Top 132 Private investigator Jobs in California

INVESTIGATOR
Department of Insurance —Los Angeles County, CA
- $6,339 - $10,609 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Wellness program
9d
Security Specialist - Fitness Professionals and Athletes Encouraged to Apply
Gavin de Becker & Associates —Los Angeles, CA
- $81,000 - $100,000 a year
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Criminal background check
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Private investigator
USA Express Legal & Investigative Service Inc. —Santa Ana, CA
- $25 an hour
- Urgently hiring
- Entry level
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SPECIAL INVESTIGATOR
Department of Insurance —Fresno County, CA
- $5,528 - $9,037 a month
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Free parking
- Wellness program
14d
Litigation Support Assistant II (Investigator Track), HCRC Investigator I/II
Judicial Council of California —San Francisco, CA
- $4,679 - $7,855 a month
- Overtime
- Remote
- Spanish
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
Surveillance Investigator
Digistream Investigations —California
- $20 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Remote
- Background check
- 21 years or older
- Travel
- Travel reimbursement
- Paid training
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Entry-Level Investigator
Ethos Risk Services —Riverside, CA
- From $22 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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2d
Private Investigator Trainee - Prior Military
Lemieux & Associates LLC —Los Angeles, CA
- $23 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Military
- Driver's License
- Paid training
- Opportunities for advancement
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11d
Investigator
Ethos Risk Services —Fresno, CA
- $30 - $40 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Residential
- Driver's License
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Private Investigator
Digistream Investigations —Sacramento, CA
- From $20 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Residential
- 21 years or older
- Travel reimbursement
- Health insurance
Quick Apply
Surveillance Investigator
Lemieux & Associates LLC —Walnut Creek, CA
- $25 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Computer literacy
- Flexible schedule
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FT Private Investigator - San Jose, CA
Delta Group —San Jose, CA
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- 18 years or older
- Clean driving record
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
9h
In-House Private investigator
USA Express Legal & Investigative Service Inc. —Woodland Hills, CA
- $30 - $35 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
Quick Apply
Investigator Assistant
The Gumshoe Group —Suisun City, CA
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Office
Surveillance Investigator
Hodson P.I., LLC —Fullerton, CA
- $25 - $40 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Customer service
- Mid-level
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid holidays
Quick Apply
4d
Auditor/Investigator I
Qlarant —California
- $47,911 - $71,508 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
Quick Apply
9d
Surveillance Investigator
APEX Investigation —Alameda, CA
- $22 - $28 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Mileage reimbursement
- Health insurance
Surveillance Operations Manager - Private Investigator
Lemieux & Associates LLC —San Diego, CA
- $60,000 - $65,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Travel
- Disability insurance
Quick Apply
Background Investigator
The Gumshoe Group —Suisun City, CA
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
Public Defender Investigator II
County of Monterey, CA —Salinas, CA
- $7,289.88 - $9,950.89 a month
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills

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INVESTIGATOR

Department of Insurance -
Los Angeles County, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$6,339 - $10,609 a month
9 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Wellness program
Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
On-the-job training
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Outdoor work experience
Driver's License
Basic firearms training

Full Job Description

Job Posting: Detective

Department of Insurance

JC-522992

Detective
INVESTIGATOR

$6,339.00 - $10,609.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/22/2026

Job Description and Duties

BACKGROUND CHECK, FINGERPRINTING, PSYCHOLOGICAL SCREENING, AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION ARE REQUIRED.

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with variety in your work? The California Department of Insurance (CDI) is seeking a dynamic Detective with recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud and ability to generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports.

If this is you, then CDI may be the employer for you!

Under supervision of a Supervising Fraud Investigator I, Investigators are assigned law enforcement responsibilities of various complexity and volume commensurate with their background and training from entry level to highly complex duties and casework. Investigators conduct criminal investigations of felony violations of State and Federal law relating to insurance fraud and white-collar crime. Incumbents may work alone, with a team, or as a lead criminal investigator assigned to conduct investigations of criminal enterprises and profiteering and assist in the prosecution of cases involving these groups in both State and Federal courts; and conduct investigations involving a broad range of felony violations, both State and Federal judicial systems. Incumbents perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments in accordance with the California Penal Code, Section 830.3.

This position is designated under the Conflict of Interest Code. The position is responsible for making or participating in governmental decisions that may potentially have a material effect on personal financial interests. The appointee is required to complete a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700), which includes an Assuming Office filing within 30 days of appointment, annual filings, and a Leaving Office filing within 30 days of physical separation. Non-compliance with the Conflict of Interest Code requirements may result in the voiding of appointment, financial penalties, or enforcement actions.

