Detectives and Criminal Investigators Jobs Near Me in Washington

*Note: This position does not offer hybrid/teleworking options.

This recruitment will remain open until Novermber 12, 2026. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on October 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 a motivated and qualified individual for the Criminal Analyst 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 Criminal Analyst supports the mission and operations of the Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) by performing expert-level criminal intelligence analysis, research, and reporting related to insurance fraud and associated criminal activity. This position enhances investigative effectiveness, case development, and informed decision making through the application of analytical methodologies, data evaluation, and intelligence products.

This role is responsible for the intake, review, assessment, and analysis of criminal insurance fraud referrals and related complaints. This position assesses complex and sometimes unprecedented case referral information against the governing legal authorities, and conducts comprehensive research utilizing law enforcement databases, open-source intelligence platforms, and other information systems identified by the Criminal Analyst to detect and analyze patterns, trends, and links relevant to criminal activity. The Criminal Analyst provides expert consultation and analytical support to CIU detectives and leadership, and collaborating agency units on complex investigations, ensuring accuracy, relevancy, strategic value of analytics, and accurate reports and exhibits. The Criminal Analyst may testify in criminal proceedings about the work performed and information analyzed.

This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Criminal Analyst vacancies in the next sixty days.

This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $5,376 - 7,224

Benefits & Perks

Comprehensive benefits package: Health, dental, vision, retirement, 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: Continuously learn and grow with tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and other programs.
Free parking (Tumwater) & Public transportation pass (Thurston County): Save on commuting costs.
And more! Explore our website for additional benefits: https://www.insurance.wa.gov

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Conducts research and analysis of complex criminal investigations, including accessing and evaluating information from law enforcement databases, open-source data, and other sources identified by the Criminal Analyst
Provides analysis, reports, and exhibits to criminal investigators, partners and prosecutors throughout all aspects of case development, investigation, and prosecution, including through the use of specialized and evolving software and tools.
Maintains comprehensive case knowledge and documentation and tracks investigative facts relevant for prosecution.
Reviews and analyzes referrals from multiple sources and relevant legal authorities, and recommends suitability for potential criminal investigations.
Responds to telephonic and electronic reports of suspected crime, conducts comprehensive intake of criminal fraud referrals and directs individuals to other entities as needed
Proactively researches, identifies, and accesses relevant open-source platforms, social media, public records, databases, websites, and other digital resources to collect, analyze, and interpret information
Produces actionable intelligence reports related to identified subjects and alleged criminal activity.
Analyzes findings in a larger strategic context to demonstrate and highlight the importance of identified research to specific intelligence efforts, and presents research findings to leadership, detectives, other law enforcement agencies, and outside stakeholders as permissible by law.
Maintains expertise and administrative responsibility for evolving Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) ools, techniques, and methodologies as the digital landscape changes, and trains others in their availability and use.
Analyzes legal authorities, evidence gathering sources and tools, business operational needs, workflows, or business specifications
Adapts, or directs administrative staff in adapting, templates, documents, forms and workflow documentation to changing needs, and recommends legislative, rulemaking, or policy adaptations.
Maintains the chain of custody for evidence and oversees all associated procedures, including documenting collection, entering evidence into the case management system, and ensuring secure storage.
Updates forms, manuals, and procedural documentation as required.
Assists in the development and presentation of formal training programs for insurance companies, special investigators, law enforcement partners, and agency staff on topics related to insurance fraud

Contact Us: For inquiries about this position and its full duties, please contact us at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov and add the requisition number 2026-08542 and add the job name to the subject line of your email.
Required Qualifications:

Six (6) years of full-time relevant professional experience in statistics, criminal justice, criminal intelligence, or data analysis.
Advanced level computer knowledge and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint and Teams, case management systems, and evidence processing.
Knowledge of law enforcement operations and policies.

Academic Degree Equivalency Chart

Degree	Years of Relevant Experience Equivalency
Associate’s Degree	2 years of experience
Bachelor’s Degree	4 years of experience
Master’s Degree	5 years of experience

*A degree in statistics, mathematics 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 may be substituted for relevant experience. Proof of degree may be required prior to employment. If a degree was awarded outside of the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications:
• Basic experience criminal justice processes such as search warrants and probable cause certifications.
• Prior experience in a law enforcement agency.
• One year experience analyzing operations or information, leading process improvements, or producing similar statistical analysis or documents.

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Submit your application today and take the first step towards a rewarding career at the OIC!

Cover Letter: Required

Resume: Required

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-2026-08542 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

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