Are you looking for a career in investigations? 

If so, the Department of Child Support Services is recruiting candidates with winning attitudes to become a part of their workforce.

Apply for Public Assistance Investigator I today!

Future Salary Increases
July 2024 – 5.43% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 2.68% % Market Increase) 

IDEAL CANDIDATE TRAITS

• Be comfortable to conduct interviews and assessments in person not in an office setting.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
• Balances empathy with policy enforcement.
   

• Possession of a valid Regular or Specialized Basic P.O.S.T. certificate at the time of application; OR,
• Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Waiver Exam, with documentation from P.O.S.T.; OR
• Successful Completion of a Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators’ Basic Course Academy and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion; AND

1. One (1) year of investigative experience at the level of Public Assistance Investigator Trainee with the County of San Diego, or as a welfare fraud investigator in a California County; OR,
2. One (1) year of full time experience conducting criminal investigations for a law enforcement agency as a peace officer under penal code sections 830.1 and/or 830.35 (a).

INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS
 The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.  

• Background Pre-screening Process begin within 10 days of the posting close date.
• Interviews will be scheduled upon successful the conclusion of background prescreening. 
• Offers are extended once background is complete due to the nature of the role.  Note: Current County employees will not be excluded from additional background screening. The background process may be lengthy. We find that candidates can help expedite some parts of the data gathering process.
• Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date. 

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies. 

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test. This may require candidates to appear in person. Candidates successful in the evaluation process will be required to complete the following: a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological examination, and a complete medical examination. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency. 

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