Welfare Fraud Investigator; Supervisor

Come join a team to help eliminate welfare fraud and ensure program integrity!

The Solano County Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) is dedicated to protecting public resources by investigating suspected welfare fraud, preventing program abuse, and helping ensure public assistance benefits are available for those who truly qualify.

Our investigators conduct thorough criminal and administrative investigations, verify eligibility information, recover public funds through over payment collections and court-ordered restitution, and work closely with local, state, and federal partners to uphold the integrity of public assistance programs.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your investigative skills make a real difference in the community, we invite you to join our team.

The Solano County Health and Social Services Department is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join the Special Investigations Bureau as a Welfare Fraud Investigator (Supervisor).

Under general direction, the Welfare Fraud Investigator (Supervisor) plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in the work of investigators responsible for conducting criminal and administrative investigations involving suspected public assistance fraud, theft, forgery, and related offenses.

In this role, you will lead investigative staff while also conducting complex investigations involving eligibility fraud, employee threats, theft, damage to public property, and other assigned investigations. You will review investigative findings, prepare cases for criminal prosecution or administrative action, testify in judicial and administrative proceedings, and serve as an important member of the department's management team.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced investigator who enjoys leading others, solving complex cases, and helping protect public resources through professional, ethical law enforcement.

Education:

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.

(must submit copy of degree or unofficial/official transcripts by the final filing deadline)

Experience:

Three (3) years of full-time paid law enforcement experience working primarily in criminal investigations in a government agency, one (1) year of which must have been as a Welfare Fraud Investigator or equivalent in a government agency.

• Possession of a valid and current P.O.S.T Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC), 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. (must submit copy of POST or BCW by the final filing deadline)
• Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class
  
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Note:

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.

for the 'Welfare Fraud Investigator (Supervisor)' Job Description

• 4/10 Work Schedule
• County-Assigned Vehicle
• Career Incentive Pay (Intermediate & Advanced POST)
• $720 Annual Equipment Allowance
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• CalPERS Retirement
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Up to $5,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Longevity Pay
• 12 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave

10/16/2026
- Deadline to submit application and required documents…