Supervising Investigator (Supervising Special Investigator I (Non-peace Officer))
Department of Insurance · Sacramento County
Salary: $7,716 – $10,074 per month
Closes: 2026-11-16T00:00:00.000Z
Job description and requirements
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Job Description and Duties
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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.
Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced Office Centered environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Supervising Special Investigator I with experience in Investigation techniques and procedures; rules of evidence and court procedures; laws of arrest, search and seizure; legal rights of citizens; and service of legal process, to join the Enforcement Branch.
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
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.
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).
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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
- Statement of Qualifications
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
- Age Verification Documentation
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.
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.
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Department of Insurance currently has 11 other open positions in this database.
Regional hiring context
There are 658 current state openings in Sacramento County, including this position.
Application timeline
Applications close in 12 days, on November 16, 2026.
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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.