South Dakota State Government
The Department of Social Services- Office of Recoveries and Fraud Investigations is seeking an articulate professional who is organized, energetic, motivated, and dependable. This individual must be driven by our vision to build Strong Families, South Dakota's Foundation and Our Future. The Office of Recoveries and Fraud is seeking a candidate to fill the role of Fraud Investigator. The successful candidate will be responsible for investigating cases to ensure that applicants obtain and utilize benefits appropriately according to federal and state regulations. This includes conducting investigations of alleged fraud, researching investigative databases, conducting surveillance, obtaining and preparing evidence, writing comprehensive reports, and interviewing witnesses and subjects of investigation. Fraud Investigators work a flexible schedule that includes both office and field work as appropriate to meet the needs of their investigative case load.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Interviewing and investigative techniques
Data access procedures
Effective methods of benefit fraud detection
Department of Social Services program policies and procedures
Rules and regulations pertaining to recovering improper benefit payments
Skills to
Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up with minimal direction
Attention to detail
Formerly request relevant documentation and review information obtained
Establish and maintain investigative case files
Ability to
Deal tactfully with others
Communicate clearly and concisely
Objectively analyze conflicting allegations, documents, as well as written and verbal statements
Prepare clear and concise correspondence and written reports
Testify at hearings
Exercise judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, regulations, and policies
Draw conclusions based on facts or evidence
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3A6. You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources, Telephone: 605.773.3148, Email: careers@state.sd.us, http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus.
'An Equal Opportunity Employer'
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The Ideal Candidate Will Have
Interviewing and investigative techniques
Data access procedures
Effective methods of benefit fraud detection
Department of Social Services program policies and procedures
Rules and regulations pertaining to recovering improper benefit payments
Skills to
Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up with minimal direction
Attention to detail
Formerly request relevant documentation and review information obtained
Establish and maintain investigative case files
Ability to
Deal tactfully with others
Communicate clearly and concisely
Objectively analyze conflicting allegations, documents, as well as written and verbal statements
Prepare clear and concise correspondence and written reports
Testify at hearings
Exercise judgement and discretion in applying and interpreting laws, regulations, and policies
Draw conclusions based on facts or evidence
This position is eligible for Veterans' Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.
NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.
The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.
The State of South Dakota offers $0 premium employee health insurance option plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information here.
Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=3A6. You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources, Telephone: 605.773.3148, Email: careers@state.sd.us, http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus.
'An Equal Opportunity Employer'
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