Special Investigator

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS. Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well‑being, fostering self‑sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas. We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today.

DHSS is a great place to kick‑start your profession.

The incumbent receives and investigates complaints of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and financial exploitation involving residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, neighborhood and group homes, and other residential settings. Work includes interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects, and family members, reviewing medical and other records, recording and/or recovering evidence, preparing for and testifying at civil and criminal hearings.

• Conduct investigations, including interviewing to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence, and documenting findings.
• Interview or interrogate witnesses and complainants.
• Verify claims of alleged or probable violations.
• Examine records and documents to ascertain relevant information.
• Gather, control, and evaluate evidence.
• Make judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommend appropriate action.
• Interpret and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
• Prepare various investigative reports.
• Testify before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or courts.
• May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.
• Maintain liaisons with law enforcement and rights protection agencies and coordinate investigations with such agencies as appropriate.

• 10 years experience in conducting investigations as a certified police officer.
• Two years experience in planning, developing, coordinating and implementing investigations.
• Two years experience in determining compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies and procedures.
• Two years experience in narrative report writing.
• Two years experience in civil, criminal or administrative proceedings.
• Two years experience in providing testimony before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or court officials.

This Position is Exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship. A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. You must possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation on their first day of employment.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website.

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. Provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume, including dates of employment, job title, and duties.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.