Special Investigator; Medicaid Fraud , Belleville

Under the direction of the Chief of Investigations, an Investigator is responsible for collecting and analyzing information from a variety of sources and is required to use that information to determine investigative strategies and case objectives. Duties include but are not limited to analyzing documents, collecting and processing evidence, locating and interviewing victims, witnesses and others, arresting and interrogating offenders, performing background checks, writing reports, assisting in office security issues, conducting surveillance and undercover operations, and serving subpoenas and search warrants.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field or a minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience as a sworn officer and certification of an agency approved training program from the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board. This position requires a working knowledge of law enforcement procedures, state, federal and local laws and regulations, a valid Illinois driver’s license and a responsible driving record.

The ability to conduct research using law enforcement databases and open-source search tools is required. Applicants must be LEADS certified or be eligible for LEADS certification. Attendance and the ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships with other agency law enforcement personnel, OAG employees and the general public are required.

In order to be eligible for an interview, the applicant must meet all the minimum qualifications for this position.

Ideal candidates shall possess the following skills and experience:

• Extensive state and/or federal law enforcement experience investigating complex financial and white-collar crimes
• The ability to distill complex financial records, use of the grand jury and familiarity with state and federal banking law
• Proficiency interviewing individuals with extensive professional financial backgrounds
• Prior federal law enforcement experience preferred