WELFARE INVESTIGATOR II chez Sutter County Human Resources, CA
Sutter County Human Resources, CA · Yuba City, États-Unis d'Amérique · Onsite
- Professional
- Bureau à Yuba City
About the Department
Sutter County Health and Human Services is seeking a Welfare Investigator to join their team.
Welfare Investigator's conduct investigations relating to suspected fraudulent receipt of aid; obtains and presents facts and evidence to support administrative action or prosecution; negotiates for and secures repayment of funds fraudulently obtained; and performs related work as required.Working under general supervision, Welfare Investigator II is the journey level in the Welfare Investigator series. Employees at this level are expected to be fully qualified and able to independently perform a wide range of fraud investigations.Some Welfare Investigator II positions may have lead worker responsibilities in agencies with a small investigative function. The Welfare Investigator II differs from the Senior Welfare Investigator in that the latter is the advanced journey level with primary responsibility for functional oversight/evaluation of unit employees, in addition to performing the full range of fraud investigation duties.Welfare Investigator differs from Eligibility Specialist in that the latter is primarily responsible for determining and verifying initial or continuing eligibility for aid. Eligibility Specialists refer cases to Welfare Investigators upon suspected violation of laws, rules, or regulations pertaining to public assistance.
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Position Duties
- Conducts in-house and field investigations of suspected fraudulent receipt of aid.
- Locates and interviews suspected persons, absent parents, and witnesses using a variety of surveillance and tracing methods.
- Analyzes and evaluates witnesses' testimony.
- Enters and retrieves numerical and narrative data from an automated computer system.
- Executes search warrants and makes arrests.
- Examines a variety of records to secure information concerning suspected violations.
- Gathers, assembles, preserves, and reports facts, statements, or affidavits and other evidence for use in legal action.
- Assists in fraud prosecutions in accordance with specific instructions and clearly defined guidelines.
- Arranges for the repayment of funds fraudulently obtained and follows-up to enforce actions for collection of such funds.
- Reads and interprets computer printouts and information on computer screens. Prepares correspondence and reports.
- Interprets and explains the provisions of laws, rules or regulations related to the purpose of the investigation.
- May act in a liaison capacity between the social services department and the District Attorney's office and County Counsel's office.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
- Analyzes investigative findings to determine whether evidence warrants referral to the District Attorney's Office for consideration for filling a criminal complaint; testifies in court as to the outcome of investigations.
Minimum Qualifications
- Interviewing techniques.
- Report writing and record keeping.
- Computer terminology and computer keyboard arrangement. Criminal investigation techniques and procedures.
- Appropriate methods of surveillance, skip tracing methods, and other sources of information used in locating persons or obtaining facts.
- Principles of identification, arrest procedures, search warrant acquisition and execution, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
Ability to:
- Communicate information, both orally and in writing, in a manner that is understandable to others.
- Interview, analyze, and evaluate the statements of witnesses or suspected violators. Learn, interpret, and apply provisions of the welfare laws, search and seizure laws, and the legal rights of citizens.
- Navigate through screens to retrieve information in an automated computer system. Write clear and accurate correspondence and reports.
- Perform basic arithmetical calculations.
- Deal effectively with citizens and public officials under conditions requiring tact and good judgment.
- Gather and document information and evidence by observation, record examination, and interview.
- Negotiate for, and secure payment of, funds fraudulently obtained or funds for support of recipients of aid.
- Coordinate and communicate job activities and investigations with staff responsible for other functions within the Department.
Option 1: One (1) year of full-time experience as a Welfare Investigator I;
Option 2: Two (2) years of full-time experience in investigative work which included locating, observing, and interviewing suspects and witnesses, writing detailed reports of case findings, and preparing and presenting evidence; AND successful completion of twelve (12) semester units of college level course work in criminal investigation techniques and legal aspects of evidence.
Note: Applicant who is close to completing this education requirement may be admitted to the exam process but must meet these requirements at time of appointment.
Welfare Investigators have Peace Officer status and must meet the following requirements under Government Code Sections 1029, 1030,1031: No felony convictions; citizen of the United States; 21 years of age; high school graduate or GED equivalence; be fingerprinted to permit search for criminal records; be of good moral character as determined by a background investigation; be free of any condition which might adversely affect exercise of Peace Officer powers.
Possession of a valid basic peace officer certificate as awarded by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and training;
Successful completion of the regular basic peace officer course as awarded by the California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training within three years prior to appointment.
{Welfare Fraud Investigators appointed to their positions prior to 1/1/2001 and whose employment with the appointing county has been continuous are exempt from the above requirement for the purposes of promotional positions. If the individual leaves the appointing county to work in the same capacity in a different county, he/she must meet the requirements listed above as defined in California Penal Code Section 830.35}.
Welfare Investigators cannot exercise the powers of a peace officer until successful completion of the above requirements.
Other Qualifications
Essential Duties require the following physical skills and work requirements:
Requires the ability to maintain mental capacity which allows the capability of exercising sound judgment and rational thinking under varied circumstances; ability to think and act quickly in emergencies; effectively deal with personal danger; maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include effecting arrests, subduing resisting individuals, chasing fleeing subjects, running, walking, crouching, or crawling during emergency operations, moving equipment and injured/deceased persons, climbing stairs/ladder, performing life-saving and rescue procedures; operate assigned equipment and vehicles; requires sufficient hand/eye coordination to perform semi-skilled repetitive movements, such as using a computer; data entry or use of other office equipment or supplies; maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observation and communicating with others; may be subject to uncomfortable working conditions including exposure to dust, noise, heat or cold.
Prior to appointment to peace officer status, a reading and writing ability assessment, oral interview, background investigation, medical evaluation and psychological evaluation is required.
Employees in this classification may be required to work long, irregular hours, and drive considerable distances on a regular basis.
Other Requirements: Shall not have been convicted of a felony in this state or any other state or in any federal jurisdiction, or of any offense in any other state or in any federal jurisdiction which would have been a felony if committed in this state, pursuant to Government Code, Section 1029; shall have a good moral character as determined by a thorough background investigation pursuant to Government Code Section 1031; shall be a citizen of the State of California pursuant to Government Code 24103. Must be at least 18 years of age at the time of appointment.
License or Certificate: Some positions in this classification may require possession of a valid California Driver License. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California Driver License for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County. Eligibility for employment for those who do not meet this requirement due to disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis by the appointing authority.
NOTE: Sutter County utilizes E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of employees to work in the United States.
The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill any future opening(s), including Part-Time and Extra Help, in this class for up to six months.Recruitment Process:The recruitment process for this position includes completing an application and participating in oral interview(s). Please notify the Human Resources Department prior to the final filing date for this position if you believe you have a disability, which would make it difficult to participate in any portion of the recruitment process and would require reasonable accommodation. Sutter County reserves the right to require medical documentation concerning the need for accommodation. Offers of employment are contingent upon investigation of employment history, references,
The County of Sutter is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Sutter County encourages both incumbents and individuals who have been offered employment to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
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