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SUPERVISING INVESTIGATOR I, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS

Department of Consumer Affairs
San Diego, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/11/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/10/2026

In all job functions, employees are responsible for creating an inclusive, safe, and secure work environment that values diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences, and is free from discrimination. Employees are expected to provide all members of the public equitable services and treatment, collaborate with underserved communities and tribal governments, and work toward improving outcomes for all Californians.

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Position is located in the Investigations and Enforcement Unit (IEU) San Diego Field Office.

This recruitment is until filled and applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. 

The cutoff dates will be:

April 13, 2026
May 11, 2026
June 9, 2026

Under the general direction of the Supervising Investigator (SI) II, Division of Investigation (DOI), Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IEU), the incumbent supervises a staff consisting of Investigators who perform criminal and administrative investigations, such as wrongful death, sexual misconduct, narcotics theft, major fraud, embezzlement and unlicensed activity.  The incumbent conducts the most difficult, complex, and sensitive administrative and criminal investigations.

Applicants who are being considered for positions assigned Peace Officer status are required to meet the provisions of California Penal Code Section 832 et. seq., and complete training courses as prescribed by the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST).  This Investigator position is assigned Peace Officer status.

Successful candidates who have already met the POST training requirements will be appointed on a permanent, full-time basis. Successful candidates who have not met the POST training requirements will be appointed on a limited-term, full-time basis.  Upon successful completion of the required POST training, the limited-term incumbent will be appointed to the Investigator position on a permanent, full-time basis.

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

Candidates who reside outside of the State of California may be admitted to the job interview. However, they must reside in the State of California once they are hired and start working.

Effective July 1, 2025, the State of California implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) which reduces an employee's monthly salary in exchange for leave credits. Employees appointed to this classification will have their monthly salary reduced and will accrue hours of PLP 2025 on the first day of each pay period as outlined on "Section 2113 - Personal Leave Program (PLP)" of the CalHR Manual. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay.

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • SUPERVISING INVESTIGATOR I, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement
Job Code #:
JC-513329
Position #(s):
612-150-8596-001
612-150-8596-XXX
Working Title:
Supervising Investigator I
Classification:
SUPERVISING INVESTIGATOR I, DEPARTMENT OF CONSUMER AFFAIRS
$8,733.00 - $11,933.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
San Diego County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Facility:
Division of Investigation

The Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) protects and serves California consumers while ensuring a competent and fair marketplace. DCA educates consumers and protects professionals from unfair competition by unlicensed practitioners.

DCA is a unique and dynamic department consisting of 36 different boards, bureaus, a commission, and a program that license and regulate more than 3.4 million licensees in more than 280 license types including certificates, registrations, and permits. DCA has many exciting career opportunities available and is dedicated to hiring and retaining qualified employees.

The mission of the Division of Investigation: To provide law enforcement investigative services, in order to protect California consumers and licensees by effectively and efficiently enforcing laws, regulations and professional standards.

DCA website: http://www.dca.ca.gov/

The position(s) require(s) the following prior to being hired:

  • A valid driver's license (DL). Provide a photocopy in PDF format of the front and back of your DL, clearly showing your name as stated on the license, issuing state, DL number, class, and expiration.
  • A Background Investigation be cleared
  • A Drug Screening be passed
  • Psychological Evaluation clearance
  • Medical Clearance

If you are not transferring or reinstating, you MUST take the following exam to be eligible for this position: 
https://jobs.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/Bulletin.aspx?examCD=1PB02

Title 11, section 703 (d) of the California Code of Regulations requires criminal record checks of all personnel who have access to Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). Pursuant to this requirement, applicants for this position will be required to submit fingerprints to the Department of Justice and be cleared before hiring. In accordance to DCA’s (CORI) procedures, clearance shall be maintained while employed in a CORI-designated position. Additionally, the position routinely works with sensitive and confidential issues and/or materials and is expected to maintain the privacy and confidentiality of documents and topics pertaining to individuals or to sensitive program matters at all times.

This position is subject to Title 16, section 3830 of the California Code of Regulations, the Department of Consumer Affairs’ Conflict of Interest Regulations. The incumbent is required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests (Form 700) within 30 days of assuming office, annually by April 1st, and within 30 days of leaving office.

Special Requirement:

Effective January 1, 2023, Senate Bill 960 amended Government Code section 1031(a) to read:

“Each class of public officers or employees declared by law to be peace officers shall meet all of the following minimum standards: (a) Be legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.” 

This amendment removes the prior requirement that peace officers be U.S. citizens or permanent residents seeking citizenship. Non-U.S. citizens may now qualify for peace officer positions if they are legally authorized to work in the United States under federal law.

Applicable peace officer classification specifications will be updated to reflect this change upon approval of the State Personnel Board.

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:

  • Possession of a Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Certificate of Completion from Basic Academy or Specialized Basic Investigators' Certificate of Completion.
  • Law enforcement experience.
  • 4 year degree with a major in criminal justice, law enforcement, administration of justice, police science, criminology, or a comparable field of study.

Salary : $104,796 - $143,196

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