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Special Investigator/State Detective I-IV - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

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Dover - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Introduction

Delawares Attorney General the States chief law enforcement officer has a broad responsibility to combat crime uphold civil rights safeguard families fight fraud and protect consumers in the First State.

In meeting this mission Attorney General Kathy Jennings is supported by teams of talented lawyers and staff in the Criminal Civil Family Fraud and Consumer Protection and Civil Rights and Public Trust Divisions. Each of the more than 500 staff who work in the Office of the Attorney General are dedicated to serving all Delawareans with integrity and passion.

Deputy Attorneys General with critical support from criminal special investigators victim service specialists paraprofessionals and administrative staff prosecute criminal cases enforce consumer laws provide counsel to state agencies ensure the publics access to open government protect the abused and much more.

Summary Statement

The Fraud and Consumer Protection Division Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) seeks a Special Investigator. Under direct supervision of the Chief Special Investigator this Special Investigator is responsible for conducting investigations of alleged civil and criminal Medicaid fraud by health care providers; patient abuse neglect mistreatment and financial exploitation in facilities; and diversion of pharmaceutical drugs by health care providers in facilities. While this position is located in New Castle County Wilmington Delaware MFCUs jurisdiction is statewide and investigations will require occasional travel to Kent and Sussex Counties.

***Initial Application Review Date: May 212025***

Preferred Qualification

Applicants who do not possess the below preferred qualifications will still be eligible to compete for this position if job requirements are met.


1. Experience with health care fraud investigations.
2. Experience with financial crime investigations.
3. Experience with drug diversion investigations.
4. Experience with abuse/neglect investigations.
5. Experience investigating criminal and civil cases.
6. Experience making educational presentations to the public and/or other
stakeholders.

Essential Functions

This Special Investigator will work directly with MFCU Deputy Attorneys General in prearrest investigations postarrest investigations prosecutions and civil litigation. This Special Investigator will interview witnesses obtain evidence attend court proceedings testify as needed and provide overall vertical prosecution assistance to the Deputy Attorneys General on specific cases. Depending on the investigation type this Special Investigator will also collaborate with MFCU auditors and/or nurse analysts.

This Special Investigator will prepare and submit timely reports of interviews and investigations. This Special Investigator will maintain professional liaisons and coordinate investigations with relevant federal and/or state law enforcement and regulatory agencies. Duties will include conducting outreach or training presentations assisting with the intake of cases as needed and performing other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:


  1. Minimum five years law enforcement experience.
  2. Ability to investigate complex and difficult cases both independently and as part of a team.
  3. Ability to prepare comprehensive investigative reports for review by a Deputy Attorney General for civil and criminal complaints.
  4. Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  5. Current or recent Police Officers Standards Training (POST) certification.
  6. Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word Excel PowerPoint) DELJIS NCIC and LEISS.
  7. Possession of a valid drivers license.
  8. Ability to qualify to carry a DOJissued firearm.
  9. Willingness to travel and attend various training opportunities as needed.

Additional Posting Information

  • Please be sure to upload a recent copy of your resume as you complete the application process for this posting.
  • This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System.
  • This posting may close before 6/12/2025 upon filling the vacant position.

Conditions of Hire

  • Criminal background check: A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire.
  • Direct deposit of paychecks is required as a condition of hire.
  • Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
  • This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment in accordance with Title 29 Chapter 59 and Title 19 Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms.


Benefits

Department of Justice Benefits Include:

  • May be eligible Loan forgiveness (State and Federal).
  • State of Delaware healthcare plan.
  • State of Delaware pension plan.
  • Over 4 weeks of vacation per year.
  • 3 weeks of paid sick leave per year.
  • 12 weeks of paid parental leave.

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service please call (302). TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Numberfor assistance.

The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression.

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