Under the general direction of a Supervising Special Investigator I, the Investigator will conduct independent field investigations; work as part of a team; or act as a lead on other investigators when assigned. As a Peace Officer under the California Penal Code, Section 830.3(d), detect and/or verify and enforce suspected violations of the California Horse Racing Board (CHRB) rules, regulations, and laws, as well as other related laws.
Applicants must have successfully completed a P.O.S.T. Peace Officer Basic Training Academy or Specialized Investigators’ Basic Academy. The applicant’s status with P.O.S.T. must be current.
Applicants must meet California Peace Officer hiring, physical, psychological, and background standards before a hire can be made.
The mission of the California Horse Racing Board is to ensure the integrity, viability, and safety of the California horse racing industry by regulating pari-mutuel wagering for the protection of the public, promoting horse racing, breeding, and wagering opportunities, and fostering safe racing through the development and enforcement of track safety standards and regulations for the health and welfare of all participants.
The Board's Enforcement Division is a POST certified law enforcement entity pursuant to Penal Code Section 830.3(d) and is charged with enforcing suspected violations of the California Horse Racing Board rules, regulations, and laws.
The CHRB is committed to building and fostering adverse workplace. We believe cultural diversity, backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and unique identities should be honored, valued, and supported. We believe all staff should be empowered. The CHRB is proud to foster inclusion and representation at all levels of the Department.
