State of Hawai'i
INVESTIGATOR V (MEDICAID FRAUD) - DOWNTOWN, OAHU
State of Hawai'i, Houston, Texas, United States,
Recruitment Number 24-0273This current vacancy position is a permanent full-time position with the
Department of the Attorney General, Criminal Justice Division.Salary :
$5,918 to $7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.The
Investigator V
plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of an investigative agency concerned with civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within its respective jurisdiction, where violations investigated are related to a specific program area, e.g., welfare fraud, or conducts civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within a variety of jurisdictions, such as the Executive, Legislative or Judicial Branches, State departments or agencies, county and federal governments and regulatory boards and commissions, where violations or circumstances investigated are related to a broad variety of program areas, and are not limited to a specific program area (welfare fraud, controlled substances, etc.).This position is located in the
Medicaid Fraud Unit, Criminal Justice Division of the Department of the Attorney General . This position is vested with statewide police powers in accordance with Section 28-11 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and is authorized to carry and use firearms and ammunition. This position is responsible for independently performing investigations in a wide variety of criminal and civil fraud cases involving State Medicaid, medical, and health care programs such as Medicaid and Medicare.Investigations include suspected fraud and abuse by providers; complaints of abuse and neglect of patients, and other criminal cases such as homicide, assault, theft and criminal neglect. A majority of work time is spent conducting criminal investigations which involve interrogation of suspects, interview of witnesses, searching for physical evidence, cultivating informants, maintaining surveillance, doing undercover work, preparing search warrants, assuring that the evidence is properly handled throughout the investigation, and making proper arrests.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:Legal Authorization to Work
: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.Basic Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.Specialized Experience:
Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible
professional investigative
experience which demonstrated:Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data;The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner;Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.Quality of Experience :
At least one (1) year of Specialized Experience must have been comparable in scope, complexity and responsibility to work experience characteristic of the Investigator IV class of work in State service.Selective Certification Requirement ( Criminal Investigations Experience ):
In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques; proper investigative report writing techniques; rules of legal evidence; search and seizure laws; laws of arrest; techniques of and equipment used in surveillance; proper use of force, including deadly force; and the Hawaii Penal Code. Applicants must also be able to review and analyze financial and other written documents.In addition, applicants must possess thorough knowledge of and the ability to properly use firearms in the performance of their duties.Therefore, certification of eligibles for this position shall be restricted to applicants who meet the educational and experience requirements for the class Investigator V, AND:Meet all State and Federal requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition;Are currently, or have previously been, qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency issued handgun to perform his/her duties;Of the three and one-half (3-1/2) years of required Specialized Experience above, applicants must possess at least
TWO (2) years
of experience which involved conducting criminal investigations and demonstrated the
actual
application of the above specialized knowledge and abilities.The Criminal Investigations Experience above may have been gained concurrently as part of the required Specialized Experience, or in a separate capacity.Supervisory Aptitude:
Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.Special Requirements:
This position requires that applicants meet all State and Federal requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition
AND
have been currently or previously qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency issued handgun to perform his/her duties.
Applicants may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.Drug Testing:
If selected for employment, applicants are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test
which must be paid for by the applicant.The information provided above represents a summary of the
complete Minimum Qualification Requirements .The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
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Department of the Attorney General, Criminal Justice Division.Salary :
$5,918 to $7,198 per month (SR-24, Step D to I)Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.The
Investigator V
plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the activities of an investigative agency concerned with civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within its respective jurisdiction, where violations investigated are related to a specific program area, e.g., welfare fraud, or conducts civil, administrative and/or criminal investigations falling within a variety of jurisdictions, such as the Executive, Legislative or Judicial Branches, State departments or agencies, county and federal governments and regulatory boards and commissions, where violations or circumstances investigated are related to a broad variety of program areas, and are not limited to a specific program area (welfare fraud, controlled substances, etc.).This position is located in the
Medicaid Fraud Unit, Criminal Justice Division of the Department of the Attorney General . This position is vested with statewide police powers in accordance with Section 28-11 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) and is authorized to carry and use firearms and ammunition. This position is responsible for independently performing investigations in a wide variety of criminal and civil fraud cases involving State Medicaid, medical, and health care programs such as Medicaid and Medicare.Investigations include suspected fraud and abuse by providers; complaints of abuse and neglect of patients, and other criminal cases such as homicide, assault, theft and criminal neglect. A majority of work time is spent conducting criminal investigations which involve interrogation of suspects, interview of witnesses, searching for physical evidence, cultivating informants, maintaining surveillance, doing undercover work, preparing search warrants, assuring that the evidence is properly handled throughout the investigation, and making proper arrests.To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:Legal Authorization to Work
: The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.Basic Education/Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university.Specialized Experience:
Three and one-half (3-1/2) years of progressively responsible
professional investigative
experience which demonstrated:Initiative, ingenuity, resourcefulness, and judgment required to collect, assemble, and develop facts and other pertinent data;The ability to think logically and objectively, to analyze and evaluate facts, evidence and related information, and arrive at sound conclusions;Skill in written and oral reports and presentation of investigative findings in a clear and concise manner;Tact, discretion, and capacity for obtaining the cooperation and confidence of others.Quality of Experience :
At least one (1) year of Specialized Experience must have been comparable in scope, complexity and responsibility to work experience characteristic of the Investigator IV class of work in State service.Selective Certification Requirement ( Criminal Investigations Experience ):
In order to effectively perform the duties and responsibilities of this position, applicants must possess demonstrated knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques; proper investigative report writing techniques; rules of legal evidence; search and seizure laws; laws of arrest; techniques of and equipment used in surveillance; proper use of force, including deadly force; and the Hawaii Penal Code. Applicants must also be able to review and analyze financial and other written documents.In addition, applicants must possess thorough knowledge of and the ability to properly use firearms in the performance of their duties.Therefore, certification of eligibles for this position shall be restricted to applicants who meet the educational and experience requirements for the class Investigator V, AND:Meet all State and Federal requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition;Are currently, or have previously been, qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency issued handgun to perform his/her duties;Of the three and one-half (3-1/2) years of required Specialized Experience above, applicants must possess at least
TWO (2) years
of experience which involved conducting criminal investigations and demonstrated the
actual
application of the above specialized knowledge and abilities.The Criminal Investigations Experience above may have been gained concurrently as part of the required Specialized Experience, or in a separate capacity.Supervisory Aptitude:
Supervisory aptitude rather than actual supervisory experience may be accepted. This requirement will be considered to have been met when there is strong affirmative evidence of the necessary supervisory abilities and/or potential.Special Requirements:
This position requires that applicants meet all State and Federal requirements applicable to the carrying, possession and use of firearms and ammunition
AND
have been currently or previously qualified by a certified law enforcement firearms instructor to carry a department or agency issued handgun to perform his/her duties.
Applicants may not possess a conviction of domestic violence.Driver's License:
Applicants must possess a valid driver's license at the time of appointment.Drug Testing:
If selected for employment, applicants are required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test
which must be paid for by the applicant.The information provided above represents a summary of the
complete Minimum Qualification Requirements .The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-0936 for assistance.
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