Salary : $71,136.00 - $95,676.00 Annually
Location : Snohomish County - Everett, WA
Job Type: Full Time - Permanent
Job Number:
Department: Dept. of Labor & Industries
Division: CSCPS - Investigations
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Job Highlights:
Ready for the next challenge in your career development?

L&I Investigations Program is looking for an Investigator 3!

This position supports the mission of the Investigations Program, which works to identify, combat, and prevent fraud, theft, abuse, and violations perpetrated by injured workers, employers, providers, and other entities in support of "Keeping Washington Safe and Working".

In this role, you'll be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of wrongdoing affecting the Industrial Insurance Act (Title 51, RCW). This includes, but is not limited to, planning and investigating complex civil and criminal allegations of economic benefit fraud by injured workers and providers, investigating complex/difficult allegations of claim suppression and discrimination as well as evading taxes and premiums due from businesses employing workers in the State of Washington. Additionally, this position will investigate other significant violations under L&I's statutory authority including sensitive and controversial cases.

Duties
Some of what you will do:

• Manages, organizes, documents and completes a caseload of investigative assignments in accordance with established priorities and standards of timeliness and quality.
• Gathers facts and develop evidence for the purpose of substantiating allegations of fraud, misconduct, or unfair business practices, in order to prove or disprove allegations.
• Analyzes, focuses, resolves, and report on relevant investigation issues employing a full range use of investigative methods and procedures.
• Follows up on all leads provided by the reporting parties.
• Independently conducts stationary or moving surveillance of people over extended periods of time while sitting in a vehicle or on foot.
• Performs videotaping and photography while conducting surveillance activities.
• Conducts in-person interviews in order to gather and record statements of fact, confessions, and other information pertinent to the investigation, including interviews of an adversarial nature.
• Researches and obtains records and documentation pertinent to the investigation.
• Adheres to legal requirements and responsibilities.
• Prepares, obtains, issues and serves legal documents in accordance with established statutes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Coordinates the service of search warrants.
• Presents completed investigations to fraud adjudicators, prosecutors, Assistant Attorneys General, or the U.S. Attorney's Office.
• Testifies in court for legal and administrative hearings.
• Negotiates legally binding settlement agreements.
• Analyzes medical billing payment records.
• Coordinates investigative resources with other departments and/or agencies.
• Coordinates investigative resources with non-governmental organizations.
• And so much more!

Qualifications
Required:

Two years of experience as an Investigator 2

OR

Five years of experience as an investigator with a criminal justice government agency or private organization, or other directly allied field, three years must include field experience.

Qualifying investigative experience is interpreted to be experience gathering and substantiating facts through the use of investigative duties such as:

• Researching records and developing case files
• Gathering and preserving documentary evidence
• Obtaining statements of fact, depositions, or confessions
• Obtaining and serving subpoenas to compel the attendance witnesses or the production of records
• Conducting field surveillance
• Obtaining and coordinating the service of search warrants
• Advising parties of their constitutional rights
• Writing investigative reports, establishing proof of facts and evidence sufficient to be used in a court or administrative hearing
• Reviewing the case with private attorneys, Assistant Attorneys General or Prosecuting Attorney
• Presenting completed investigation to a county prosecutor, Office of the Attorney General or U.S. Attorney's Office
• Testifying in court or other proceedings as necessary

Note: Two years of related college-level course work may be substituted for one year of experience.
Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver license.
Equity Competencies:

• Ability to take action to learn and grow.
• Ability to take action to meet the needs of others.

Preferred/Desired:

Criminal Investigation degree from a two-year program consisting of 60 credit hours focusing on the fundamentals of proper evidence handling, law enforcement techniques, and interrogation.

OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university with major focus in the areas of criminal justice, forensic science, or closely related field of study.

Demonstration of position-specific skills, abilities and competencies (For a full list of these competencies, please request the Position Description Form (PDF).

Supplemental Information
Things You Need To Know:

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance L&I offers flexible custom work schedules

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee's career. Click on the "Benefits" tab to learn more.

For this position, telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station for this position may be Mount Vernon, Bellingham, or Everett, WA.

This is a field position. In office attendance is as needed or as requested.
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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

To learn more about our hiring process timeline at L&I please visit our L&I recruiting page at If you would like to read our website in a language other than English, scroll up to the top of the page to select your language of choice from the banner.
Other information
This position requires travel; you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions

For more Information

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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. That's 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.