Welfare Fraud Investigator (Entry/Journey) DOQ Job at Government Jobs, Fairfield, CA

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  • Government Jobs
  • Fairfield, CA

Job Description

Welfare Fraud Investigator

Come join a team to help eliminate welfare fraud and ensure program integrity! The Special Investigations Bureau is responsible for conducting investigations of alleged fraud in various public assistance programs, detecting fraud in those programs, and conducting verification inquiries in an effort to prevent fraud before it occurs. The Bureau is also responsible for collecting criminal and administrative overpayments, as well as court-ordered restitution stemming from criminal convictions for welfare fraud.

The Solano County Health and Social Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to join the Special Investigations Bureau as entry or journey level Welfare Fraud Investigator.

The Welfare Fraud Investigator (Entry) will conduct routine investigations to verify eligibility for Public Assistance, theft and forgery; may, in a training capacity, participate in and conduct more complex welfare fraud investigations; performs related duties as required. Employees may be promoted from the entry level to the journey level without further examination in flexibly-staffed classes.

The Welfare Fraud Investigator (Journey) will conduct routine and complex investigations, regarding public assistance eligibility, theft, and fraud, as well as other investigations such as threats against department employees and theft of and damage to public property; prepares cases substantiated for administrative and/or formal legal action; testifies in both judicial and non-judicial proceedings; and performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Welfare Fraud Investigator (Entry) $7,859.53 - $9,553.31 Monthly

Education: Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a closely related field; or a California Intermediate Post Certificate can substitute for education requirements. (must submit copy of degree or unofficial/official transcripts by application review deadline)

AND

Experience/Training: One year of full-time paid investigative experience in criminal investigations in a government agency.

AND

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a valid and current P.O.S.T Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC), OR valid and current California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Peace Officer Certificate, OR Possession of a Basic Course Waiver (BCW) is required. (must submit copy of POST or BCW by application review deadline)
  • Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C.

Welfare Fraud Investigator (Journey) $9,246.09 - $11,238.67 Monthly

Education: Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a closely related field; or a California Intermediate Post Certificate can substitute for education requirements. (must submit copy of unofficial/official transcript by application review deadline)

AND

Experience: Two years of full-time paid law enforcement experience working primarily in criminal investigations in a government agency.

AND

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Possession of a valid and current P.O.S.T Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC), OR valid and current California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Peace Officer Certificate, OR Possession of a Basic Course Waiver (BCW) is required. (must submit copy of POST or BCW by application review deadline)
  • Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C.

BENEFITS: WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

  • 4/10 Work Schedule
  • County-Assigned Vehicle
  • Bilingual Pay Incentive
  • $720 Annual Uniform Allowance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
  • CalPERS Retirement
  • 10% Advanced POST Certificate Pay
  • 12 Paid Holidays + Floating Holidays
  • Deferred Compensation (457b)
  • Up to $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement

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