Fraud Investigator

State of Maine•Portland, OR

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Investigate and prepare cases of alleged public assistance fraud and/or related crimes for prosecution and recovery of overpayments. Review of complaints of alleged public assistance fraud. Interview witnesses, complainants, and others with knowledge of the facts. Conduct fraud investigations. Gather evidence. Write investigation reports. Refer cases for prosecution. Investigate violations for administrative hearings and sanctions. Testify as a State witness to facts developed during the conduct of an investigation. This work requires extensive personal contact and the use of other appropriate investigative and collection techniques. State-wide travel is required.

Requirements

Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Business or Public Administration, or related field -AND- one year experience in criminal investigation, law enforcement, forensic accounting, auditing, or related field.
Directly related work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
Must pass Criminal Justice Information Services (“CJIS”) clearance, as well as a fingerprint background check.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of investigative procedures, methods, techniques and use of associated equipment.
Experience in criminal investigations

Responsibilities

Investigate and prepare cases of alleged public assistance fraud and/or related crimes for prosecution and recovery of overpayments.
Review of complaints of alleged public assistance fraud.
Interview witnesses, complainants, and others with knowledge of the facts.
Conduct fraud investigations.
Gather evidence.
Write investigation reports.
Refer cases for prosecution.
Investigate violations for administrative hearings and sanctions.
Testify as a State witness to facts developed during the conduct of an investigation.

Benefits

13 paid holidays
3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
12 days of sick leave per year
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums
Retirement Plan – The State contributes the equivalent of 14.06% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – up to $40 per month
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness
Living Resources Program – employee assistance program
Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – MaineSaves 457(b) account