Welfare Fraud Investigator

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At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

The Health & Human Services Special Investigations Unit currently has one full time (1.0

FTE) position available.

The Welfare Fraud Investigator is assigned to the Health and Human Services, Special Investigations Unit (SIU). As a sworn peace officer, expectations of the position include a high degree of independence, judgement, self-motivation, and high personal standards of ethics and morals. The Investigator will work with clients, employers, members of the general public, and attorneys. The investigator will be tasked with performing complex investigations, locating, and interviewing suspects and witnesses, identifying and locating evidence, and keeping detailed records.

They will perform interviews in person and over the phone with suspects, witnesses, and other parties, gather comprehensive evidence to substantiate findings, utilizing advanced legal procedures to ensure compliance with evidence collection standards. They will collaborate with supervisors, attorneys, and team members on case strategies, testify in court and administrative hearings based on evidence gathered during investigations and stay updated on welfare programs, fraud detection methods, and procedural requirements.

The position requires the ability to work efficiently and productively in order to complete work within a timely manner and to exercise unbiased judgement.

Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable.

The successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.

The Health and Human Services Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

The Welfare Fraud Investigator plays a critical role in uncovering and addressing fraudulent welfare and public assistance activities within the County of Marin. Investigators work with greater autonomy to conduct in-depth investigations, gathering evidence and contributing to case resolutions. They are also responsible for reviewing multiple cases for completeness, conducting interviews and fieldwork, performing surveillance, attending court proceedings or hearings, completing case files and records, and drafting reports.

Therefore, the ideal candidate is focused, organized, dependable, flexible, accurate, and able to work with a high degree of independence while exercising sound judgement. This person must have excellent investigative skills coupled with the ability to analyze and interpret evidence, understand and incorporate complicated legal theories, regulations, and various governmental code sections. A high degree of proficiency and knowledge is required in investigative techniques especially in the areas of locating and interviewing individuals and collecting evidence.

The candidate will have superior…