Attorney General Detective

State of Maine•Augusta, GA

18h•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of the Attorney General is hiring a Detective for its Healthcare Crimes Unit (HCU) within the Criminal Division. The HCU investigates and prosecutes fraud in the administration of the MaineCare Program and fraud in the activities of providers of medical assistance under that program. It also protects residents and patients in health care facilities by investigating and prosecuting allegations of abuse and neglect. This position is based in Augusta and involves highly independent investigative and protective-services work on advanced and complex suspected violations of state law by health care providers or their employees, including complicated financial fraud schemes. The work includes criminal and civil investigations, interviewing witnesses, gathering and protecting evidence, preparing investigative reports, testifying in court, and consulting with and training other law enforcement agencies and personnel.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Law Enforcement, or a related area, and four years of experience in law enforcement or investigative work; equivalent related experience and/or training may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis.
Certification as a full-time law enforcement officer in Maine before attaining permanent status in the class.
Submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, three references, and completed direct hire application.
Credentials, criminal records, driver's license, and applicable professional license requirements are subject to verification as a condition of a job offer.

Nice To Haves

Experience in financial fraud investigations.

Responsibilities

Conduct advanced and complex criminal and civil investigations into alleged or suspected violations of state laws by health care providers or their employees.
Investigate complicated financial fraud schemes.
Interview witnesses.
Gather and protect evidence.
Prepare reports of investigations.
Testify to investigative facts in court.
Consult with and provide training to other law enforcement agencies and personnel.
Investigate and prosecute allegations of abuse and neglect in health care facilities.

Benefits

13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and more than three weeks of vacation leave annually; vacation accrual increases with years of service.
Overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
The State pays 85%–95% of employee-only health insurance premiums, depending on salary; a 5% employee-only premium credit is available for participation in the applicable program.
The State pays 100% of employee-only dental insurance premiums.
State contributions to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness through the State's qualified-employer status.
Employee assistance through the Living Resources Program.
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including fathers and adoptive parents.
Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.