Detective

Detective

Salary

$6,735.00 - $9,065.00 Monthly

Location

Thurston County - Tumwater, WA

Job Type

Full Time - Permanent

Job Number

2026-02148

Department

Office of the Insurance Commissioner

Division

Legal Affairs

Opening Date

03/12/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

Salary Information

The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step

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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 drivers 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.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. Thats why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read about our benefits:

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement and Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

01

Have you 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.

• YES
• NO

02

What was the date of your last certified law enforcement position?

03

Has your peace officer certification ever been revoked?

• YES
• NO

04

Have you had a break in law enforcement employment for more than 24 months but less than 60 months?

• YES
• NO

05

Do you have 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

• YES
• NO

06

Do you have demonstrated knowledge of: Investigative techniques and practices; principles and methods of effective interviewing and interrogation; operation of the judicial system; elements of proof; rules of evidence; trial testimony; case analysis; report writing and ethical conduct?

• YES
• NO

07

Do you have experience with large sets of digital data and evidence, and use of the technology tools used to analyze them?

• YES
• NO

08

Are you a United States citizen?

• YES
• NO

09

Do you possess a drivers license that is valid in Washington State?

• YES
• NO

10

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• YES
• NO

11

Have you ever been convicted of any 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?

• YES
• NO

12

Do you have any crimes committed as an adult, currently prosecutable under the statute of limitations?

• YES
• NO

13

Have you been convicted of any crime associated with domestic violence?

• YES
• NO

14

Have you had any DUI convictions within the last five (5) years?

• YES
• NO

15

In the past ten (10) years, have you had a substantial accumulation of driving violations?

• YES
• NO

16

Have you ever used any illegal drugs(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity? *This does not include duties affiliated with your work as a Law Enforcement Officer.

• YES
• NO

17

Do you currently use or have possessions of illegal narcotics or controlled substances? *This does not include duties affiliated with your work as a Law Enforcement Officer.

• YES
• NO

18

Have you used illegal drugs in the last three years?

• YES
• NO

19

Are you willing and able to refrain from excessive alcohol consumption while employed as a detective?

• YES
• NO

20

Are you able to legally acquire and possess firearms and ammunition?

• YES
• NO

21

Are you willing and able to carry a firearm, and maintain firearm qualifications standards?

• YES
• NO

22

Are you willing and able to make an arrest and handle suspected violators?

• YES
• NO

23

Are you willing and able to carry and use a firearm in a safe and appropriate manner, and maintain firearm qualification standards?

• YES
• NO

24

Utilizing Use of Force guidelines, are you willing and able to use appropriate force when required to apprehend a criminal suspect?

• YES
• NO

25

Are you willing to undergo and able to pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a fingerprint based criminal records check?

• YES
• NO

26

As part of the post conditional offer process, are you willing to undergo a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and a medical examination with drug testing?

• YES
• NO

27

In accordance with RCW 48.02.090(5), Office of Insurance Commissioner employees are prohibited from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions and employees may not hold a valid insurance license. If you have any interest in an insurance company, you must forfeit the license prior to the effective date of your appointment. If hired, do you agree to abide by this law?

• YES
• NO

28

I hereby state, by selecting yes, that the information within this application and the questionnaire are true and I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of any information will result in my disqualification from consideration for employment or, if employed, my dismissal. I understand that this application is not a contract, offer or promise of employment.

• YES
• NO

Required Question

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