Welfare Fraud Investigator II – Bilingual Only
Santa Cruz County
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