Special Investigator (Non-peace officer)

Job Description and Duties

As the state's federally mandated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works aggressively to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activities and the illegal diversion of health care resources from California's most vulnerable citizens. Under the general direction of the Supervising Special Investigator I (non-peace officer), the Special Investigator (SI) evaluates and investigates criminal allegations and conduct within the mission of the Office of the California Attorney General, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA). The SI selected will be assigned to the Investigations Section, conducting complex and inter jurisdictional schemes, and assists in the prosecution of such matters.

The SI conducts criminal investigations independently and as a part of an interdisciplinary team of Special Agents and Deputy Attorney Generals to detect and investigate suspected violations that fall under the jurisdiction of DMFEA; identifies, locates and gathers records and evidence to further criminal investigations; assist with search warrants and other official legal papers; organize, review, and analyze evidence, including voluminous banking, business, digital, medical, and paper records; utilize various databases (e.g. DMV, CLETS, Lexis-Nexis) to gather evidence and analyze information/data related to investigations; collect and secure evidence to preserve the chain of custody;  identify, locate, contact and interview suspects, witnesses and victims; testify in court and grand jury proceedings; maintaining accurate case files; provides technical assistance and training; prepares clear, concise and accurate reports. The SI independently performs assigned tasks skillfully, professionally, courteously, and efficiently, exercises independence, initiative, and excellent judgment.

The SI may be required to conduct collateral duties as necessary. Travel is required, throughout the state or nation as necessary. Successful completion of a California POST PC 832 Search and Seizure course is required, which may be performed after hire.

For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website  .

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

Telework is available but is contingent on DMFEA's operational needs. DMFEA’s current telework agreement for the Special Investigator classification is Office-Centered. Office-Centered is defined as employees who work more than 50% within a month in the office. Telework requires California residency.

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.

Candidates who are interested in the Special Investigator position must meet the minimum qualifications in order to be considered. The minimum qualifications for the Special Investigator Classification can be found at: CalHR

Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications must have a list, reinstatement, or lateral transfer eligibility.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Applicants should have excellent writing skills
• Audit, accounting and financial experience is a plus
• We’re seeking a driven, analytical investigator with strong knowledge of financial fraud schemes and money-laundering
• Typologies to detect, disrupt, and remediate financial crimes
• Must be able to exercise good judgment, be willing to work odd and unusual hours, and travel throughout the State of California
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Product ( Excel, Word, Power Point etc) is a plus
• Certifications are a plus (Money-Laundering Certification, Certified Fraud Examiner, CPA, etc.)

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Statement of Qualifications

In 1-2 paragraphs per question, not to exceed 2 pages, write a narrative (i.e., essay format, no lists or bullets, double space, 12 font), please address the prompts below. Please address each prompt individually and clearly label (e.g., “Prompt 1”, “Prompt 2”, “Prompt 3”) which prompt you are responding to in your submission.

• Describe your training and experience and how it has prepared you to conduct and coordinate criminal/fraud investigations. Describe how you gathered, organized, and analyzed records or evidence.
• Describe your experience leading large-scale or complex projects. In your response, provide an example of how you organized the project(s), how you delegated tasks to others, and ensured timely completion.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - A Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) is required. Applicants who do not submit an SOQ will not be considered for this position. The SOQ prompt is listed below. Please note that resumes, letters, transcripts, degrees, your state application, cover letters, and other materials will not take the place of the SOQ.