The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill an Investigator position in our Public Protection Division. We're an organization that values individuals who strive to work in a team environment, where a positive attitude and willingness to assist others is critical. We seek to hire individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency and professionalism. This position will rely heavily on the ability to review and digest financial information, maintain organized and detailed records of investigation, and developing illustrative products demonstrating financial activities. Successful candidates must be ethical, well-organized, self-motivated, punctual and prompt. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
This position is NOT a certified law enforcement position and conducts civil investigations only.
PRIMARY DUTIES
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Review, evaluate, and investigate complaints and referrals relating to violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), the Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (KCOSA), and other relevant consumer protection laws.
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Procure, analyze, and interpret documents, statements, records, policies, and other relevant materials in the pursuit of evidence demonstrating violations of the law.
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Interview relevant parties in the pursuit of evidence demonstrating violations of the law, including consumers, suppliers, and third-parties.
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Accept telephone calls, emails, and walk-in visits from consumers, law enforcement, and other third-parties, providing appropriate guidance and/or referrals as necessary.
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Participate in multidisciplinary efforts and investigations with appropriate state and federal agencies.
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Prepare letters, reports, correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, and other documents as needed.
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Work alongside Assistant, First Assistant, and Deputy Attorneys General in developing cases for enforcement actions and/or civil trials.
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Testify as an investigative witness in enforcement actions and/or civil trials.
Participate in law enforcement education and public outreach activities, such as public presentations to consumer groups, schools, business associations, and community organizations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and additional duties may be added.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to the position description at any time. The position description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
TRAVEL
The individual appointed to this position is expected to travel to the locations required to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Occasional in-state travel is required. A valid driver’s license is required when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field(s). Professional or technical experience, as deemed by the Attorney General to be sufficient qualification to perform the assigned work, may be substituted for the required college study.
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At least three (3) years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative work.
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Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel applications.
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Ability and willingness to learn technologies, applications, fraud trends, laws, and regulations.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
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Two years’ experience investigating (i.e., performing fact-finding analysis, investigative research, data analysis, and report writing).
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Experience examining financial documents, bank records, and other transactional information; OR
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Experience in automotive sales repairs, and/or mechanics.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements
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As a condition of employment, candidate(s) are subject to a pre-employment screening process to include a fingerprint and name-based criminal history records check and reference/background check of past and present employers. The pre-employment screening process will be waived for current OAG personnel who have previously completed the screening requirements.
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In this position, you would be authorized access to private information to the extent necessary to perform the assigned duties. Employees of the OAG are required to protect against unauthorized access to such information, ensure the security and privacy of such information, and disclose any anticipated threats or hazards to such information. Employees must be cautious not to release this information to the public or other individuals, including but not limited to OAG employees who have not been authorized or who do not have a legitimate organizational, departmental, or business need to know. Any questions regarding releasing such information to another person should be directed to the employee’s supervisor.
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State of Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate. A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the Office of Kansas Attorney General. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue, which reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law.
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If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue - Tax Clearance Frequently Asked Questions
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Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
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PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785)296-7712, scanned and emailed to [email protected], or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter.
