Job Description and Duties
Under the direction of a Special Agent Supervisor, the Special Agent will conduct criminal investigations involving allegations of fraud against the California Medical Assistance Program (Medi‑Cal), patient abuse and neglect in Medicaid certified facilities, and diversion of pharmaceutical drugs by Medi‑Cal providers. The incumbent will conduct undercover operations, prepare investigative reports and search warrants, gather evidence including computer hardware and data, use and maintain investigative and protective equipment, use computer hardware and software for data analysis, coordinate investigations with other law enforcement agencies, work closely with prosecutors, testify in court, make arrests, and perform other duties as required. Duties shall be conducted with an emphasis on community interaction and collaborative problem‑solving per Penal Code Section 13651.
Position Details
Job Code: JC‑507583
Position #: 419‑668‑8482‑001
Working Title: Special Agent
Classification: SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Salary A: $7,454.00 – $10,351.00
Salary B: $8,592.00 – $12,834.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Shasta County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: DMFEA Personnel
Work Shift: Day
Work Week: Monday‑Friday
Department Information
This position is located in the Division of Medi‑Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Investigations Section, Redding Regional Office.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees may receive temporary wage reductions in exchange for PLP accruals. For details, visit Human Resources Manual – CalHR.
New to State service candidates must obtain list eligibility to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. For the Special Agent Examination and other exams, see http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
Agents with an associate degree or intermediate POST certificate receive a 2.5% salary differential; those with a Bachelor's or advanced POST Certificate receive 5%.
For more information about the department, visit the Attorney General’s website at https://oag.ca.gov/.
Contact: DMFEA_Personnel@doj.ca.gov
Benefits of Working for the State of California
Work‑life balance
11 paid holidays
Flexible paid leave options
Consistent wage increases
Pension retirement
Job stability
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!
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Position Details
Job Code: JC‑507583
Position #: 419‑668‑8482‑001
Working Title: Special Agent
Classification: SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
Salary A: $7,454.00 – $10,351.00
Salary B: $8,592.00 – $12,834.00
# of Positions: 1
Work Location: Shasta County
Telework: Hybrid
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Facility: DMFEA Personnel
Work Shift: Day
Work Week: Monday‑Friday
Department Information
This position is located in the Division of Medi‑Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Investigations Section, Redding Regional Office.
Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees may receive temporary wage reductions in exchange for PLP accruals. For details, visit Human Resources Manual – CalHR.
New to State service candidates must obtain list eligibility to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. For the Special Agent Examination and other exams, see http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams.
Agents with an associate degree or intermediate POST certificate receive a 2.5% salary differential; those with a Bachelor's or advanced POST Certificate receive 5%.
For more information about the department, visit the Attorney General’s website at https://oag.ca.gov/.
Contact: DMFEA_Personnel@doj.ca.gov
Benefits of Working for the State of California
Work‑life balance
11 paid holidays
Flexible paid leave options
Consistent wage increases
Pension retirement
Job stability
Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!
#J-18808-Ljbffr