What are the responsibilities and job description for the STUDENT ASSISTANT position at California Department of Insurance?
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.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-512351
Position #(s):
413-786-4870-901
Working Title:
Student Assistant
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A
$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B
$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C
$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Orange County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Department Information
The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.
Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.
ENFORCEMENT BRANCH - FRAUD DIVISION
ORANGE REGIONAL OFFICE
This recruitment is for the Orange Regional Office located at:
333 South Anita Drive, Suite 450
Orange, CA 92868
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
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 Student Assistant who is eager to support the investigative staff to fulfill their stated mission, the active investigation and prosecution of insurance fraud, to join the Enforcement Branch – Fraud Division.
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Under the supervision of the Supervising Fraud Investigator I or designee, the Student Assistant works with Investigator(s) and the Supervising Fraud Investigator I in collecting, organizing, and analyzing official and unofficial documents relating to assigned cases. Other support activities also required are statistical and data collection on criminal cases using a variety of computerized databases; retrieval of claim files from insurance carriers; preparation of investigative charts utilizing computers, and the preparation of draft correspondence and report(s). In furtherance of those activities and as directed, Student Assistant supports the Investigator(s) and Supervising Fraud Investigator in collecting, organizing, and analyzing official and unofficial documents relating to assigned cases.
Students are permitted to work up to a maximum of 1500 hours within a 12-month period from their initial appointment. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.
This position requires current enrollment in college and proof of enrollment must be submitted when applying to this recruitment.
New to state service? Learn how to apply here .
Please, take two minutes to check us ou t or provide your feedback .
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.
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: 4/3/2026
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.
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
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Insurance
CDI Jobs Inquiries
Attn: Classification & Consultations Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Insurance
CDI Jobs Inquiries
Classification & Consultations Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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:
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.
Position Details
Job Code #:
JC-512351
Position #(s):
413-786-4870-901
Working Title:
Student Assistant
Classification:
STUDENT ASSISTANT
$3,167.00 - $3,480.00 A
$3,389.00 - $3,724.00 B
$3,623.00 - $3,988.00 C
$3,878.00 - $4,268.00 D
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Orange County
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Student Assistant
Department Information
The CDI is the consumer protection agency for the nation's largest insurance marketplace and safeguards all of the state’s consumers by fairly regulating the insurance industry. With annual direct premiums of $340 billion, California is the largest insurance market in the United States and the fourth largest insurance market in the world.
Nearly 1,400 dedicated employees work at CDI to oversee more than 1,400 insurance companies and license more than 425,000 agents, brokers, adjusters, and business entities.
ENFORCEMENT BRANCH - FRAUD DIVISION
ORANGE REGIONAL OFFICE
This recruitment is for the Orange Regional Office located at:
333 South Anita Drive, Suite 450
Orange, CA 92868
Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov
Job Description And Duties
FINGERPRINTING AND BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIRED.
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 Student Assistant who is eager to support the investigative staff to fulfill their stated mission, the active investigation and prosecution of insurance fraud, to join the Enforcement Branch – Fraud Division.
If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!
Under the supervision of the Supervising Fraud Investigator I or designee, the Student Assistant works with Investigator(s) and the Supervising Fraud Investigator I in collecting, organizing, and analyzing official and unofficial documents relating to assigned cases. Other support activities also required are statistical and data collection on criminal cases using a variety of computerized databases; retrieval of claim files from insurance carriers; preparation of investigative charts utilizing computers, and the preparation of draft correspondence and report(s). In furtherance of those activities and as directed, Student Assistant supports the Investigator(s) and Supervising Fraud Investigator in collecting, organizing, and analyzing official and unofficial documents relating to assigned cases.
Students are permitted to work up to a maximum of 1500 hours within a 12-month period from their initial appointment. If selected, the employee will receive an hourly compensation based on the number of hours worked.
This position requires current enrollment in college and proof of enrollment must be submitted when applying to this recruitment.
New to state service? Learn how to apply here .
Please, take two minutes to check us ou t or provide your feedback .
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.
- Resume
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
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: 4/3/2026
Who May Apply
This is a non-testing classification, therefore anyone meeting the minimum qualifications listed on the classification specification may apply for this position. Individuals who are, or have been, a dependent child in foster care, a homeless youth, or a formerly incarcerated youth as defined by Government Code section 18220 are encouraged to apply and will be given priority. If you are applying under this eligibility status, please note on your application your eligibility by stating “preference under Government Code section 18220”. Please note that prior to appointment, individuals claiming preference under one of these categories will be required to furnish documentation establishing their eligibility.
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
Complete Application Packages (including Your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) And Applicable Or Required Documents) Must Be Submitted To Apply For This Job Posting. Application Packages May Be Submitted Electronically Through Your CalCareer Account At Www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When Submitting Your Application In Hard Copy, a Completed Copy Of The Application Package Listing Must Be Included. If You Choose To Not Apply Electronically, a Hard Copy Application Package May Be Submitted Through An Alternative Method Listed Below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of Insurance
CDI Jobs Inquiries
Attn: Classification & Consultations Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of Insurance
CDI Jobs Inquiries
Classification & Consultations Unit
Human Resources Management Division
300 Capitol Mall, 13th Floor
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
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 required and must be included.
- Degree and/or School Transcripts
Salary : $340