Effective July 1, 2025, the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program (PLP) 2025 and related Pay Differential 386. PLP 2025 requires employees to receive a reduction in pay in exchange for monthly hours of PLP 2025 leave credits. The salary range(s) included on this job posting do not reflect the reduction in pay. For more information, visit the CalHR Website (www.calhr.ca.gov).

In addition to the regular salary, this classification is eligible for the following pay differentials:

Recruitment & Retention - $200/month (For Investigators assigned to offices in the following counties: Los Angeles County, Santa Clara County, Solano County)
Education - select link for details- Pay Differential 244
Longevity - select link for details- Pay Differential 245

These positions may be filled as Limited Term/Full-Time if the candidate needs to complete the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Upon successful completion, the incumbent will be appointed to the Investigator position Permanent/Full-Time. If the candidate has already met POST requirements through an academy, then he/she will be appointed Permanent/Full-Time upon hire.

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

Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in a law enforcement environment that includes the presence of firearms;

Must qualify and carry a firearm;

• A valid California driver license is required;

• Must be 21 years of age.

• Must be able to work both indoors and outdoors, depending on the situation in which investigator is involved, at any given time;

• There is a reasonable expectation of contact with dangerous suspects;

• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, and carrying is required; and

• Must be able to work in a high-rise building.

Some travel is required within and/or outside the state of California via private or public transportation. (i.e., automobile, airplane, etc.) Travel may include overnight stay.

This position is eligible for hybrid telework. The amount of telework is at the discretion of the Enforcement Branch and based on CDI’s current telework policy. While CDI supports telework, in-person attendance will be required based on operational needs. Employees are expected to be able to report to work with minimal notification if an urgent need arises, as determined by the Department.

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522992

Position #(s):

413-086-8610-018

413-086-8610-015

Working Title:

Detective

Classification:

INVESTIGATOR

$6,339.00 - $8,558.00 A

$7,306.00 - $10,609.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

Hybrid

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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
VALENCIA OFFICE

This recruitment is for the Valencia Regional Office located at:
27200 Tourney Road #375

Valencia, CA 91355

Department Website: http://www.insurance.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.

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.

Exam list eligibility - refer to exam link above.
Transfer eligibility, if applicable, for current/former civil service employees
Criminal Record Supplement Questionnaire
Degree or Transcript
Statement of Qualifications
POST Verification (if applicaple)

CRIMINAL RECORD SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE (CRSQ) IS REQUIRED. CLICK HERE TO ACCESS THE CRSQ FORM

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: 7/22/2026

Who 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.

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 & Consultation 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 & Consultation 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 optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Criminal Record Supplemental Questionnaire
Degree and/or School Transcripts
Statement of Qualifications -
Instructions may be found in the Statement of Qualifications Section of this job posting.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

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:

Recent experience in State service as a peace officer investigating auto, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud;
Ability to generate clear and concise correspondence and investigative reports;
Ability to liaison with other law enforcement and prosecuting agencies in the region;
Graduate of Regular Basic Course (RBC) academy or Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course (SIBC) academy desired; and
Preferred degree in criminal justice, criminology, police science, sociology, communications, psychology and forensic sciences, political science, finance, accounting, business administration, and public administration; and
Fluency in non-English language is preferred but not required. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to indicate their fluency via Question #5 of the STD. 678.

Benefits

Free Parking
Alternate Work Week Schedule
Flexible Work Hours
Remote Work Options
Medical Benefits - including health, dental, and vision insurance
Employee Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program
On the Job Training
Career Services Program
Recognition Program
Paid Holidays and leave
Defined benefit retirement program
Savings Plus Program (401 (k), 457)
Every 12 months, based on performance evaluation, employees may receive a 5% salary increase until they reach the maximum salary for the position.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.insurance.ca.gov

Human Resources Contact:
Classification and Consultation Unit
(916) 492-3300
[email protected]

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) 492-3024
[email protected]

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.

Examination Information

Step 1 - If you have not taken the Investigator examination, or if your eligibility has expired, and/or you have no other type of eligibility, you MUST take the examination to be eligible for appointment. Please click the link provided below for the examination information and instructions.

EXAMINATION BULLETIN: INVESTIGATOR

Step 2 - Submit your application including all required documents, by using the "Apply Now" button found at the top of this bulletin.

Statement of Qualifications

All interested applicants are required to submit a completed Statement of Qualification (SOQ) with the application. The SOQ must be submitted as a separate attachment, be no more than two pages, single spaced and 12 point, Arial font. Your SOQ must be titled "Statement of Qualification - Investigator" and contain the following question and your response.

1. Describe how your education, training and/or work experience has prepared you to be a peace officer that investigates auto, healthcare, disability, workers’ compensation, property and casualty insurance fraud.

Resumes do not take the place of the SOQ. Applicants who fail to submit the SOQ will be eliminated from the interview process.

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.

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