Law Enforcement DHS Agent II/III

Oklahoma Human Services•Oklahoma City, OK

1d•$64,262 - $70,685•Onsite

About The Position

This commissioned peace officer position investigates crimes committed against the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) or programs administered by DHS. Investigations must comply with agency policies, state and federal law, the U.S. and State Constitutions, and established case law. The role investigates food stamp fraud, public assistance fraud, Medicaid eligibility fraud, and administrative violations of Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 340 and Code of Federal Regulations Title 7. The position is based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, with occasional job-related travel. Applicants must have a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance. Salary is $64,261.88 per year at Level II or $70,685.04 per year at Level III, plus full state employee benefits.

Requirements

Level II: Bachelor's degree plus one year of professional experience conducting criminal investigations for a government agency, and CLEET peace officer certification; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying criminal-investigation or professional social work experience as specified in the posting.
Level III: Bachelor's degree plus three years of professional experience conducting criminal investigations for a government agency, and CLEET peace officer certification; or an equivalent combination of education and qualifying criminal-investigation or professional social work experience as specified in the posting.
Valid driver's license at appointment and maintenance of required car insurance.
Meet qualifications for permanent appointment as a Police or Peace Officer under Title 70, Section 3311 O.S. 2001.
Ability and willingness to carry a firearm and use deadly force when required.
Maintain the physical and mental stamina needed to perform the work and accept inherent physical discomforts and dangers.
Willingness to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week; work varied shifts and days, including holidays; travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods; and transfer or accept assignments anywhere in the state.
Pass a rigorous character and background investigation and a psychological evaluation as required by state statutes.

Responsibilities

Investigate crimes committed against DHS or programs administered by DHS while following agency policies, applicable laws, constitutional requirements, and established case law.
Investigate violations of Title 56 OS 243 concerning food stamp fraud.
Investigate violations of Title 56 OS 185 concerning public assistance fraud.
Investigate violations of Title 56 OS 1005.1 concerning Medicaid eligibility fraud.
Investigate administrative violations of Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 340 and Code of Federal Regulations Title 7.