Investigator
Sacramento County, CA
Full-time
Onsite
1 month ago
About the role
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:
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
Desirable Qualifications
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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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