Special Agent

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Office of the Kansas Attorney General

Special Agent

Office of Inspector General

About the Position

Classified/Unclassified Service:
Unclassified (At-Will)

Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full-Time

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Locations:
Topeka, Kansas (Shawnee County) This is not a remote position.

Eligible to Receive Benefits:
Yes

Veterans' Preference Eligible:
Yes

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday; 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Compensation

Hourly Compensation Range: $25.27 - $34.00 DOE

Employment Benefits

* Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage

* Sick & Vacation leave

* Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave

* Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)

* Fitness Centers in select locations

* Employee discounts with the STAR Program

* Retirement and deferred compensation programs [KPERS
-Not Kansas Police & Fire KP&F]

Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information…

The Office of Inspector General within the Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill (2) Special Agent (Commissioned Law Enforcement) positions to conduct investigations involving fraud, waste, abuse, and other illegal acts within the State of Kansas' programs.

We are an organization that values individuals who strive to work in a team environment, where a positive attitude and willingness to assist others is critical. We seek to hire individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency and professionalism. You should be well-organized, self-motivated, and punctual. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required. All employees within the Office of Inspector General are expected to perform work duties in an objective, unbiased, and independent manner.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

* Working with other team members, conduct routine and advanced white-collar investigations of matters relating to cash, food, and health assistance fraud, and fraud in the administration of the these programs.

* Locate, collect, analyze, and preserve evidence, which largely consists of cash, food, and health assistance claims and payment documentation.

* Develop and prepare accurate detailed reports of investigative findings with recommendations, and appropriate justification, for civil, criminal, or administrative action.

* Conduct interviews and prepare reports on information gathered from potential witnesses and suspects.

* Procure, analyze, and interpret computerized data, financial records, medical records, investigative records, legal documents, federal and state laws, regulations, policies and other material in the pursuit of evidence of fraud, waste, abuse, and other illegal acts involving the cash, food, and health assistance programs.

* Testify as a witness in administrative or court proceedings resulting from investigations.

* Coordinate investigations, also working with appropriate state and federal agencies, including the state Medicaid agency, the United States Attorney's Office, state and federal investigative agencies, district and county attorneys, and local law enforcement agencies.

* Prepare, coordinate, and execute search warrants, including acting as the affiant in search warrant proceedings, as necessary.

* Perform tasks related to apprehension, arrest, and booking of suspects.

Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to the position description at any time. The position description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position or that these duties may not be shared by other employees holding similar positions. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.

TRAVEL

Some travel within Kansas for hearings, trials, and prosecution-related duties will be required. Occasional out-of-state travel for training may be required. A valid driver's license is required when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or…