, and monitors legislation affecting the Division. This position is designated as a peace officer under California Penal Code Section 830.3. Routine travel may be 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 governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR website (www.calhr.ca.gov).


New to state service? Learn how to apply here.

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

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 fail to provide the required documentation, your application package will be marked as incomplete and not considered for an interview.

  • Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link below.
  • Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
  • Supplemental Questionnaire

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

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:

• Recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud;
• Ability to be self-motivated, motivate others, set and achieve goals, and operate with a high degree of independence;
• Ability to successfully perform both the investigative and administrative duties of the job;
• Ability to liaison with State, Federal, and municipal law enforcement agencies;
• Ability to coordinate and liaison with Federal and State prosecuting agencies;
• Graduate of Regular Basic Course (RBC) Academy or Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course (SIBC) Academy required.

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Regional hiring context

There are 11 current state openings in Santa Clara County, including this position.

Application timeline

Applications close in 12 days, on November 16, 2026.

Posting history

This posting appears on CalCareers. CA Public Jobs first observed it on October 31, 2026. It was last verified open on November 4, 2026.

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