Law Enforcement DHS Agent III

State of Oklahoma

18d

About The Position

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving criminal and administrative investigations related to crimes committed against the Oklahoma Department of Human Services and crimes committed in the course of its programs, including public assistance fraud and employee violations of agency policy, regulations and applicable state and federal laws. This is the special agent-in-charge of an individual criminal investigative section within the DHS Office of the Inspector General. In this role incumbents will direct the activities of a criminal investigative section with multi-county or statewide responsibilities, as well as establish and maintain close working relationships with law enforcement officials, DHS state, area and county office staffs within their districts. Incumbents will provide direct supervision to lower level investigative and support staff, including performing advanced reviews and investigative oversight. Incumbents review and assign investigations of alleged criminal activities in connection with violations of program policy, procedure, or law to section staff.

Requirements

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree plus three years of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency and four years of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations of public assistance fraud for a government agency and must be CLEET peace officer certified; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency or professional social work experience assessing the needs of individuals who have applied for government assistance programs and determining eligibility for each year of the required bachelor's degree.
Applicants must have a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment.
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
be willing to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work, be willing to be on call twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week
be willing to work varied shifts and work days, including holidays
pass a rigorous character and background investigation
pass a psychological evaluation as required by state statutes
be willing to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time
be willing to transfer where needed and to accept assignment anywhere in the state.

Responsibilities

Investigates violations of state and federal laws as a certified police officer; make arrests, participates in undercover operations and surveillance of persons or targeted locations or establishments where it is believed that the law is being violated.
Gathers and analyzes information; gathers physical or documentary evidence or clues; interviews witnesses; interrogates suspects; analyzes business records; obtains signed statements and affidavits; prepares investigative reports and case records; presents findings in impartial and properly documented reports.
Assists prosecutors in filing charges; appears and testifies as a witness in criminal and administrative court proceedings; drafts and executes legal documents for use in criminal or administrative investigations, subpoenas for evidence, search warrants, arrest warrants and affidavits.
Serves on special assignments as required, including internal investigations and background checks of Department of Human Services staff.
Coordinates and participates in investigative activities with other law enforcement agencies.
May participate as an instructor in providing law enforcement training at the Council for Law Enforcement Education and Training or other courses required for law enforcement officers and/or other Department of Human Services staff.
Studies professional materials relating to new investigative procedures and techniques; studies legal materials related to court rulings and state and federal laws; attends training sessions to acquire new skills.
Conducts investigations of public assistance fraud and violations of Medicaid programs.
Visits contractors and investigates various types of contracts to determine compliance with laws.
Uses various computer data systems, networks, and analytic software to research and gather information regarding criminal and administrative violations of public assistance laws.
Safeguards life and property by investigating and addressing suspicious and or irregular activities at state facilities or institutions and surrounding grounds
Responds to alarms at state facilities or institutions and reports irregular and/or suspicious activities to appropriate personnel or authorities.