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Join a team dedicated to protecting public resources by investigating complex fraud, employee misconduct, and criminal activity. In this role, you'll collaborate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, conduct interviews and surveillance, analyze investigative data, prepare detailed case reports, and testify in legal proceedings. If you have strong analytical skills, enjoy solving complex cases, and are committed to integrity and public service, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:
Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions.
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results
Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.
Job Duties:
- Conducts investigations into suspected recipient fraud, employee misconduct, and other criminal or administrative violations involving agency programs and services.
- Collects, analyzes, and documents evidence through interviews, surveillance, records research, and the use of investigative databases and computer systems.
- Collaborates with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and oversight organizations to support investigations and case resolution.
- Prepares comprehensive investigative reports, financial loss reports, affidavits, and other case documentation for administrative, civil, and criminal proceedings.
- Interviews suspects, witnesses, and other involved parties to obtain facts, statements, and evidence relevant to investigations.
- Serves as the agency representative in administrative hearings, Civil Service appeals, and court proceedings by presenting evidence and providing testimony.
- Maintains accurate investigative records within the agency's Case Management Information System (CMIS) and processes required recovery, repayment, and program disqualification documentation.
Position-Specific Details:
Location: Medical Vendor Administration / FS Fraud & Recovery / East Baton Rouge Parish
Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months), or Detail to Special Duty
Cost Center: 3052130100
Position Number(s): 50689399
Career Progression: This position may be filled as a Fraud Investigator 1 or 2 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.
Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity.
Fraud Investigator 1 - $21.27 hr / $1,701.60 bi-weekly
Fraud Investigator 2 - $22.76 hr / $1,820.80 bi-weekly
How To Apply:
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
- Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.
Contact Information:
Samantha Johnson
LA Department of Health (LDH)
Division of Human Resources
PO Box 4818
Baton Rouge, LA 7082
1225-342-6477
This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218.
LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.
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LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.
