Regulation Agent 9-P11 (Fraud Investigator) - MDHHS OIG (Multiple Counties in Northwest MI)
About The Position
The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) - Career Brochure is seeking to hire a Regulation Agent to conduct investigations of fraud, waste or abuse by recipients, non-Medicaid providers and vendors of all MDHHS administered public assistance programs, such as food and cash assistance, as well as Medicaid and childcare programs. Positive investigation results are typically forwarded for prosecution or are addressed through administrative review. Investigative outcomes include criminal charges/convictions, restitution/repayment and program disqualification. Investigators make program improvement recommendations based on their results.
Requirements
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
- Regulation Agent P11 - Two years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent 10.
- Successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check.
- An additional extensive background check will be conducted on candidates being considered for the vacancy.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field is preferred.
- Alternative Education and Experience: Regulation Agent 9 to 12 Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.
- Alternative Education and Experience: Two years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience required at the entry level; three years of such experience may be substituted at the intermediate level; four years of such experience may be substituted at the experienced level, and five years of such experience may be substituted at the advanced level.
Responsibilities
- Conduct investigations of fraud, waste or abuse by recipients, non-Medicaid providers and vendors of all MDHHS administered public assistance programs, such as food and cash assistance, as well as Medicaid and childcare programs.
- Forward positive investigation results for prosecution or address them through administrative review.
- Make program improvement recommendations based on investigation results.
Benefits
- Employees will be provided computers to perform state work.
- Phones may also be provided for necessary communications.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
