L&I INVESTIGATOR 3
State of Washington, Olympia, WA, United States
Our Mission:
Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values:
Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
Job Highlights
Ready for the next challenge in your career development?
L&I Investigations Program is looking for an Investigator 3!
This position supports the mission of the Investigations Program, which works to identify, combat, and prevent fraud, theft, abuse, and violations perpetrated by injured workers, employers, providers, and other entities in support of “Keeping Washington Safe and Working”.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of wrongdoing affecting the Industrial Insurance Act (Title 51, RCW). This includes, but is not limited to, planning and investigating complex civil and criminal allegations of economic benefit fraud by injured workers and providers, investigating complex/difficult allegations of claim suppression and discrimination as well as evading taxes and premiums due from businesses employing workers in the State of Washington. Additionally, this position will investigate other significant violations under L&I’s statutory authority including sensitive and controversial cases.
Benefits Overview
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Insurance Benefits: Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer‑contributed retirement programs. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security and Medicare: All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays: Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation under specified conditions. Part‑time employees qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rated basis.
Sick Leave: Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who work less than 80 hours per month earn a proportionate accrual. Over‑time exempt employees who work less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Part‑time employees earn a proportionate accrual.
Vacation (Annual Leave): Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave on a pro‑rated basis. An employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave under WAC 357-58-175 or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support recruitment and/or retention.
Military Leave: Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave: Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or who lose a pregnancy, are entitled to five days of paid bereavement leave. The employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Other Leave: Leave Sharing, Parental Leave, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Leave Without Pay.
For more detailed information regarding benefits, please visit the State HR Website. Updated 01-07-2026
Required Experience
Two years of experience as an Investigator 2
OR
Criminal Investigation degree from a two‑year program consisting of 60 credit hours focusing on the fundamentals of proper evidence handling and law enforcement techniques.
OR
Five years of experience as an investigator with a criminal justice government agency or private organization, or other directly allied field, with at least three years including field experience.
Required Investigative Skills
Researching records and developing case files
Gathering and preserving documentary evidence
Obtaining statements of fact, depositions, or confessions
Obtaining and serving subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of records
Conducting field surveillance
Obtaining and coordinating the service of search warrants
Advising parties of their constitutional rights
Writing investigative reports, establishing proof of facts and evidence sufficient to be used in a court or administrative hearing
Reviewing the case with private attorneys, Assistant Attorneys General or Prosecuting Attorney
Presenting completed investigation to a county prosecutor, Office of the Attorney General or U.S. Attorney’s Office
Testifying in court or other proceedings as necessary
Note:
Two years of related college‑level coursework may be substituted for one year of experience.
Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver license.
Equity Competencies
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
Criminal Investigation degree from a two‑year program consisting of 60 credit hours focusing on the fundamentals of proper evidence handling, law enforcement techniques, and interrogation.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major focus in criminal justice, forensic science, or a closely related field of study.
Demonstration of position‑specific skills, abilities and competencies (full list available upon request).
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Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values:
Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability
Job Highlights
Ready for the next challenge in your career development?
L&I Investigations Program is looking for an Investigator 3!
This position supports the mission of the Investigations Program, which works to identify, combat, and prevent fraud, theft, abuse, and violations perpetrated by injured workers, employers, providers, and other entities in support of “Keeping Washington Safe and Working”.
In this role, you’ll be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of wrongdoing affecting the Industrial Insurance Act (Title 51, RCW). This includes, but is not limited to, planning and investigating complex civil and criminal allegations of economic benefit fraud by injured workers and providers, investigating complex/difficult allegations of claim suppression and discrimination as well as evading taxes and premiums due from businesses employing workers in the State of Washington. Additionally, this position will investigate other significant violations under L&I’s statutory authority including sensitive and controversial cases.
Benefits Overview
Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.
We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That’s why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.
Insurance Benefits: Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax‑deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long‑term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.
Retirement and Deferred Compensation: State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer‑contributed retirement programs. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP), a supplemental retirement savings program that allows you control over the amount of pre‑tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.
Social Security and Medicare: All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness: If you are employed by a government or not‑for‑profit organization and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Holidays: Full‑time and part‑time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Full‑time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation under specified conditions. Part‑time employees qualify for the holiday on a pro‑rated basis.
Sick Leave: Full‑time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who work less than 80 hours per month earn a proportionate accrual. Over‑time exempt employees who work less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Part‑time employees earn a proportionate accrual.
Vacation (Annual Leave): Full‑time employees accrue vacation leave at rates specified in WAC 357-31-165 or applicable collective bargaining agreement. Part‑time employees accrue vacation leave on a pro‑rated basis. An employer may authorize a lump‑sum accrual of vacation leave under WAC 357-58-175 or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support recruitment and/or retention.
Military Leave: Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.
Bereavement Leave: Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or who lose a pregnancy, are entitled to five days of paid bereavement leave. The employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.
Other Leave: Leave Sharing, Parental Leave, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), Leave Without Pay.
For more detailed information regarding benefits, please visit the State HR Website. Updated 01-07-2026
Required Experience
Two years of experience as an Investigator 2
OR
Criminal Investigation degree from a two‑year program consisting of 60 credit hours focusing on the fundamentals of proper evidence handling and law enforcement techniques.
OR
Five years of experience as an investigator with a criminal justice government agency or private organization, or other directly allied field, with at least three years including field experience.
Required Investigative Skills
Researching records and developing case files
Gathering and preserving documentary evidence
Obtaining statements of fact, depositions, or confessions
Obtaining and serving subpoenas to compel the attendance of witnesses or the production of records
Conducting field surveillance
Obtaining and coordinating the service of search warrants
Advising parties of their constitutional rights
Writing investigative reports, establishing proof of facts and evidence sufficient to be used in a court or administrative hearing
Reviewing the case with private attorneys, Assistant Attorneys General or Prosecuting Attorney
Presenting completed investigation to a county prosecutor, Office of the Attorney General or U.S. Attorney’s Office
Testifying in court or other proceedings as necessary
Note:
Two years of related college‑level coursework may be substituted for one year of experience.
Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver license.
Equity Competencies
Ability to take action to learn and grow.
Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.
Preferred/Desired Qualifications
Criminal Investigation degree from a two‑year program consisting of 60 credit hours focusing on the fundamentals of proper evidence handling, law enforcement techniques, and interrogation.
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major focus in criminal justice, forensic science, or a closely related field of study.
Demonstration of position‑specific skills, abilities and competencies (full list available upon request).
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