Enforcement

The Division of Investigation (DOI)

The Division of Investigation (DOI) was established by the Legislature in 1961 to provide centralized investigative services for the various regulatory boards, bureaus, programs, committees, and commissions within the State of California, Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA). Section 830.3(a) of the California Penal Code designates DOI investigators as sworn peace officers, who perform a full range of peace officer duties and responsibilities.

DCA protects California consumers through oversight, enforcement, and licensure of professions. The Department consists of 36 boards and bureaus that regulate over 3.4 million licenses in more than 250 various professions and occupations -- from physical therapists, nurses, and acupuncturists, to barbers, veterinarians, and security guards.

Who We Are

The State of California’s Law Enforcement Branch for Consumer Protection.

Mission

To provide law enforcement investigative services, in order to protect California consumers and licensees by effectively and efficiently enforcing laws, regulations, and professional standards.

What We Do

Criminal/Administrative Investigations of:

Prescription/Medical Narcotics Enforcement
Illegal Practice of Medicine
Wrongful Death
Patient Abuse
Identity Theft
Sexual Misconduct

Unlicensed Activity
False Advertising
Incompetence
Fraud
Underground Economy
Assault

How We Do It

Intelligence Gathering
Sting & Undercover Operations
Search Warrants/Subpoenas

Arrests
Computer Forensic Analysis

ABOUT DOI

DOI investigators are highly-trained experts in conducting specialized investigations with an emphasis on violations of the Business and Professions Code, laws that govern most DCA professional licenses. DOI provides investigative expertise and resources to DCA’s boards and bureaus as well as local and federal law enforcement agencies.

The DOI consists of two units, the Investigation and Enforcement Unit (IEU) and Health Quality Investigation Unit (HQIU). Each unit provides investigative services to a variety of boards and bureaus that include, but are not limited to:

IEU

Acupuncture
Architects
Barbering and Cosmetology
Behavioral Sciences
Geologists and Geophysicists
Optometry

Physical Therapy
Psychology
Registered Nursing
Security and Investigative Services
Veterinary Medical
Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians

HQIU

Medical Board of California
Osteopathic Medical Board
Physician Assistants
Podiatric Medicine

WHY WORK FOR DOI?

DOI investigators are premier consumer protection experts. As sworn peace officers, investigators must possess eligibility for the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Basic or Specialized Certificate.

Advantages of a career as a DOI investigator:

Specialized Training
Specialized Assignments
Compact Work Weeks
Comprehensive Benefits
Education Incentive

Longevity Pay
Peace Officer Safety Retirement
Career Advancement
Great Second Career (1937 Retirement Act)

Important Note: If you are not a current or former State employee, you must first take an examination to determine your eligibility. For more information on examinations, qualifications, and job openings, visit www.jobs.ca.gov

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Division of Investigation

Headquarters

1747 N. Market Blvd
Sacramento, CA 95834

Main Office Line: (916) 515-5100
Enforcement Administrative Staff: (916) 515-5100
Special Operations Unit: (916) 515-5111

Investigation and Enforcement Unit Field Office Locations

Northern Area Field Offices

Fresno
Hayward
Sacramento

Southern Area Field Offices

Chatsworth
Lakewood
Ontario
San Diego

Health Quality Investigation Unit