Fraud Investigator

The Job

The Fraud Investigation Unit of the Human Services Program Integrity Division is recruiting for Fraud Investigators who identify, investigate, and eliminate fraudulent receipt of public assistance (CalWORKS, CalFresh, etc.). This includes collecting and documenting evidence and preparing reports on findings to be used either in the prevention of fraud or in the prosecution of an individual by the District Attorney's office. Active peace officers that meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply. San Bernardino County has reciprocity with PERS and encourages PERS employees to apply.

Bilingual Compensation: Candidates with bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are encouraged to apply. Applicants must pass a language competency examination in order to receive bilingual compensation.

For more detailed information, refer to the Fraud Investigator job description.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Fraud Investigators are Peace Officers [P.C. 830.35(a)] and are authorized to carry a firearm.

Fraud Investigators must:

(1) Be at least 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States or a legal resident who has applied for citizenship.

(2) Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

(3) Be fingerprinted and pass a background investigation, medical examination and psychological evaluation - candidates must NOT have been convicted of a felony.

(4) Have completed the California Specialized Investigator Academy -OR- possess a current, unexpired, California Basic POST Certificate.

License: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Employees may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Certificate: Must possess a current, unexpired, California POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate OR California Specialized Investigator Certificate.

Note: Candidate must attach a high-quality copy of their current, unexpired, California POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certification (and Requalification Certificate, if applicable), or California Specialized Investigator Certificate with the application.

-AND-

Experience (Applicants must meet one of the following options):

Option 1: One (1) year of experience as a criminal investigator with sworn peace officer status. Experience should include primary responsibility for full-time follow-up criminal investigations in a law enforcement agency. Note: Traffic investigations and Correctional Facility investigations are not considered qualifying experience.

Option 2: Two (2) years of law enforcement patrol experience with sworn peace officer status enforcing the general criminal laws of the State.

Selection Process

There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based upon a review of the Application and/or Resume and Supplemental Questionnaire. The most highly qualified candidates may be referred for a selection interview.

Application Procedure : To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 pm, May 03, 2024. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider applyingbefore the posted deadline date. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

If you require technical assistance, please click HERE to review the Government Jobs online application guide , or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.

EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans’ Preference points. Click here for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process .

Specialized Peace Officers Unit

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits*, please click here .

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at hr.sbcounty.gov/employee-benefits/ .

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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