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Investigator

California Department of Motor Vehicles, California, MO, United States


This position is located in the Investigations Sacramento District Office.

Final Filing Date: 4/30/2026

Job Code #:

JC-515314

Applicants who previously applied in response to Job Posting JC-490292 with the final filing date of 09/12/2025, must reapply to be considered for this recruitment.

Are you an experienced law enforcement professional ready to take on complex, high-impact investigations? We’re seeking a dedicated

Peace Officer

to join our team and play a critical role in protecting public trust, ensuring document integrity, and investigating criminal activity within a dynamic government environment.

In this position, you will operate in a full law enforcement capacity, conducting

highly confidential and complex criminal investigations

involving:

Internal security and employee misconduct

Fraud, document integrity, and public funds

Office burglaries and tampering with official records/systems

Other specialized criminal cases

You will also collaborate with major agencies such as the Department of Justice, FBI, and Department of Homeland Security on

multi-agency investigations , representing the DMV in critical law enforcement operations.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct highly confidential and complex criminal investigations related to internal security, employee misconduct, document integrity, public funds, and other criminal matters

Investigate cases involving burglary, tampering with official records and systems, and other specialized incidents

Collaborate with multi-agency task forces, including partnerships with the Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, and other allied agencies

Provide investigative testimony and serve as a witness in State and Federal courts

Offer advisory support and investigative services to legal staff and partner agencies

Perform full peace officer duties in accordance with California Penal Code Section 830.3

Effect and assist in arrests, issue citations for misdemeanors and registration violations, and serve/assist with search warrants

Complete additional assignments and duties as required

Desirable Qualifications

Strong investigative and analytical skills with the ability to handle sensitive and complex cases

High level of integrity, discretion, and professionalism when working with confidential information

Excellent communication skills, including report writing and courtroom testimony

Ability to collaborate effectively with multiple law enforcement and government agencies

Knowledge of applicable laws, regulations, and peace officer responsibilities

Sound judgment and decision-making skills in high-pressure situations

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