Fbi Detective Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Description *Note: This position does not offer hybrid/teleworking options. This recruitment will remain open until filled. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on March 19, 2026.

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 3 motivated and qualified individuals for the Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) position.

This role is within the Criminal Investigations Unit of 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 the 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 position 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 key external stakeholders to include the FBI, HHS/OIG, various other federal agencies, prosecutors, local law enforcement agencies, insurance company investigators, the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Antifraud Task Force, National Insurance Crime Bureau, other agency or private investigators, and community organizations. The detective position 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 peace 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 (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 Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement (depending on applicant's circumstance), paid leave (vacation, sick, etc.) and much more. Supportive work environment: We value diversity, professional growth, and collaborative atmosphere. Wellness programs: Invest in your well-being with on-site resources and initiatives

Public service fulfillment: Contribute to a cause that matters and feel the satisfaction of serving the public good. Training & Development: Extensive fraud training opportunities, and continuously learning and growth with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs. And more.

Explore our website for additional benefits: https://www.insurance.wa.gov Duties Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Conduct and lead complex criminal investigations, including cases with extreme sensitivity due to high profile nature or issues and/or person involved, possible political impacts, and/or elevated media interest. Tasks include: Develop informants and sources of information. Establish and maintain strong working partnerships Obtain and analyze insurance files, law enforcement documents, and other data, including through use of new and emerging technologies

Conduct surveillance. Apply for and execute warrants. Gather, secure, analyze, and properly safekeep financial, digital, and physical evidence.

Develop investigative, safety, and operational plans Interview criminal suspects, in accordance with all constitutional and legal requirements Interview crime victims and witnesses, including building rapport with and gaining confidence of witnesses. Organize, write and timely submit accurate, detailed affidavits, reports, etc. Maintain expertise in insurance fraud, criminal conspiracies, corruption, money laundering and other financial, property or violent crimes that impact insurance Master emerging technologies and their use in criminal schemes, data/evidence analysis, and criminal investigations.

Interpret and apply state and federal laws and regulations and case precedents. Apply the rules of evidence and/or rules of arrest, search and seizure. Contact Us: For inquiries about this position and its full duties, please contact us at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov and add the requisition number 2026-02148 and add the job name to the subject line of your email

Qualifications Required Qualifications: Possess and maintain certification as a peace officer under RCW 43.101.095 OR be eligible to participate in the equivalency process referenced in WAC 139-05-210. Maintain eligibility for a limited authority commission. Maintain eligibility to possess and carry a firearm under state law and 18 USC 922, and maintain firearms qualification

Maintain a Washington driver's license free from driving restrictions related to driving behavior, and maintain a form REAL ID-compliant identification (for domestic air travel). Five (5) years of experience* as a commissioned law enforcement officer, to include at least two years of experience in the following areas: Experience planning and conducting criminal investigations; to include recorded interviews of suspects/victims/witnesses, conducting surveillance, apprehension and arrests, and case report writing to include presentation of probable cause to prosecutors for the filing of criminal charges. Experience developing and maintaining sources of information and/or informants.

Experience applying for and executing search warrants and/or Special Inquiry Judge subpoenas. Experience handling, processing, and examining evidence. Includes analyzing the relevance, reliability, credibility and admissibility of obtained evidence.

*A bachelor's degree with focus in criminal justice, law, data science, digital forensics, or related field from an accredited institution whose accreditation is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation or a foreign equivalent will substitute for up to 4 years of professional work experience Preferred/Desired Qualifications: A bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law, data science, digital forensics, or similar field from an accredited college or university recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). Four (4) years of investigative experience or supervising investigations or combination of both

Ready to join us. Learn more about the Detective position and the OIC by visiting our website. We encourage you to check out our video below and listen to what our employees have to say about working here.

Welcome to the OIC Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC. Supplemental Information Employment Standards for Law Enforcement Positions Must be a United States citizen. Possess a driver's license that is valid in Washington State.

No felony convictions. No misdemeanor convictions related to controlled substances, theft, moral turpitude, fraud, larceny, or crimes of violence within the last ten years or anytime while working in the criminal justice system. No crimes committed as an adult, currently prosecutable under the statute of limitations.

Not convicted of any crime associated with domestic violence. No DUI convictions within the last five years, or a substantial accumulation of driving violations which indicates a disregard for rules and regulations. No current use or possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances.

Have not used any illegal drugs(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity. No use of illegal drugs in the last three years. Refrain from excessive alcohol consumption.

Be able to legally acquire and possess firearms and ammunition. Be willing and able to make an arrest and handle suspected violators. Be willing and able to carry and use a firearm in a safe and appropriate manner and maintain firearm qualification standards.

Have obtained Peace Officer Certification per standards outlined by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission OR be eligible to participate in the equivalency process referenced in WAC 139-05-210. The ability to obtain Washington State Peace Officer Certification through Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commissions Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA) OR be eligible to participate in the equivalency process referenced in WAC 139-05-210. Knowledge of Use of Force policies and be willing and able to use appropriate force when required to apprehend a criminal suspect.

Be willing to undergo and able to pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a fingerprint based criminal records check. Be willing to undergo a post-offer polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation, and a post-offer medical examination with drug testing. Other Information This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).

Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee). State law (RCW 48.02.090[5]) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions

If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law. Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.

If claiming veteran status, please send your DD 214 to Recruitment@oic.wa.gov with DET-2026-02148 in the subject line. Please do not attach the DD 214 to your application materials. Please black out personally identifiable data such as social security numbers

The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability. Persons requiring reasonable accommodation in the application process or requiring information in an alternative format may contact the recruitment team at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov. Those with a hearing impairment in need of accommodation are encouraged to contact the Washington Relay Service at 1-800-676-3777 or www.washingtonrelay.com

If you are having technical difficulties creating, accessing (log in, password or email issues) or completing your application (error messages), please call toll-free at (855) 524-5627. Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact us at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov and add the requisition number and job name to the subject line of your email.