Law Enforcement DHS Agent I/II/III

Oklahoma Human Services•Oklahoma City, OK

4d•$59,778 - $70,685•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Enforcement DHS Agent is a commissioned peace officer position located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The incumbent investigates crimes committed against the Oklahoma Department of Human Services (DHS) or programs administered by DHS, following agency policies, state and federal law, the U.S. and State Constitutions, and established case law. Investigations include 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. Job-related travel is occasional, though the position requires willingness to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods. The role may be safety sensitive.

Requirements

Level I: A bachelor's degree, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying professional criminal investigation or professional social work experience for each year of the required bachelor's degree.
Level II: A 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 experience as described in the posting.
Level III: A 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 experience as described in the posting.
Possess a valid driver's license at appointment and maintain required car insurance.
Meet qualifications for permanent appointment as a Police or Peace Officer under Title 70, Section 3311 O.S. 2001.
Be able and willing to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required.
Maintain the physical and mental stamina necessary to perform the work and accept its inherent physical discomforts and dangers.
Be willing 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.
Be willing to transfer as needed and accept assignment anywhere in Oklahoma.
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 in accordance with agency policies, applicable law, constitutional requirements, and established case law.
Investigate Food Stamp Fraud under Title 56 OS 243.
Investigate Public Assistance Fraud under Title 56 OS 185.
Investigate Medicaid Eligibility Fraud under Title 56 OS 1005.1.
Investigate administrative violations of Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 340 and Code of Federal Regulations Title 7.