Job Description

Job Description and Duties

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

The Investigation Division (ID), Special Operations Unit (SOU), is looking for a highly qualified individual to fill one (1) permanent full-time Investigator position in the Anaheim ID Office.

The Investigator is a Peace Officer classification [Penal Code 830.3(q)] subject to Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements.

Under the direction of the Supervising Criminal Investigator (SCI) I, SCI II, or Chief of the Investigation Division, the Investigator will perform all aspects of a thorough criminal investigation and identify activities to assist the program Deputy Directors in addressing upfront system enhancements to prevent, detect, and deter fraud.

The Employment Development Department's (EDD) ID, SOU division within the Labor, Data and Compliance Branch investigates allegations and suspected violations of the California Unemployment Insurance Code and other laws and regulations pertaining to fraud or wrongdoing to protect the integrity of the EDD's programs and resources. The Investigator, if assigned, may also conduct investigations involving allegations of staff misconduct, embezzlement, extortion, theft, misuse of State property, forgery, internal threats, external threats, and security involving EDD employees or property.

To perform these investigations, the Investigator is required to: conduct surveillance and/or undercover operations; perform skip tracing; locate, interview, and interrogate informants, witnesses, and suspects; develop and serve search warrants on multiple premises, businesses, vehicles, etc.; conduct searches and seizures or computers; gather and preserve evidence; provide technical assistance to local, State, and federal law enforcement agencies; write reports of investigation detailing the crime committed, facts or the case, witnesses, and exhibits of proof; make arrests; and testify in court.

Travel and investigative activities could be anywhere in California and possibly out-of-State if authorized by the Chief of the Investigation Division.

The incumbent is a peace officer as defined in Section 830.3 (q) of the California Penal Code when performing primary duties for the EDD. The Investigator performs a full range of peace officer duties.

Position(s) exist in Anaheim, Orange County.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month. For more details, please click  here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for visa sponsorship by the start date of employment.

Travel and Investigative activities could be anywhere in California and possibly out-of-State if authorized by the Chief of the Investigation Division.

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 EDD's Investigation Division is a POST participating agency and thus, this position requires the successful completion of the POST certified Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators' Basic course (candidates are required to successfully complete the POST certified Specialized Investigators' Basic course prior to the end of their probation); successful completion of the Investigation Division's Investigator Field Training Program within one year of appointment; and satisfactory completion of continuing professional training (CPT) of 24 or more hours of POST-qualifying training during every two-year CPT cycle, based on a permanent CPT anniversary date.

It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at  .

Please only submit ONE application.  Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

If you are unable to apply electronically through your CalCareer account, please mail a completed and signed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 and application package to the mailing address provided in the “Application Instructions’ section below and ensure the following:

• Clearly indicate the Job Code #, Position Number and the Classification Title of this position in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment STD Form 678.

• Clearly indicate the basis of your eligibility (list, transfer, reinstatement, etc.) in the “Explanations” section located on Page 3 of your State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.

• Remove and do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (Page 10) with your completed State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678.  This page is for examination use only.

• Do not include your full Social Security Number on your documents and/or do not provide any LEAP information.

Examination/Assessment

To apply for this position, you must obtain list eligibility by taking and passing the examination. If you already have list eligibility for this classification, you do not need to retake the examination unless your list eligibility has expired.

Click the examination link below for more information and to take the exam:

Investigator Bulletin

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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:

Applicants with a current POST Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course certificate.

Courses related to Criminal Justice or training in law enforcement, especially investigations of fraud and experience working in law enforcement or related field.

Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website,  , and the CalPERS website,  .

Statement of Qualifications Requirements

A  Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required . The SOQ serves as documentation of each candidate’s ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing.  The SOQ is not a resume or cover letter. Resumes and/or Cover Letters  DO NOT take the place of the SOQ. Applications received without an SOQ or an SOQ submitted without following instructions may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.

An SOQ is a written response to the applicant's qualifications for the position and ability to present information clearly and concisely in writing. Specifically, the SOQ should include detailed and concise information on how the candidate's education, experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities qualify the applicant for this position.

In your SOQ, describe your (1) education and training, (2) experience, (3) skills, (4) knowledge, and (5) abilities, as they relate to the class specifications and desirable qualifications. The SOQ should not exceed two pages in length, with one-inch margins, single spaced and a minimum font size of Arial 12. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ as instructed and/or fail to submit all the required documents may be eliminated from the examination process.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Degree and/or School Transcripts
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is Required.  Please see “Statement of Qualifications Requirements” section for more information about the SOQ.

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