*Investigator 3 - Civil Enforcement Division (Portland)

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work schedule

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Oregon Department of Justice is seeking an experienced Investigator 3 to join the Medicaid Fraud Unit in the Civil Enforcement Division. This role conducts statewide investigations of Medicaid provider fraud, abuse, and financial exploitation in long-term care settings, collaborating with attorneys and law enforcement to protect public resources and vulnerable Oregonians.

You will gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, and support cases from investigators to court, with a hybrid

Qualifications

• Four years of recent full-time investigative experience including fact finding, evidence handling, examining records, interviewing witnesses, and writing reports.
• Must maintain Oregon State driver license and be willing to travel for investigations, court dates, meetings and trainings.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze computerized data, medical records, and related evidence.
• Interview witnesses and suspects, including professionals and recipients.
• Draft detailed investigative reports and interview reports.
• Prepare graphs, charts, and reports for presentations.
• Process referrals, conduct screenings, and provide recommendations.
• Research Medicaid policies and programs.
• Testify in grand juries, hearings, and trials.
• Coordinate with social service agencies and law enforcement.

Skills

Investigative experience

Data analysis

Interviewing witnesses

Report writing

Excel (advanced)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Initial Posting Date

10/28/2026

Application Deadline

11/18/2026

Agency

Department of Justice

Salary Range

$5,193 - $7,968

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

• Investigator 3 - Civil Enforcement Division (Portland)

Job Description

The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) is conducting a nationwide search for an experienced Investigator 3 to join our Medicaid Fraud Unit within the Civil Enforcement Division. Our employees currently work hybrid schedules as business needs allow, and the selected candidate will have the same opportunity. As a Medicaid Fraud Investigator, you will conduct complex statewide investigations involving Medicaid provider fraud, abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation in long-term care settings. Working alongside attorneys, auditors, and other investigators, you will gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses and suspects, collaborate with law enforcement partners, and help protect public resources and vulnerable Oregonians. If you are an experienced investigator seeking meaningful public service work with a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, we encourage you to apply!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (in Part)

• Collect, evaluate, and analyze computerized data and other evidence (e.g., medical records, Medicaid claims data, and social service, financial, records and legal records).
• Interview witnesses and suspects (including health care professionals, Medicaid agency personnel and Medicaid recipients).
• Draft accurate, detailed reports of investigative findings and interview reports.
• Prepare graphs, charts, reports etc. for presentations.
• Process referrals, conduct preliminary screenings, and make recommendations.
• Research Medicaid policies and programs.
• Testify in grand juries, hearings, and trials.
• Coordinate with social service agencies and local/state/federal law enforcement entities.

Required Attributes And Special Requirements

• Four years of recent (within last ten years) full-time investigative experience which included: 1.) conducting fact finding; 2.) collecting and preserving evidence according to the rules of evidence; 3.) examining records; 4.) locating and interviewing witnesses to verify or disprove claims of suspected law violations; 5.) and writing investigation reports sufficient for use at administrative hearings or in court. Examples of qualifying investigation experience are in areas such as law enforcement investigation, insurance investigation, investigative trial support, or financial fraud investigation. College-level courses in Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice, Law, Accounting, or Auditing may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for up to one year of the required experience.
• Have and be able to maintain an Oregon State driver license, throughout employment; willing and able to travel as needed (i.e., investigations, court dates, meetings, trainings, etc.).

Desired Skills And Attributes

• Possess excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Healthcare related background.
• Experience interviewing witnesses and suspects, who are occasionally uncooperative and hostile.
• Experience writing interview and investigative reports
• Experience testifying in administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings.
• Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing financial records.
• Expert-level in Microsoft Excel, and experience reviewing and analyzing data a plus!

What’s In It For You

• Work/life balance to include 11 paid holidays a year, vacation, sick leave, personal business leave, and a competitive benefits package.
• Permanent, full-time employment in Portland, Oregon.
• A workplace where individual contribution matters and is recognized; and where creativity and accomplishment are rewarded.
• Opportunity to expand your government auditing and data analysis skills.
• Excellent medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Pension and retirement programs.
• Endless peer and management support, and representation by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).

For more information about our benefits, you can learn here.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The Department of Justice is an equal opportunity employer, does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ethnicity, veteran, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability, and is committed to workplace diversity.