Welfare Fraud Investigator



Job Details

Welfare Fraud Investigator
Employer

County of Solano

Salary

$76,569.36 - $93,070.40 Annually

Location

Fairfield, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Department

Health & Social Services

Closing Date

Continuous

Come join a team to help eliminate welfare fraud!

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. To learn more about Solano County, the Department of Health and Social Services,and the Special Investigations Bureau, please visit our website at www.solanocounty.com

Examples of Duties / Knowledge & Skills

Under direction, conducts 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

To review the full job description which includes essential duties and the required knowledge, skills and abilities, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16046

Minimum qualifications & Requirements

Education: Thirty (30) semester units or 45 quarter units from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a closely related field which addresses prevention, discovery, control and treatment of crimes, criminals and criminality.

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

Note: While an Associate's degree is not required, the possession of a Associate's degree or higher in criminal justice, police science, law enforcement, criminology, sociology, or a closely related field is desired and may be a factor considered during the rating and/or selection process.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C. Note: All licenses must be kept current while employed in this class.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates for Welfare Fraud Investigator II will be required to pass an extensive (P.O.S.T.) background investigation, physical examination, and psychological evaluation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.

Peace Officer Requirements: Employees must meet requirements to possess and carry firearms and therefore must meet training requirements in accordance with Penal Code, Section 832 which includes the successful completion of a P.O.S.T. approved firearms training program prior to appointment. In addition, continuing on-the-job weapons familiarization and qualification and situational training and demonstrated proficiency in the use of firearms is required.

Applicants must meet minimum peace officer standards concerning citizenship, age, character, education and physical/mental condition as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code.

Investigator Requirement: In accordance with Section 832.25 (a) of the California Penal Code, all Welfare Fraud Investigator IIs shall attend and complete a California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) approved Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC) or Regular Basic Course (RBC) within one year of being hired as a Welfare Fraud Investigator II. Possession of a Basic Course Waiver (BCW) or possession of a POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate fulfills this requirement. All training must be in compliance with the POST three year rule.

Child Abuse Reporting: Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.

Language Proficiency: Some positions allocated to this class will require the applicant to speak, read and write in a language in addition to English.

Independent Travel: Incumbents are required to travel independently, for example, to perform investigative work such as interviewing witnesses, conducting surveillance, etc.; to attend meetings with other County employees; to attend meetings with employees in other law enforcement agencies; etc.

Hours of Work: Incumbents may be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal business hours.

Note: Incumbents are peace officers pursuant to Section 830.35 of the California Penal Code, however, this is not considered an active law enforcement classification for such personnel administrative matters as retirement, industrial or workers' compensation.

Solano County offers a comprehensive benefit package to full and part-time employees which includes a cafeteria-style medical package with health benefits offered through CalPERS. The County contributes 75% of the Kaiser family rate for the Bay area for coverage that begins the first of the month following date of hire. The County offers a cash back provision for those who choose employee-only medical coverage or those who waive medical insurance coverage. Dental and vision insurances for the employee and eligible dependents are paid 100% by the County.

Solano County participates in CalPERS retirement, and contributes to Social Security. Vacation is accrued at approximately 10 days per year for the first 78 full time pay periods (approximately 3 years). Sick leave accrues at approximately 12 days per year. Additionally, the County observes 12 fixed, paid holidays per year.

To review complete benefits information, please visit: http://www.solanocounty.com/civicax/filebank/blobdload.aspx?blobid=16473

Employer
County of Solano
Address
Solano County Human Resources

Fairfield, California, 94533
How to Apply
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