Welfare Fraud Investigator (Entry/Journey) DOQ

Solano County•Fairfield, CA

41d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Special Investigations Bureau is responsible for conducting investigations of alleged fraud in various public assistance programs, detecting fraud in those programs, and conducting verification inquiries in an effort to prevent fraud before it occurs. The Bureau is also responsible for collecting criminal and administrative overpayments, as well as court-ordered restitution stemming from criminal convictions for welfare fraud. The Solano County Health and Social Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to join the Special Investigations Bureau as entry or journey level Welfare Fraud Investigator. The Welfare Fraud Investigator (Entry) will conduct routine investigations to verify eligibility for Public Assistance, theft and forgery; may, in a training capacity, participate in and conduct more complex welfare fraud investigations; performs related duties as required. Employees may be promoted from the entry level to the journey level without further examination in flexibly-staffed classes. The Welfare Fraud Investigator (Journey) will conduct routine and complex investigations, regarding public assistance eligibility, theft, and fraud, as well as other investigations such as threats against department employees and theft of and damage to public property; prepares cases substantiated for administrative and/or formal legal action; testifies in both judicial and non-judicial proceedings; and performs related duties as required.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a closely related field; or a California Intermediate Post Certificate can substitute for education requirements.
One year of full-time paid investigative experience in criminal investigations in a government agency (for Entry level).
Two years of full-time paid law enforcement experience working primarily in criminal investigations in a government agency (for Journey level).
Possession of a valid and current P.O.S.T Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC), OR valid and current California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Peace Officer Certificate, OR Possession of a Basic Course Waiver (BCW) is required.
Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.
Must submit copy of degree or unofficial/official transcripts by application review deadline.
Must submit copy of POST or BCW by application review deadline.
All training must be in compliance with the POST three-year rule and all licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.
Must meet minimum peace officer standards concerning citizenship, age, character, education and physical/mental condition as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 of the California Government Code.
Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign a statement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to child abuse reporting.
Independent travel may be required.
Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service.

Nice To Haves

10% Advanced POST Certificate Pay

Responsibilities

Conduct routine investigations to verify eligibility for Public Assistance, theft and forgery.
Participate in and conduct more complex welfare fraud investigations (in a training capacity for Entry level).
Conduct routine and complex investigations regarding public assistance eligibility, theft, and fraud (for Journey level).
Conduct other investigations such as threats against department employees and theft of and damage to public property (for Journey level).
Prepare cases substantiated for administrative and/or formal legal action.
Testify in both judicial and non-judicial proceedings.