Job Posting: Investigator

Department of Motor Vehicles

JC-175844
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Investigator
INVESTIGATOR

$4,635.00 - $7,462.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: 10/17/2019

Job Description and Duties

This position is based in the Los Angeles Metro DMV Investigations Office.

This is a Peace Officer position subject to P.O.S.T requirements. Performing in a law enforcement capacity, conducts highly complex, criminal investigations pertaining to vehicle theft; odometer discrepancy; identification, driver license, occupational license, registration, and insurance claim fraud; Department of Justice (DOJ) referrals involving wanted fugitives; individuals or businesses suspected of committing crimes against the Department, counterfeiting, submitting fraudulent documents, embezzlement, grand theft, etc; and employee misconduct. Participates as DMV’s law enforcement in multi-agency criminal investigations and assignments, involving DOJ, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Homeland Security, and other law enforcement or allied agencies. Provides direct criminal investigative testimony/witness/advisory/services to State and Federal courts, other law enforcement or allied agencies, and DMV legal staff. Performs a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities in the accomplishment of their assignments in accordance with the California Penal Code, Section 830.3, such as effecting/assisting in arrests of criminal suspects; issuing misdemeanor/registration violation citations; assisting in search warrants; and other duties as required.

This position will be filled as one-year Limited Term, Full Time if the selected candidate needs to complete the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) requirements. Upon successful completion, the incumbent will be appointed as Permanent, Full Time. If the candidate has already met POST requirements through a basic academy, they will be appointed Permanent, full-time upon hire.

Applicants must pass a background investigation and psychological and medical examinations in accordance with any state hiring restriction prior to hire.  If you are interested in this position, you must submit to the address indicated below, a completed:

  • Standard State Application (STD 678)
  • The Pre-Employment Behavioral Standards Letter located at: http://bit.ly/29SMlpM

You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit both documents. Attach college transcripts to application if using education as means for meeting the MQs of the classification.

For information on this position, please call the contact person listed below.

All eligible applicants may apply.  A training and development assignment will be considered.  SROA/Surplus candidates are encouraged to apply. 

The position(s) being advertised may be subject to allocation approval by the Human Resources Branch.  Fingerprint/Criminal Record Clearance is required before hire.  The Salary Range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment.  Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.  Moving and relocation expenses will not be reimbursed for this position.

To be considered for this job vacancy, applicants must indicate the Job Control/Code (JC) number and position number(s) in the “EXAMINATION(S) OR JOB TITLE(S) FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING” box of the Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), and submit all items listed under Required Application Documents below by the Final Filing Date.  Failure to indicate required information on the STD. 678 or submit all items by the Final Filing Date may result in elimination from the recruitment process.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-175844
Position #(s):
525-339-8610-026
525-339-8610-906
Working Title:
Investigator
Classification:
INVESTIGATOR
$4,635.00 - $7,462.00
# of Positions:
2
Work Location:
Los Angeles County
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

The Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is a recognized leader in public service and has existed for over 100 years.  The DMV is responsible for registering approximately 34.7 million vehicles in California and licensing 26.5 million drivers, collecting over $8 billion in annual revenue.  The DMV also maintains and oversees many other functions.  The DMV provides quality licensing and motor vehicle-related services in its field offices located throughout California and online at www.dmv.ca.gov.

Special Requirements

  • The position(s) require(s) a valid California Drivers License (CDL). You must answer the questions addressing your CDL on your application. Ensure you provide your CDL number, class, expiration date, and any endorsements and/or restrictions.
  • 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.
  • Selected candidate will be required to participate in the DMV Pull Notice Program.
  • This is a sensitive position and may be subject to substance testing.
Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your Examination/Employment Application (STD. 678), resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver license number (unless required), photograph, basis of eligibility, examination results, Limited Examination and Appointment Program (LEAP) status, gender, marital status, ethnicity, and age. Confidential information on STD. 678s submitted electronically online, such as SSN, will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of the Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting the Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. If it is determined that you do not meet the Minimum Qualifications, your name will be removed or withheld from the eligibility list, rendering your eligibility as inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates whose names have been withheld from an eligibility list may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

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: 10/17/2019

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process.

Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Motor Vehicles
Attn: Eileen Antonio, JC-175844
DMV - ASD - HRB - Selection & Certification Unit
2415 First Avenue, MS E678
Sacramento, CA 95818

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Eileen Antonio, JC-175844
DMV - ASD - HRB - Selection & Certification Unit
2415 First Avenue, MS E678
Sacramento, CA 95818
Place in the "Selection & Certification Unit Drop Box” located at the 1st Floor Lobby
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Other -

    The Pre-Employment Behavioral Standards Letter as indicated by the job posting.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Contact Information

The Hiring Unit Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Hiring Unit Contact:
John Bartolone
(213) 474-7591

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Office
(916) 657-7553
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Job Application Package Checklist

Contrary to the “How To Apply” and “Alternate Application Process” sections of this job posting, the Job Application Package Checklist is not required.  However, applicants must submit all Required Application Documents identified under the “Application Instructions” section by the final filing date.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.