Welfare Fraud Investigator
County of MarinABOUT US
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DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES:
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Health & Human Services Special Investigations Unit currently has one full time (1.0FTE) position available.
The Welfare Fraud Investigator is assigned to the Health and Human Services, Special Investigations Unit (SIU). As a sworn peace officer, expectations of the position include a high degree of independence, judgement, self-motivation, and high personal standards of ethics and morals. The Investigator will work with clients, employers, members of the general public, and attorneys. The investigator will be tasked with performing complex investigations, locating, and interviewing suspects and witnesses, identifying and locating evidence, and keeping detailed records. They will perform interviews in person and over the phone with suspects, witnesses, and other parties, gather comprehensive evidence to substantiate findings, utilizing advanced legal procedures to ensure compliance with evidence collection standards. They will collaborate with supervisors, attorneys, and team members on case strategies, testify in court and administrative hearings based on evidence gathered during investigations and stay updated on welfare programs, fraud detection methods, and procedural requirements. The position requires the ability to work efficiently and productively in order to complete work within a timely manner and to exercise unbiased judgement.
HIGHLY DESIRABLE:
Bilingual skills in Spanish and English are highly desirable.
Bilingual Testing/Certification: The successful candidate must possess bilingual skills and must demonstrate proficiency in both Spanish and English prior to appointment. A bilingual proficiency exam will be administered to ensure the candidates possess the appropriate skill level to meet the requirements.
Hybrid Schedule:
The Health and Human Services Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.ABOUT YOU
Our Highly Qualified Candidate
The Welfare Fraud Investigator plays a critical role in uncovering and addressing fraudulent welfare and public assistance activities within the County of Marin. Investigators work with greater autonomy to conduct in-depth investigations, gathering evidence and contributing to case resolutions. They are also responsible for reviewing multiple cases for completeness, conducting interviews and fieldwork, performing surveillance, attending court proceedings or hearings, completing case files and records, and drafting reports. Therefore, the ideal candidate is focused, organized, dependable, flexible, accurate, and able to work with a high degree of independence while exercising sound judgement. This person must have excellent investigative skills coupled with the ability to analyze and interpret evidence, understand and incorporate complicated legal theories, regulations, and various governmental code sections. A high degree of proficiency and knowledge is required in investigative techniques especially in the areas of locating and interviewing individuals and collecting evidence. The candidate will have superior interpersonal skills enabling them to work respectfully and non-judgmentally with diverse groups of people including clients, employers, attorneys, etc while maintaining respectful, collaborative, and helpful working relationships. The candidate will have a high attention to detail and be able to maintain accurate records and assure confidentiality. The ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator in both written and spoken communications and be comfortable interacting with both internal and external audiences.
QUALIFICATIONS- Knowledge of
- Modern criminal investigative techniques and procedures.
- Interviewing and interrogation techniques.
- Laws of arrest, search and seizure and rights of citizens, rules of evidence, court procedures and rules of discovery.
- Financial record keeping and methods of investigating financial crimes.
- Criminal prosecution procedures.
- California codes: Civil; Evidence; Business and Professions; Health and Safety; Penal; Vehicle; and Welfare and Institutions.
- Use and care of firearms.
- Ability to
- Distinguish between criminal and civil prosecution.
- Obtain information through interview, interrogation and observation.
- Analyze, correlate, and evaluate information.
- Provide accurate court testimony.
- Prepare concise written and oral reports.
- Conduct photo lineups; take photographs and latent fingerprints.
- Prepare and execute search warrants and arrest warrants.
- Perform fraud investigations.
- Use various methods including the internet to locate individuals.
- Interview children with sensitivity.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
- Use automated investigative resources: CLETS; EJUS; C-IV; MEDS; SFIS; and EBT databases.
- Possession of the Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Specialized Investigators Basic Course certificate or valid Basic Peace Officer certificate awarded by POST.
- Positions in this classification have as an essential function driving a motor vehicle. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County including review of a recent DMV history. At the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Please note: if selected to move forward in the recruitment process, first round interviews are scheduled for Thursday, March 12th, 2026.
For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Ivana Vande Zande at ivana.vandezande@marincounty.gov.
All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
LiveScan:
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Equivalent to high school graduation, two years of full time criminal investigative experience in a law enforcement agency and demonstrated possession of the listed knowledge and abilities. Special training in criminal investigation or two years of college coursework in criminal justice, police science, criminology or a closely related major may substitute for up to a maximum of one year experience.
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