Job Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Crime Victim Services Division of the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) is seeking an Investigator that provides legal advice, counsel, and assistance; examines detailed records and renders comprehensive investigative reports and legal opinions; prepares legal documentation; represents the State's interest in civil and criminal matters; and assists in drafting bills and amendments for legislative consideration. May train others.

The OAG is a dynamic state agency with over 4,000 employees throughout the State of Texas. As the State's law firm, the OAG provides exemplary legal representation in diverse areas of law. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits (https://ers.texas.gov/Benefits-at-a-Glance) along with tremendous opportunities to do important work at a large, dynamic state agency making a positive difference in the lives of Texans.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Conducts advanced criminal investigations and examinations of alleged fraud and abuse, including violations of state and federal laws, and rules and regulations on service providers and/or individuals who apply to the Crime Victims' Compensation program; maintains confidentiality of all case related matters.
• Plans criminal investigations, including contacting and interviewing defendants and witnesses on allegations of fraud and abuse
• Reviews, examines and analyzes computer data from various sources, including business records, financial records, investigative reports and medical records; collects evidence and conducts detailed program reviews to identify issues associated with Crime Victims' Compensation fraud and/or abuse
• Prepares detailed investigative reports on cases with the potential for criminal and/or legal action
• Testifies in court and at administrative hearings as required
• Trains and mentors' investigators and other employees, including conducting in-service training to providers and the community; establishes and maintains working relationships with appropriate law enforcement agencies and district/county attorneys
• Attends work regularly in accordance with agency leave policy
• Complies with all applicable security and safety rules, regulations and standards
• Performs related work as assigned
• Maintains relevant knowledge necessary to perform essential job functions
• Attends work regularly in compliance with agreed-upon work schedule
• Ensures security and confidentiality of sensitive and/or protected information
• Complies with all agency policies and procedures, including those pertaining to ethics and integrity

Qualifications:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Investigator II:
• Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; experience in the following (or closely related) fields may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis: full-time investigations, law enforcement, auditing, accounting, compliance monitoring, Medicaid, Medicare, health care insurance
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in effective oral and written communication, including writing reports
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively with others in a professional office environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with the FLSA
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 5%
• Investigator III: All of the above qualifications for an Investigator II, PLUS:
• Experience: One year of full-time experience working in the following (or closely related) fields: full-time investigations, law enforcement, auditing, accounting, compliance monitoring, Medicaid, Medicare, health care insurance

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Other Language: Ability to proficiently read, write, and speak Spanish

TO APPLY

To apply for a job with the OAG, electronic applications can be submitted through CAPPS Recruit. A State of Texas application must be completed to be considered, and paper applications are not accepted. Your application for this position may subject you to a criminal background check pursuant to the Texas Government Code. Military Crosswalk information can be accessed at

https://hr.sao.texas.gov/Compensation/MilitaryCrosswalk/MOSC_ComplianceInspectionandInvestigation.pdf

THE OAG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER