Fraud Investigator
Seattle Housing Authority•Seattle, WA
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Fraud Investigator performs a range of fraud investigative functions for the Seattle Housing Authority (SHA), including investigating suspected fraud involving applicants, residents, and employees and recommending appropriate remedies. The role also conducts income assessments, background checks, off-site inspections, and interviews; documents findings; coordinates with government agencies; maintains case files and reports; and serves legal documents on SHA’s behalf. The position is based at 101 Elliot Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119, with an opportunity for part-time remote work.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in law enforcement, criminology, social sciences, or a related field, or an additional four years of relevant experience in lieu of the degree.
- Five years of work experience with fraud investigations, including insurance, public housing, and employee fraud.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and conduct investigations of suspected fraud involving applicants, residents, and employees.
- Recommend remedies in fraud cases, including employee disciplinary action, denial or termination of housing assistance, civil proceedings, and referral to government agencies for criminal prosecution.
- Perform income assessments to identify an individual’s income and assets.
- Conduct background checks covering marital status, family composition, employment history, credit history, criminal history, and civil litigation history.
- Perform off-site inspections of designated SHA residents and Housing Choice Voucher program participants.
- Interview employees or program participants in connection with investigations.
- Prepare detailed investigation summaries and supporting documentation for cases resulting in subsidy termination, employee discipline, or criminal prosecution.
- Prepare recommendations for the General Counsel and/or Human Resources Director about referring cases to outside agencies.
- Work with federal, state, and local government agencies to identify partnership opportunities and contacts that improve information sharing about benefits or services provided to SHA applicants, residents, and employees.
- Maintain fraud files and prepare management and other required reports.
- Serve legal documents on behalf of SHA, including court papers related to unlawful detainer (eviction) matters.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS)
- Generous paid leave and holidays
- On-the-job training and growth opportunities
- Opportunity for part-time remote work
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