Detective (AGO Senior Investigator)

Overview

Note : This position does not offer hybrid / teleworking options. This recruitment will remain open until October 12, 2025. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on September 24, 2025. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.

Make a Difference : Protect Consumers & Join Our Dynamic Team!

The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) seeks a motivated and qualified individual for the Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) position. This role is within the Legal Affairs Division and is based out of our Tumwater Office.

We are an employer of choice! Here's why :

• Meaningful work : Ensure a healthy insurance market & protect Washington consumers.
• Impactful career : Make a daily difference in the lives of countless Washingtonians.
• Small agency, big opportunities : Gain a holistic understanding of our mission and build strong relationships with colleagues.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion : OIC is committed to ensuring that all employees enjoy a respectful, safe, and supportive working environment by fostering inclusion of people from all backgrounds, cultures, and attributes.

About the Position

The detective position serves as an expert in complex law enforcement investigations with the Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU). Reporting to the detective sergeant, this position is assigned to the CIU with the Legal Affairs Division of the OIC.

The detective coordinates special investigations, leads task forces, leverages new technologies, collaborates with prosecutors, testifies in criminal prosecutions, and provides training and expert consultation related to financial crimes and insurance fraud schemes. The position must establish and maintain liaison and working relationships with external stakeholders such as the FBI, HHS / OIG, other federal agencies, prosecutors, local law enforcement, insurance investigators, and professional associations and community organizations.

The detective develops criminal cases, working them until successful prosecution and conviction. This position must maintain compliance with the criteria for peace officers defined under RCW 43.101.095 and operates as a limited authority officer pursuant to 10.93.020(5)-(6) and RCW 48.135.040(2).

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,735 - $9,065.

Benefits & Perks

Responsibilities

Develop informants and sources of information.

To read more about this position and view all duties, click here to request a position description.

Required Qualifications

Planning and conducting criminal investigations, including interviews, surveillance, arrests, and case report writing.

Demonstrated Knowledge : Investigative techniques, interviewing and interrogation, judicial system, elements of proof, rules of evidence, trial testimony, case analysis, report writing, and ethical conduct.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

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