District Attorney Investigator - Contingent (Insurance & Workers Compensation Fraud)

County of Marin; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

The Marin County District Attorney's Office is seeking a temporary Insurance and Workers Compensation Fraud Investigator to conduct lengthy investigations into fraud cases across Marin County. This role requires a California P.O.S.T.

certificate, a valid driver’s license, and willingness to work irregular hours; training and court testimony are integral parts of the job. The initial assignment lasts up to six months with potential extension.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting lengthy complex criminal investigations using investigative procedures.
• Ability to testify in court and prepare concise written and oral reports.
• Must possess a current California P.O.S.T. certificate and a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Investigate insurance and workers' compensation fraud and related criminal activity.
• Attend ongoing training seminars and certification courses.
• Develop a system to investigate, interview, document observations, and prepare cases for prosecution.
• Testify in court and collaborate with state and local authorities when needed.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Evidence handling

Arrest laws

Firearm use

Prosecution procedures

Interviewing

Photography & fingerprints

Warrants writing

Interagency coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

California POST certificate

Job description

About Us

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity:

About The Position

The Marin County District Attorney's Office is currently recruiting for one (1) temporary/contingent full-time (80 bi-weekly hours) Insurance and Workers Compensation Fraud Investigator. The initial assignment is up to six (6) months and may be extended an additional six (6) months depending on project need and funding availability.

District Attorney Investigators Are Responsible For Conducting Lengthy Complex Criminal Investigations Using Investigative Procedures. The Primary Focus Of This Position Will Be To Investigate Insurance And Workers Compensation Fraud And Criminal Activity Within Marin County In The Following Areas:

• Automotive repair
• Automotive insurance
• Building contractor's services
• Medical malpractice
• Workman's compensation insurance claims

The investigator will need to attend on-going training seminars and certification courses related to recognizing the different types of fraud. The investigator shall develop a system to properly investigate, interview, document their observations to prepare the case for prosecution, and testify in court. Investigators are expected to work with the California Department of Insurance Investigators and to work with local, State and Federal authorities when necessary.

As this is a sworn Law Enforcement position (California Penal Code 830.1(a)), it will be necessary for the investigator to attend and stay current with P.O.S.T mandated trainings and firearm qualifications; the investigator may make arrests when appropriate. The applicant shall possess a California P.O.S.T. certificate (that is in good standing) and pass a P.O.S.T. background. Any license, certification, or registration required for this position shall be maintained (i.e., and in good standing) at all times during employment.

Investigators will also conduct outreach and participate in community events as needed.

About You

The Highly Qualified Candidate is well organized, detail-oriented, and has experience performing thorough investigations. The candidate is a self-starter, is flexible in responding to changing priorities and assignments, and ensures that work meets set deadlines. Candidate must be willing to work irregular hours, if necessary. They possess excellent interpersonal skills and are successful when working both independently and within a team environment. The candidate has experience in providing a high level of customer service to the public and colleagues. The candidate possesses clear written and verbal communication skills, a strong work ethic, good self-time management, and excels in a fast paced, progressive environment. The candidate possesses law enforcement patrol experience and experience as an investigator in an investigative unit which includes experience in interviewing, interrogation, and warrant writing. The candidate knows how to use modern technology and the fundamentals of police work for investigative purposes. Knowledge in the area of assignment is highly desired but not required.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Considerable knowledge of modern criminal investigative techniques and procedures.
• The methods and techniques of screening, evaluating, preparing, and preserving evidence and exhibits for trial.
• Laws of arrest, search and seizure, rights of citizens, rules of evidence, court procedures and rules of discovery.
• Criminal modus operandi, ballistics, and criminal laboratory techniques.
• Use and care of firearms.
• The following California codes: Civil; Business and Professions; Health and Safety; Penal; Vehicle; and Welfare and Institutions.
• Knowledge of criminal and civil prosecution procedures.

Ability To:

• Distinguish between criminal and civil prosecution.
• Obtain information through interview, interrogation, and observation.Perform consumer fraud investigations.
• Provide accurate court testimony.
• Prepare concise written and oral reports.
• Speak effectively.
• Analyze, correlate, and evaluate information.
• Take photographs and latent fingerprints.
• Prepare and execute search warrants and arrest warrants.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduation or equivalent (GED) is required and two years as a full time Investigator assigned to an investigative unit in a law enforcement agency that demonstrates possession of the listed knowledge and abilities. Special training in criminal investigation may substitute for up to one year of required experience or college education in police science, criminal justice, criminology, or a closely related field may substitute for up to one year of the required experience on a basis of two years of education (60 semester or 90 quarter units) for one year of experience.

Required Certificates And Licenses:

• Must possess a current California Basic P.O.S.T. (Peace Officer Standard and Training) certificate or the equivalent as determined and certified by P.O.S.T. Individuals appointed are required to complete a 40-hour investigation and trial preparation module within the first 12 months of employment.
• This job class requires travel between various County and business-related locations. May travel out of County as necessary. Employees who drive on County business to carry out job-related duties must possess a valid California driver's license for the class of vehicle driven and meet automobile insurability requirements of the County, including review of a recent DMV history. If a driver's license is required, at the time of the selection interview by the appointing authority, applicants will have to furnish a recent DMV driving record.

Special Requirements

If hired, the Investigator will be required to complete a 40-hour investigation and trial preparation module within the first 12 months of employment.

The successful candidate must successfully complete the training requirements per the California Penal Code (currently PC 13835.10) within the first year of employment.

The selected candidate must pass a background investigation as required for employment in a law enforcement agency. You will need to provide pre-employment access to your P.O.S.T profile and your certification must be current and maintained throughout employment.

Candidates must not have been convicted of any crime for which the punishment could have been imprisonment in a federal penitentiary or state prison or any crimes that would prohibit employment in this position under state law. Chosen applicant shall be subject to a thorough investigation and must pass a medical clearance and psychological evaluation.

Important Information

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Testing and Eligible List

Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidate's names will be placed on the eligible list. This recruitment may also be used to fill future contingent hire needs that may arise.

Disaster Service Workers

All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE

The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

County of Marin Benefits: General

Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.

Paid Time Off

Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan

Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement

Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan

Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical

The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at [phone]. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at [phone].

Important note: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.