Date Posted:

March 4, 2015

Salary: 

$6,008 – 6,755 / Month 

Description:

The County of Santa Cruz announces a job opportunity for:

Welfare Fraud Investigator II
Open and Promotional
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Only
Salary: $6,008 – 6,755 / Month

Plus a Bilingual differential of up to $.85 / Hour

Last Date to Apply: Continuous – Applications accepted continuously. All applications on file in the Personnel Department as of any given Friday may be reviewed and scheduled for testing to accommodate future hiring.

The Job: Under direction, to investigate cases of suspected welfare fraud and violations of the Public Assistance laws and regulations; to locate and interview witnesses and persons suspected of violations; to obtain and present facts and evidence to support administrative action or prosecution; and to do other work as required. The current vacancy is for a FULL-TIME position. Candidates will be tested by the County of Santa Cruz on their bilingual skills for speaking, reading, and writing and those who pass will be eligible to move forward with recruitment.

Qualifications:

The Requirements: Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities, is qualifying. A typical way to obtain these would be: One year of experience as a Welfare Fraud Investigator I at Santa Cruz County or equivalent, OR possession of a high school diploma or GED Equivalency and three years of professional experience performing responsible investigative work in a law enforcement agency.

License/Certificate: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C Driver License issued by the California State Department of Motor Vehicles during the course of employment. Successful completion of a Specialized Investigator’s Basic Course approved by POST (to meet Penal Code 832.25 requirements) within three years prior to appointment to the class OR possession of a valid Basic Peace Officer Certificate as awarded by POST OR successful completion of the regular basic course certified by POST within three years prior to appointment.

Background Investigation: Ability to pass a full background investigation, medical exam as well as a required psychological exam to meet provisions of Government Code Section 1031. Special Working Conditions: Exposure to variable temperatures and weather conditions; confined work spaces; heights; two-way radio noise; strong, unpleasant odors; infections which might cause chronic disease or death; dust and pollens; chemical irritants; possibility of experiencing bodily injury and/or burns; and contact with a diverse population. Other Special Requirements: Must be a citizen of the United States or a permanent resident alien who is eligible for and has applied for citizenship; willingness when necessary to work irregular hours in various locations throughout the County.

How to Apply:

Apply online at www.santacruzcountyjobs.com or mail/bring an application to: Santa Cruz County Personnel Department, 701 Ocean Street, Room 310, Santa Cruz, CA 95060. For information, call (831) 454-2600. Hearing Impaired TDD# (831) 454-2123. Applications will meet the final filing date if received: 1) in the Personnel Department by 5:00 p.m. on the final filing date, 2) submitted online before midnight of the final filing date. Following a review for minimum qualifications, applicants who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process will be notified that they must submit a completed conviction history questionnaire in order to continue to the examination phase of the process.

Women, minorities and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. If you have a disability that requires test accommodation, please call (831) 454-2600.

To comply with the 1986 Immigration Reform and Control Act, Santa Cruz County verifies that all new employees are either U.S. citizens or persons authorized to work in the U.S.

Filing Deadline:

Continuous