Welfare Fraud Investigator (Entry/Journey DOQ)

Welfare Fraud Investigator

The Solano County Health and Social Services Department is seeking qualified candidates to join the Special Investigations Bureau as entry or journey level Welfare Fraud Investigator.

Welfare Fraud Investigator (Entry) - ($7,266.58 - $8,832.57/month)

Under direction, employees in this entry level class conduct routine investigations to verify eligibility for Public Assistance, theft and forgery; may, in a training capacity, participate in and conduct more complex welfare fraud investigations; performs related duties as required. Employees may be promoted from the entry level to the journey level without further examination in flexibly-staffed classes.

Welfare Fraud Investigator (Journey) - ($8,548.53 - $10,390.78/month)

Under direction, conducts routine and complex investigations, regarding public assistance eligibility, theft, and fraud, as well as other investigations such as threats against department employees and theft of and damage to public property; prepares cases substantiated for administrative and/or formal legal action; testifies in both judicial and non-judicial proceedings; and performs related duties as required.

The current vacancies are for regular, full-time positions.

Position Requirements

Welfare Fraud Investigator (Entry)

Education: Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a closely related field; or a California Intermediate Post Certificate can substitute for education requirements. (must submit copy of unofficial/official transcript by application review deadline)

AND

Experience/Training: One year of full-time paid investigative experience in criminal investigations in a government agency;

AND

Possession of a valid and current P.O.S.T Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC) OR valid and current California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Peace Officer Certificate OR Possession of a Basic Course Waiver (BCW) is required. (must submit copy of POST or BCW by application review deadline)

Licensing, Certification and Registration requirements:

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C.

Note: All training must be in compliance with the POST three-year rule and all licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.

Welfare Fraud Investigator (Journey)

Education: Associate's Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a closely related field; or a California Intermediate Post Certificate can substitute for education requirements. (must submit copy of degree or unofficial/official transcripts by application review deadline)

AND

Experience/Training: Two years of full-time paid law enforcement experience working primarily in criminal investigations in a government agency.

AND

Licensing, Certification and Registration requirements:

Possession of a valid and current P.O.S.T Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC) OR valid and current California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Peace Officer Certificate OR Possession of a Basic Course Waiver (BCW) is required. (must submit copy of POST or BCW by application review deadline)

Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver's License, Class C.

Note: All training must be in compliance with the POST three-year rule and all licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.

6/27/2023 at 5 pm First application review deadline to submit application and required documents.

Please visit the County of Solano website, www.jobsatsolanocounty.com, to apply.