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 is looking for highly qualified individuals to fill two (2) permanent full-time Investigator positions in the Norwalk Investigation Division office.
The Investigator is classified as a Peace Officer pursuant to Penal Code 830.3(q) and is subject to Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) requirements.
Under the direction of the Supervising Criminal Investigator (SCI) I, SCI II, or the Chief of the Investigation Division, the Investigator conducts comprehensive criminal investigations and identifies activities that support Deputy Directors in implementing system enhancements designed to prevent, detect, and deter fraud.
The Employment Development Department's (EDD) Investigation Division within the Labor, Data and Compliance Branch investigate allegations and suspected violations of the Unemployment Insurance Code, as well as other applicable laws and regulations related to fraud or misconduct, to protect the integrity of the EDD's programs and resources. If assigned, the Investigator, may also conduct investigations involving staff misconduct, embezzlement, extortion, theft, misuse of State property, forgery, internal and external threats, and security matters 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 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.
Travel may be required throughout California and, when authorized by the Chief of the Investigation Division, out of state.
The incumbent is a Peace Officer as defined in Section 830.3 (q) of the California Penal Code while performing primary duties for the EDD and carries out the full range of peace officer duties.
Position located in Norwalk, CA, 90650 Positions exist in Los Angeles 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.These two positions require successful completion of a background investigation, as well as medical and psychological examinations.
As the EDD's Investigation Division is a POST- participating agency, candidates must complete a POST-certified Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators' Basic course (SIBC). Appointees who have not previously completed either course must complete the SIBC within 12 months from date of appointment.
In addition, incumbents must successfully complete the Investigation Division's Investigator Field Training Program within one year of appointment and maintain compliance with continuing professional training (CPT) requirements by completing a minimum of 24 hours of POST-qualifying training during each two-year CPT cycle, based on their established 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.
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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: 4/24/2026Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).
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 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:
Employment Development Department
Mail In Address
Attn: Job Control #515003
Human Resource Services Division, MIC 54
PO Box 826880
Sacramento , CA 94280-0001
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Employment Development Department
Drop Off Address
Attn: Job Control #515003
EDD/Human Resource Services Division
1416 9th Street, 1st floor lobby
Sacramento , CA 95814
08:00 AM - 04:30 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:
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, , and the CalPERS website, .
The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Hiring Unit Contact:
Stefanie Gyles
(916) 982-1419
Stefanie.Gyles@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: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.
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.
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.
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