Investigator 3

State of Iowa•Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IA

3d•Remote

About The Position

The Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing (DIAL) is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, solution-oriented, and enthusiastic professional to join our regulatory department and serve as an Investigator 3 within Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the DIAL Investigations Division. DIAL’s mission is Achieve Compliance through Education, Regulation, and Due Process for a Safe and Healthy Iowa. Our goal is to be an effective, efficient and approachable regulatory agency. To accomplish our Mission, the individual selected for this position will assist the Iowa Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in maintaining the integrity of the Iowa Medicaid program and the provision of Medicaid services by investigating allegations of fraud committed against the Iowa Medicaid program, fraudulent activities, and patient abuse pertaining to the provision of Medicaid goods and services. DIAL is a multifaceted regulatory agency charged with protecting the health, safety, and well-being of Iowans, and is comprised of eight core operational divisions: Administrative Hearings, Building & Construction, Health & Safety, Investigations, Labor/OSHA, Licensing, Workers’ Compensation, and Administration.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with major course work in law enforcement, corrections, criminology, police science, accounting, finance or law and experience equal to two years of full-time work in law enforcement, corrections or criminal investigation
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in an area not listed above and experience equal to three years of qualifying work
A combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying full-time experience for each thirty semester hours of general college or university coursework
Employees with current continuous experience in the State executive branch that includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as an Investigator 1 or 2, or in a comparable position involving investigative work experience
Applicants for positions in the Department of Inspections and Appeals must undergo a background investigation which includes a criminal history check and a dependent adult and child abuse registry check
As required for entry into the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy for designated positions, successful applicants must be of good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation and not have been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude
Applicants must be a United States citizen
Some positions may require a valid driver's or chauffeur's license

Nice To Haves

Trustworthy, ethical, reliable, and tenacious individual with experience conducting criminal investigations
Works collaboratively with a diverse group of people
Treats customers courteously and be responsive to their needs
Displays high standards of professional and ethical conduct
Commits to providing a high-quality service
Addresses and listens to others in respectful manner
Possesses a high level of organization skills and is process-driven

Responsibilities

Conducting interviews of victims, suspects, and witnesses for criminal and/or civil investigations
Collecting evidence, conduct surveillance and undercover activities
Obtaining and analyze various types of records
Completing thorough, accurate, and organized investigative law enforcement reports
Cooperating with local, state, and federal law enforcement partners and outside administrative/regulatory agencies
Exhibiting proficient computer skills to utilize case management system and other computer databases
Maintaining confidentiality of all case information
Understanding and apply state and federal laws, rules, and regulations, along with Medicaid programs and policies
Completing necessary training as required by state, department, and unit policies
Interacting with the general public in a professional and courteous manner
Testifying in state and federal criminal, civil, and administrative hearings
Communicating clearly and effectively in verbal and written form with others

Benefits

Excellent health, dental, life and vision insurance
Generous paid time off, including vacation, paid holidays, and sick leave accrual
Opportunities for professional development
Flexible Spending Accounts for medical and dependent care
Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package
Optional 401A plan with employer contribution
Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
Employee Assistance Program
Access to an on-site employee fitness center
Employee Discount Programs