District Attorney Investigator - Temporary (Insurance & Workers Comp Fraud)
Apply NowCompany: County of Marin
Location: San Rafael, CA 94901
Description:
Salary: $61.42 - $74.47 Hourly
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Job Number: 0518-TC-25-04
Department: District Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 40
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Marin County District Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for one (1) temporary/contingent full-time (80 bi-weekly hours) Insurance and Workers Compensation Fraud Investigator. The initial assignment is up to six (6) months and may be extended. The position may be extended an additional six (6) months depending on project need and funding availability.
District Attorney Investigators will need to complete lengthy complex criminal investigations using investigative procedures. Investigators are expected to work with Local, State and Federal authorities when necessary. This is a sworn Law Enforcement position (California Penal Code 830.1(a)) and may make arrests when appropriate. Investigators will also conduct outreach and participate in community events as needed.
The primary focus of this position will be to Investigate insurance and workers compensation fraud and criminal activity within Marin County in the following areas:
The investigator will need to attend on-going training seminars and certification courses related to recognizing the different types of fraud. The Investigator shall develop a system to properly investigate, interview, document their observations to prepare case for prosecution, and testify in court. Investigators will be expected to work with the California Department of Insurance when necessary. It will be necessary for the investigator to attend and stay current with P.O.S.T mandated trainings and firearm qualifications. The applicant shall possess a California P.O.S.T. certificate (that is in good standing), and pass a P.O.S.T. background. Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., and in good standing) at all times during employment.
ABOUT YOU
The Highly Qualified Candidate is well organized, detail-oriented, and has experience performing thorough investigations. The candidate is a self-starter, is flexible in responding to changing priorities and assignments, and ensures that work meets set deadlines. Candidate must be willing to work irregular hours if necessary. They possess excellent interpersonal skills and are successful when working both independently and within a team environment. The candidate has experience in providing a high level of customer service to the public and colleagues. The candidate possesses clear written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, good self-time management, and excels in a fast paced, progressive environment. The candidate possesses law enforcement patrol experience and experience as an investigator in an investigative unit which includes experience in interviewing, interrogation, and warrant writing. The candidate knows how to use modern technology and the fundamentals of police work for investigative purposes. Knowledge in the area of assignment is highly desired but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required and two years as a full time Investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency that demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities. Special training in criminal investigation may substitute for up to one year of required experience or college education in police science, criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on a basis of two years of education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) for one year of experience.
Required Certificates and Licenses:
Must not have been convicted of any crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or state prison or any crimes which would prohibit employment in this position under state law. Shall be subject to a thorough background investigation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. This recruitment may also be used to fill future contingent hire needs that may arise.
Open & Continuous Recruitment: Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
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The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required and two years as a full time Investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency that demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities. Special training in criminal investigation may substitute for up to one year of required experience or college education in police science, criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on a basis of two years of education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) for one year of experience. Required Certificates and Licenses:
02
Are you substituting additional related education for up to one year of the required experience? (Additional related education may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on a basis of two years of education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) for one year of experience.)
03
Please provide a detailed description of how you meet the minimum requirements for the position. For education, please list your degree in the education section of the application. For experience, please provide us with a detailed description of your qualifying law enforcement patrol and investigative unit experience including duties and responsibilities, the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience and the dates worked.
04
Do you possess a current (active within last 36 months), and in good standing, California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards & Training) certificate? If yes, please list your certificate information in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application.
05
Do you possess a valid California driver's license? NOTE: Once employed, you will be entered into the County DMV Pull Program.
06
Are you willing to conduct outreach, participate in community events, and work irregular hours if needed?
07
Please describe your warrant writing experience. Include the types of warrants, number of warrants authored in last three years and number of warrants authored to date in your career.
08
Please describe an example of how you personally use technology for an investigation. Include the type(s) of technology used in your response.
Required Question
Location : San Rafael, CA
Job Type: Full Time, Temporary
Job Number: 0518-TC-25-04
Department: District Attorney's Office
Opening Date: 04/23/2025
Closing Date: 5/7/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Vacancies: 1
Weekly Schedule: 40
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): The County of Marin is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons of color, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, and adults of all ages are strongly encouraged to apply.
Individuals with Disabilities: If you are a person with a disability and are unable to complete an online application or require an accommodation to participate in a recruitment, you must contact Human Resources at least five work days in advance of the testing step or interview. Please contact the Human Resources Staffing Division at (415) 473-2126 (CRS DIAL 711) .
ABOUT US
At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Read on to find out more about this opportunity:
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Marin County District Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for one (1) temporary/contingent full-time (80 bi-weekly hours) Insurance and Workers Compensation Fraud Investigator. The initial assignment is up to six (6) months and may be extended. The position may be extended an additional six (6) months depending on project need and funding availability.
District Attorney Investigators will need to complete lengthy complex criminal investigations using investigative procedures. Investigators are expected to work with Local, State and Federal authorities when necessary. This is a sworn Law Enforcement position (California Penal Code 830.1(a)) and may make arrests when appropriate. Investigators will also conduct outreach and participate in community events as needed.
