Fraud Investigator

State of Maine • Portland, ME

4d • $23 - $32 • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Fraud Investigator to investigate and prepare cases of alleged public assistance fraud and/or related crimes for prosecution and recovery of overpayments. This role involves reviewing complaints of alleged public assistance fraud, interviewing witnesses and complainants, conducting investigations, gathering evidence, writing investigation reports, and referring cases for prosecution. The investigator will also handle violations for administrative hearings and sanctions and testify as a State witness. This work requires extensive personal contact, the use of investigative and collection techniques, and statewide travel.

Requirements

• A Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Business or Public Administration, or related field.
• 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.
• Must pass a fingerprint background check.
• 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
• Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees
• 12 days of sick leave per year
• Health insurance coverage (State pays 85%-95% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (State contributes 14.06% of employee's pay towards MainePERS)
• Gym Membership Reimbursement (up to $40 per month)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness eligibility
• 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)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level