Law Enforcement DHS Agent II/III

Oklahoma Human Services•Tulsa, OK

13d•$64,262 - $70,685•Onsite

About The Position

This is a commissioned peace officer position. The incumbent is tasked with the investigation of crimes committed against DHS or programs administered by DHS while strictly following agency policies, State law, Federal law, the U.S. Constitution, the State Constitution, and established case law. The incumbent is tasked with investigating violations of Title 56 OS 243- Food Stamp Fraud, Title 56 OS 185- Public Assistance Fraud, and Title 56 OS 1005.1- Medicaid Eligibility Fraud. The incumbent is also tasked with investigating administrative violations of Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 340 and the Code of Federal Regulations Title 7.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree plus one year of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency (for Level II).
Bachelor's degree plus three years of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency (for Level III).
CLEET peace officer certified.
Valid driver's license.
Maintain required car insurance.
Meet the qualifications for permanent appointment as Police or Peace Officers as provided for in Title 70, Section 3311 O.S. 2001.
Possess the ability and willingness to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required.
Have and maintain physical and mental stamina to perform the work.
Willing to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work.
Pass a rigorous character and background investigation.
Pass a psychological evaluation as required by state statutes.

Nice To Haves

Professional social work experience assessing the needs of individuals who have applied for government assistance programs and determining eligibility (can substitute for education).
Willing to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time.
Willing to transfer where needed and to accept assignment anywhere in the state.

Responsibilities

Investigate crimes committed against DHS or programs administered by DHS.
Investigate violations of Title 56 OS 243- Food Stamp Fraud.
Investigate violations of Title 56 OS 185- Public Assistance Fraud.
Investigate violations of Title 56 OS 1005.1- Medicaid Eligibility Fraud.
Investigate administrative violations of Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 340.
Investigate administrative violations of the Code of Federal Regulations Title 7.
Carry a firearm and use deadly force as required.
Be on call twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week.
Work varied shifts and work days, including holidays.
Travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time.
Transfer where needed and accept assignment anywhere in the state.