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Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Special Agent Department of Justice

JC-530758

- Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Special Agent

SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$7,454.00 - $12,834.00 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:

10/12/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties The mission of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) as the State's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit ("Unit") is to investigate and prosecute, both criminally and civilly, (a) health care providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and (b) those who abuse or neglect elders and dependent adults in care facilities. The Special Agent conducts criminal investigations and investigates allegations of fraud perpetrated against the California Medicaid Program (Medi-Cal) Program by providers of medical and related services; specifically, those complaints that appear criminal in nature. Independently, or in a team, conducts and assists with complex and difficult investigations. May be required to conduct collateral duties as necessary. In accordance with Penal Code Section 13651, duties shall be conducted with an emphasis on community interaction and collaborative problem solving. In accordance with Penal Code Section 13651, duties shall be conducted with an emphasis on community interaction and collaborative problem-solving. You will find additional information about the job in the . Working Conditions Telework is available but is contingent on DMFEA's operational needs. Telework requires California residency. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Additional Documents

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Job Code #:

JC-530758

Position #(s): 419-668-8482-001

Working Title:

Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Special Agent

Classification:

SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$7,454.00 - $10,351.00 A

$8,592.00 - $12,834.00 B

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

Positions:

1

Work Location:

Shasta County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

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. There is a total of 1 position. This position may be filled as either Special Agent (JC-528758) or Special Agent Trainee (JC-530763). Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities and the corresponding JC code(s) in the "Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying" section of your State Application. Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. To access the Special Agent Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE. Additional exams and information can be found at: http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility. Please note that all new to-state employees will be given the minimum salary of the SA classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations. Agents with an associate degree or intermediate POST certificate will receive a 2.5% salary differential of the base pay. Agents with a Bachelor's degree or advanced POST Certificate will receive a 5% salary differential. For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at https://oag.ca.gov/.

Special Requirements

The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.

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. Candidates must have a current California POST Basic or Specialized Certificate or equivalent in order to be considered. Candidates who are interest in the Special Agent position must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be considered. The minimum qualifications for the Special Agent Classification can be found at: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/8514.aspx Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications must have list, reinstatement or lateral transfer eligibility.

List eligibility:

Candidates who are not current state peace officers with lateral transfer eligibility and who do not have reinstatement rights to the Special Agent classification must obtain list eligibility prior to appointment. This will apply to most local and out-of-state peace officers. If you need to take the exam, please see the "Exam Information" section below.

Reinstatement:

Former Department of Justice Special Agents may have permissive or mandatory reinstatement rights to the classification.

Lateral transfer: Candidates who are currently employed by the State of California may be eligible to laterally transfer to the Special Agent classification. Transfer eligibility depends upon the applicant's current classification. Out-of-State Candidates Out-of-state peace officers who are interested in the Special Agent classification, including federal peace officers, will have to obtain a valid California POST Basic Certificate or a Basic Course Waiver. Information regarding the Basic Course Waiver can be found at the California POST website:

https://post.ca.gov/basic-course-waiver-process. Candidates who have, or will need, a Basic Course Waiver must still take the Special Agent Exam to get on the Special Agent List. Candidates who are in the process of obtaining a Basic Course Waiver may take the Special Agent Exam and apply for vacant positions before the waiver is granted, but no job offers will be extended until a valid California POST Basic Course Waiver or Basic Certificate is obtained.

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:

10/12/2026