Regulation Agent ; Senior Agent; Identity Fraud Investigation Section; Statewide; MDHHS OIG

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As a senior level investigator, this position performs a full scope of professional regulation assignments with complete responsibility for the most complex, sensitive, and difficult criminal, civil, and administrative investigation assignments involving all Department programs. This position conducts investigations for the Office of Inspector General that are the most complex or of a sensitive nature requiring an in-depth knowledge of the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.

Identity Fraud Investigation Section (IFIS) Agents conduct comprehensive and multifaceted criminal and civil investigations involving the fraudulent acquisition and use of Department program benefits. IFIS agents uncover and expose the existence of sophisticated criminal conspiratorial schemes by employees, contractors, businesses, vendors and recipients through comprehensive investigations, analyzing social media presence, and employing advanced data analytics. Establish the nature of offenses committed and initiate criminal, civil and administrative action to resolve the most intricate criminal and civil allegations and recover program funds.

Initiate complex complaints and investigations involving identity theft, stolen benefits, trafficking of program benefits, multiple suspects, and multilateral cooperation with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies across various jurisdictional venues. Develop recommendations to address fraud vulnerability and organizational control and accountability relating to program law, regulation and policy and procedure.

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Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Preferred:
Possession of a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field.

Regulation Agent 12 - Three years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent P11.

Regulation Agent 9 - 12

Educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of full-time active-duty experience at or above the E-6 level in the uniformed services may be substituted for the education requirement.

OR

Two years of experience as an investigator or detective in a law enforcement, US Armed Services, or private agency conducting criminal investigations or corporate investigations including fraud, embezzlement, and security threats may be substituted for the education and experience required at the entry level; three years of such experience may be substituted at the intermediate level; four years of such experience may be substituted at the experienced level, and five years of such experience may be substituted at the advanced level.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

The physical location of this position will be based at an MDHHS office located within the Michigan county of the selected candidate. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for…