Salary : $76,478.96 - $110,849.92 Annually
Location : Riverside
Job Type: Regular
Job Number: 25-37689-01
Department: District Attorney
Division: District Attorney
Opening Date: 08/14/2025
Closing Date: 8/28/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

ABOUT THE POSITION

The District Attorney of Riverside County seeks to fill a Real Estate Fraud Examiner position in Riverside. The Real Estate Fraud Examiner will be responsible for reviewing property and county records for fraud indicators. Incumbent will also be responsible for investigating complaints, reviewing and identifying potential fraud, including testifying and reviewing reports of property movements.
Seeking candidates who possess experience managing or supervising an escrow office.
Meet the Team!

The , as the public prosecutor acting on behalf of the People, vigorously enforces the law, pursues the truth, protects those victimized by crime, exonerates the innocent, and safeguards the rights of all to ensure that justice is done on behalf of our community. The office's staff of over 700 is comprised of prosecuting attorneys, sworn investigators, victim-witness advocates, paralegals, investigative technicians, forensic analysts, and a wide range of information technology and supporting staff all committed to excellence and integrity in public service. We are, and we seek to maintain, a diverse workforce to match a diverse county.
What's Next?

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current District Attorney of Riverside County and/or County of Riverside employees may be considered before other applicants, depending on the volume of applications received.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Assists District Attorney Investigators in the investigation of real estate fraud cases ranging from misdemeanor through complex felony cases; collects and analyzes information and evidence for the preparation of search and/or arrest warrants.
• Analyzes financial documents and related records to establish or facilitate in the determination of loss amounts and methods of operation of suspects; assists with the preparation of charts, diagrams and other visual aids to demonstrate method of operation and link suspects, victims and financial institutions.
• Utilizes computer systems to access and retrieve information from local, state and federal computer databases; evaluates and analyzes information retrieved.
• Performs forensic analysis of financial records, loan applications, escrow files, title reports, medical records, motor vehicle records and other documents needed for evidence in assigned fraud cases.
• Accompanies and assists law enforcement personnel in searches of crime scenes for evidence by gathering, analyzing, and preserving evidence concerning crimes and complaints.
• Assists in the preparation of reports to be filed that will lead to the arrest of those suspected of criminal activity; prepares a variety of reports, exhibit lists and declarations, and maintains a variety of records, logs and files; maintains database of possible suspects or others involved in the transactions such as appraisers, notaries, escrow officers, and credit companies.
• Works in collaboration with prosecutors from the investigative state through completion of resulting trial and sentencing; prepares reports of the action taken and the findings of an investigation; consults with Deputy District Attorneys on assigned cases regarding the sufficiency of evidence; appears in court to testify as to the particulars of a real estate fraud investigation and the nature of the evidence.
• Maintains knowledge of changes in real estate legislation and real estate forms, current fraud case law, investigative and evidence collection techniques and office policies and procedures; attends additional job specific training courses and seminars as required.
• Operates technical investigative equipment such as tape recorders, cameras, and electronic sound equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
OPTION I

Experience: Five years of experience managing or supervising real estate sales agents, transaction coordinators, escrow officers or processors, title representatives or mortgage processors/underwriters.

OPTION II

Experience: Five years of experience as an associate broker qualified by the Department of Real Estate; or as a Title Agent which included examining the original source of title for a property; or as an Escrow Officer which included reading, auditing, following sales transactions to discern money transactions, and the audit of Final HUD 1 to determine the flow of funds.

Knowledge of: Methods and techniques of investigation of real estate fraud; escrow files, title documents, loan applications, and all documents related to real estate transactions; banking procedures, recordkeeping, and the analysis of financial and real estate transactions.

Ability to: Assist with the collection, assembly, analysis and evaluation of facts and evidence to draw logical conclusions and make sound recommendations; review and analyze various financial transactions to document the flow of funds; utilize and interpret a variety of advisory data and information such as regulations, policies, state penal and vehicle codes, statutes, local ordinances, police procedures/forms/ technical operations manuals, guidelines, law enforcement and other databases, warrant information, victim/witness statements, criminal complaints, investigative and statistical reports, medical records, crime bulletins, handwriting samples, training materials, subpoenas, citations, bank records, activity logs, and non-routine correspondence; analyze data and information using established criteria in order to determine consequences and to identify and select alternatives; work effectively with a variety of law enforcement agencies and private industry personnel; compare, classify, categorize, compute, tabulate, differentiate, measure and/or sort data and information; assemble, copy, record and transcribe data and information; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
Other Requirements
Valid California driver's license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

For more information regarding the position, please contact the recruiter Mary Miller at 951-955-3464 or via email at
APPLICATION INFORMATION

Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here:
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at:
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services () or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ().
Work Authorization Requirement
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application. The County of Riverside does not participate in visa sponsorship programs, including H1-B visas, and will not provide sponsorship for any employment-based visas.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site,
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable LIUNA Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

• Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
• Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
• Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.
2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.
3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):

0 < 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4 < 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.

HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance)

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY:
Employees contribute to State Disability Insurance (SDI), which provides wage replacement benefits for those unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. SDI also includes Paid Family Leave benefits. The wage replacement rate, as defined by current law, is between 60-70% of wages earned during the SDI eligibility period. Benefits can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of regular pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
01

Select the answer that best describes your current driver's license status:

• I have a valid California driver's license.
• I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I currently have a valid out-of-state driver's license, and I am able to obtain a valid California driver's license.
• I do not have and/or I am not able to obtain a California driver's license.

02

How many years of experience do you have managing or supervising real estate sales agents, transaction coordinators, escrow officers or processors, title representatives or mortgage processors/underwriters?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• One year or more, but less than two
• Two years or more, but less than 3
• Three years or more, but less than 4
• Four years or more, but less than 5
• Five years or more, but less than 6
• Six years or more

03

How many years of experience do you have performing as an associate broker qualified by the Department of Real Estate; or as a Title Agent which included examining the original source of title for a property; or as an Escrow Officer which included reading, auditing, following sales transactions to discern money transactions, and the audit of Final HUD 1 to determine the flow of fund?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• One year or more, but less than two
• Two years or more, but less than three
• Three years or more, but less than four
• Four years or more, but less than five
• Five years or more, but less than six
• Six years or more

04

How many years of experience do you have managing or supervising an escrow office?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• One year or more, but less than two
• Two years or more, but less than three
• Three years or more, but less than four
• Four years or more, but less than five
• Five years or more, but less than six
• Six years or more

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