SPECIAL AGENT, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse Department of Justice

JC-530945

•SPECIAL AGENT, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse

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:

10/2/2026

Application Methods:

Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) Job Description and Duties As the state's federally mandated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works aggressively to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activities and the illegal diversion of health care resources from California's most vulnerable citizens. Under the direction of a Special Agent Supervisor, the Special Agent will conduct criminal investigations involving allegations of fraud perpetrated against the California Medical Assistance Program (Medi-Cal) by providers of medical and related services; patient abuse and neglect which occur in Medicaid certified facilities; and the diversion of pharmaceutical drugs by Medi-Cal providers. Specifically, the incumbent will: conduct criminal investigations; conduct undercover operations; prepare written investigative reports; prepare and serve search warrants; gather evidence including computer hardware and data; use and maintain investigative and protective equipment; use and maintain computer hardware and software for data analysis and case preparation; coordinate investigations with other law enforcement agencies; work closely with prosecutors in preparing cases for court; testify in court and make arrests as a result of investigations; and perform other duties as required. 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. DMFEA's current telework agreement for the Special Agent classification is Office-Centered. Office-Centered is defined as employees who work more than 50% within a month in the office. Telework requires California residency. This position may require travel to conduct investigations and attend meetings and training. Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Additional Documents

Job Application Package Checklist Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-530945

Position #(s): 419-650-8482-019

Working Title:

SPECIAL AGENT, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse

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:

Riverside 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, Riverside Office

JC-530945.

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. For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General's website at https://oag.ca.gov/. Please note that the Special Agent classification contains multiple salary ranges. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. New-to-State employees will be given the minimum salary Range A, unless you meet Alternate Range Criteria 175 as follows:

Range A:

This range shall apply to incumbents who do not meet the criteria for payment in Range B.

Range B:

This range shall apply to individuals who have satisfactorily completed the equivalent of 24 months of experience in Range A of the same class and may apply to persons who have the equivalent of 24 months of satisfactory experience performing

•peace officer duties of the class beyond the experience required to meet the minimum qualifications of the class.

Personal Leave Program:

Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual

•CalHR Per CCR 249.3, this job control may be used to fill subsequent vacancies. 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 who are interested 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: Special Agent Series

•CalHR. 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. Candidates must have a current California POST Basic or Specialized Certificate or equivalent in order to be considered. 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 on 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.

EXAM INFORMATION LOCATED BELOW

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:

10/2/2026