Part-Time-Outside Investigator-County Tax AssessorCollector's Office

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Job Description

• The Part-Time Outside Investigator - Title Services provides investigative support to the Fort Bend County Tax Office involving motor vehicle title and registration matters suspected fraudulent activity questionable documentation and other matters requiring additional research or field investigation.

• The investigator will work closely with Tax Office administration and Title Services staff and when appropriate coordinate with the Fort Bend County Attorneys Office law enforcement agencies the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) and other governmental entities.

• The position is intended to strengthen fraud prevention protect County and State interests assist with complex title-related cases and provide investigative support in matters that extend beyond normal clerical or administrative review.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Investigate suspected fraudulent or irregular motor vehicle title and registration transactions referred by Tax Office administration or Title Services.

• Review title applications supporting documents identification records transaction histories correspondence and other information related to assigned investigations.

• Conduct field investigations when necessary to verify information locate individuals or businesses confirm addresses and obtain information relevant to an investigation.

• Interview customers employees witnesses dealers title service companies and other individuals who may have information relevant to an assigned case.

• Investigate suspected forged altered fraudulent or otherwise questionable documents submitted in connection with motor vehicle title or registration transactions.

• Assist in identifying patterns or trends that may indicate title fraud identity fraud fraudulent documentation misuse of Tax Office processes or other suspicious activity.

• Gather organize preserve and document information and evidence obtained during investigations.

• Prepare clear accurate and detailed investigative reports summarizing findings interviews documentation reviewed actions taken and recommended next steps.

• Maintain an investigative case log and provide periodic status updates to designated Tax Office administration.

• Coordinate with the County Attorneys Office and appropriate law enforcement or regulatory agencies when a matter may require additional investigation legal review or referral.

• Assist Tax Office administration in determining whether suspected fraudulent activity should be referred to the appropriate law enforcement or governmental agency.

• Work with TxDMV and other governmental entities as authorized to obtain or verify information related to title and registration investigations.

• Provide investigative assistance regarding complaints involving title services motor vehicle dealers title service companies customers or transactions when assigned by Tax Office administration.

• Assist with investigations involving suspected internal misconduct related to motor vehicle title or registration transactions when specifically assigned by Tax Office administration and handled in accordance with County policies and applicable law.

• Maintain confidentiality of investigative information employee information customer information motor vehicle records and other sensitive or legally protected information.

• Handle investigative records and evidence in accordance with applicable County procedures retention requirements confidentiality requirements and chain-of-custody practices when applicable.

• Testify or provide information regarding investigative findings in administrative civil or criminal proceedings when properly requested or required.

• Attend meetings with Tax Office administration the County Attorneys Office law enforcement TxDMV or other agencies regarding assigned investigations.

• Provide recommendations for improving internal controls procedures documentation requirements or fraud-prevention measures when an investigation identifies vulnerabilities within Title Services operations.

• Assist with special investigative projects or assignments involving Title Services and motor vehicle operations as directed by the Tax Assessor-Collector Chief Deputy or authorized designee.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong investigative interviewing research and fact-finding skills. Ability to recognize inconsistencies suspicious documentation and potential indicators of fraud.

• Ability to review and analyze complex records and transactions. Strong written communication and investigative report-writing skills.

• Ability to conduct professional interviews involving sensitive or potentially adversarial situations.

• Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information.

• Ability to work independently while maintaining communication with Tax Office administration.

• Ability to interact professionally with County employees customers attorneys law enforcement officers governmental agencies and members of the public.

• Knowledge of investigative procedures evidence handling and documentation practices.

• Familiarity with motor vehicle title and registration laws and TxDMV procedures is preferred.

• Ability to maintain impartiality and objectively document investigative findings.

Minimum Requirements

• Prior experience in law enforcement criminal investigations fraud investigations regulatory investigations motor vehicle/title investigations or a closely related investigative field is preferred.

• Experience investigating fraud financial crimes identity theft document fraud motor vehicle offenses or government-related matters is highly desirable.
  

SALARY: $28.80 hourly (29 Hours/week)

CLOSING DATE: Upon filling position

All full-time and part-time employees are members of the Texas County District Retirement System (TCDRS). Full-time employees also enjoy a wide-range of great benefits.

Fort Bend County is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race color religion or creed sex sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy status (including childbirth and related medical conditions) national origin ethnicity citizenship status age (40 and over) physical or mental disability genetic information protected military and veteran status political affiliation or beliefs or any other classification protected by state federal and local laws unless such classification is a bona fide occupational qualification.

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