Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Under the direction of the Supervising Lottery Agent, Los Angeles Basin / Region, the incumbent conducts complex and sensitive administrative, civil and criminal investigations and other law enforcement activities for the California State Lottery (Lottery) with direct or minimal supervision. This position also provides technical advice to local, state and federal law enforcement agencies to assure the integrity, honesty, and fairness in the operation of the Lottery, pursuant to Penal Code 830.3(p). Incumbent may work alone, as part of an investigative team, or as a lead person, and coordinate the work of other enforcement staff. Incumbent must communicate effectively orally and in writing; read and interpret various codified laws, rules, and regulations.

This position requires a current Investigator exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the Santa Fe Springs District Office. This position is not eligible for telework.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

People are drawn to the Lottery because we:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team

• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace

• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation

• Recognize individual and team contributions

• Support the importance of work-life balance

• Invest in the professional development of our team members

• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

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Working Conditions

1. Schedule: 8AM-5PM M-F

2. Travel: Some travel required.

3. Other: The detective must be willing to work overtime, odd and irregular hours, nights, weekends, and holidays, in various locations throughout the State; possess a valid California driver’s license and be willing to travel at any time (out-of-state or country travel may be required); be familiar with computer and security hardware systems; possess facility and plant systems security expertise.

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.

• The position requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

• This position requires Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

• This position requires Psychological Evaluation clearance prior to being hired.

• This position requires drug test clearance prior to being hired.

• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent.  Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial ; official transcripts will be required upon appointment .  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Valid POST academy certification or a POST Basic Certificate
• Experience with conducting interviews and/or interrogations of suspects, witnesses and victims
• In-depth knowledge of investigative procedures and techniques, and have an aptitude for evaluating information (including computer data) and problem solving
• Ideal candidate will be able to work independently or in a team environment
• Bilingual skills are desirable, but not required

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required for this recruitment. Failure to submit the SOQ or submitting an SOQ that does not directly answer the questions below may result in disqualification from this recruitment.

Please address your knowledge and experience regarding the desirable qualifications.

1. Describe the education, training and experience which specifically qualifies you for the position of State Investigator for the California State Lottery. Please provide the employer name(s), dates of employment, and the name(s) and phone number(s) of the supervisor(s) where you obtained your work experience.

2. Describe your experience writing reports (e.g., crime reports, arrest reports, reports to courts, department heads, attorneys, law enforcement or other outside agencies) and the frequency with which you performed this task (number of reports completed daily or weekly).

3. Describe a complex case that you participated in investigating within the last five years. Explain the case, your role, the actions you took, and the outcome.

4. Describe your experience interrogating suspects and/or interviewing victims and witnesses within the last five years. Outline the specific techniques and strategies used; the frequency with which you performed this task; and the steps you took to complete the interrogation from the planning stage to the conclusion of the interview.

5. Identify the specific competencies that are necessary to maintain positive and effective working relationships. Include at least one example of how you have used these competencies during the course of your work.

6. Describe your experience submitting criminal investigations to a district attorney or city attorney for criminal prosecution.

7. Describe your experience with preparing affidavits for search warrants, obtaining search warrants, preparing operational plans, serving search warrants, conducting probation and parole searches, collecting and collecting physical evidence.

8. List all POST certifications you have received and the date each was issued.

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 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.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications section below. 

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