The primary focus of this position will be to Investigate insurance and workers compensation fraud and criminal activity within Marin County in the following areas:
- Automotive repair
- Automotive insurance
- Building contractor's services
- Medical malpractice
- Workman's compensation insurance claims
The investigator will need to attend on-going training seminars and certification courses related to recognizing the different types of fraud. The Investigator shall develop a system to properly investigate, interview, document their observations to prepare case for prosecution, and testify in court. Investigators will be expected to work with the California Department of Insurance when necessary. It will be necessary for the investigator to attend and stay current with P.O.S.T mandated trainings and firearm qualifications. The applicant shall possess a California P.O.S.T. certificate (that is in good standing), and pass a P.O.S.T. background. Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., and in good standing) at all times during employment.
ABOUT YOU
The Highly Qualified Candidate is well organized, detail-oriented, and has experience performing thorough investigations. The candidate is a self-starter, is flexible in responding to changing priorities and assignments, and ensures that work meets set deadlines. Candidate must be willing to work irregular hours if necessary. They possess excellent interpersonal skills and are successful when working both independently and within a team environment. The candidate has experience in providing a high level of customer service to the public and colleagues. The candidate possesses clear written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, good self-time management, and excels in a fast paced, progressive environment. The candidate possesses law enforcement patrol experience and experience as an investigator in an investigative unit which includes experience in interviewing, interrogation, and warrant writing. The candidate knows how to use modern technology and the fundamentals of police work for investigative purposes. Knowledge in the area of assignment is highly desired but not required.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:
- Considerable knowledge of modern criminal investigative techniques and procedures.
- The methods and techniques of screening, evaluating, preparing, and preserving evidence and exhibits for trial.
- Laws of arrest, search and seizure, rights of citizens, rules of evidence, court procedures and rules of discovery.
- Criminal modus operandi, ballistics, and criminal laboratory techniques.
- Use and care of firearms.
- The following California codes: Civil; Business and Professions; Health and Safety; Penal; Vehicle; and Welfare and Institutions.
- Knowledge of criminal and civil prosecution procedures.
- Distinguish between criminal and civil prosecution.
- Obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation.
- Perform consumer fraud investigations.
- Provide accurate court testimony.
- Prepare concise written and oral reports.
- Speak effectively.
- Analyze, correlate, and evaluate information.
- Take photographs and latent fingerprints.
- Prepare and execute search warrants and arrest warrants.
High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required and two years as a full time Investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency that demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities. Special training in criminal investigation may substitute for up to one year of required experience or college education in police science, criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on a basis of two years of education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) for one year of experience.
Required Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standard and Training) certificate or the equivalent as determined and certified by P.O.S.T. Individuals appointed are required to complete a 40-hour investigation and trial preparation module within the first 12 months of employment.
- This job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. If a driver's license is required, at the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.
Must not have been convicted of any crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or state prison or any crimes which would prohibit employment in this position under state law. Shall be subject to a thorough background investigation.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your governmentjobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. This recruitment may also be used to fill future contingent hire needs that may arise.
Open & Continuous Recruitment: Because this recruitment is Open and Continuous, applicants are encouraged to submit completed applications as soon as possible. The filing period for an Open and Continuous recruitment may be closed at any time.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact
PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.
COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the
Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.
Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.
Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.
IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.
Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.
For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.
01
The minimum qualifications for this position are as follows:High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required and two years as a full time Investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency that demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities. Special training in criminal investigation may substitute for up to one year of required experience or college education in police science, criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on a basis of two years of education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) for one year of experience. Required Certificates and Licenses:
- Must possess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standard and Training) certificate or the equivalent as determined and certified by P.O.S.T. Individuals appointed are required to complete a 40-hour District Attorney investigation (DAI) course within the first 12 months of employment.
- This job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. If a driver's license is required, at the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.
- I have less than one (1) year of experience as a full time investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency.
- I have one (1) year, but not more than two (2) years, of experience as a full time investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency.
- I have two (2) years or more of experience as a full time investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency.
- I do not possess any experience as a full-time investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency.
02
Are you substituting additional related education for up to one year of the required experience? (Additional related education may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on a basis of two years of education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) for one year of experience.)
- Yes
- No
03
Please provide a detailed description of how you meet the minimum requirements for the position. For education, please list your degree in the education section of the application. For experience, please provide us with a detailed description of your qualifying law enforcement patrol and investigative unit experience including duties and responsibilities, the name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience and the dates worked.
04
Do you possess a current (active within last 36 months), and in good standing, California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standards & Training) certificate? If yes, please list your certificate information in the Certificates and Licenses section of the application.
- Yes
- No
05
Do you possess a valid California driver's license? NOTE: Once employed, you will be entered into the County DMV Pull Program.
- Yes
- No
06
Are you willing to conduct outreach, participate in community events, and work irregular hours if needed?
- Yes
- No
07
Please describe your warrant writing experience. Include the types of warrants, number of warrants authored in last three years and number of warrants authored to date in your career.
08
Please describe an example of how you personally use technology for an investigation. Include the type(s) of technology used in your response.
Required Question