What are the responsibilities and job description for the INVESTIGATOR position at Employment Development Department?
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) is looking for a highly qualified individual to fill one (1) permanent full-time Investigator position in the Sacramento Investigation Division location within the Special Operations Unit.
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 ID, the Investigator is responsible for performing all aspects of a thorough criminal investigation. The responsibilities include identifying activities to assist the program Deputy Directors in addressing upfront system enhancements to prevent, detect, and deter fraud; and conducting felony criminal investigations of Unemployment Insurance Code violations and related statutes, both State and federal, initiated by the ID, District Attorney's Office, United States Attorney's Office, or other law enforcement agencies.
The Investigator is also responsible for investigations involving allegations of staff misconduct, embezzlement, extortion, theft, misuse of State property, forgery, internal threats, external threats, and security involving the Employment Development Department 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 of 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 of the case, witnesses, and exhibits of proof; make arrests; and testify in court.
Position exists in Sacramento, CA ARU 328.
If you have questions about the actual position, please contact the “Hiring Unit Contact” listed below under Contact Information.
You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.
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 the State of California including the possibility of out-of-state if so designated and authorized by the ID Chief.Minimum Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.- INVESTIGATOR
Additional Documents
- Job Application Package Checklist
- Duty Statement
Position Details
Department Information
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
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.
It is strongly encouraged to apply through your CalCareer Account at www.calcareers.ca.gov.
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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Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/10/2025Who May Apply
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov. 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.
- Other -
The EDD's Investigation Division is a Peace Officer Standards and Training (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.
The position(s) require(s) a valid California Driver’s License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
Desirable Qualifications
- 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 fields.
- Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
Benefits
Contact Information
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.edd.ca.gov
Hiring Unit Contact:
Arianna Tizoc
(916) 654-0649
Arianna.Tizoc@edd.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:EEO Officer
(916) 654-8434
Accessibility@edd.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
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 may not receive further consideration and may be excluded from the hiring process.
A Statement of Qualifications (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.
Background Investigation Requirement
The position(s) may require an applicant to pass a background investigation. However, applicants will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless they receive a conditional offer of employment.
The department will make an individualized assessment of whether the conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job and the work performed by the department. The department will consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency, nature and seriousness, and age at the time of the offense(s).
The investigation will consist of completion of a personal history statement and fingerprinting checks with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Justice, and/or local law enforcement agencies. Anyone failing to pass the background investigation will be provided information on how to appeal the process. A criminal conviction may not result in an automatic determination of "Not Qualified."
ADDITIONAL DEPARTMENT INFORMATION
The Employment Development Department may require a new probation in accordance with applicable probationary period rules.
Click on the link to complete the Employment Development Department Recruitment Survey: EDD Recruitment Survey
Merit System Principles
Information regarding Merit System Principles provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
