Investigator/Special Agent 1-4 (Statewide)

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana is seeking an Investigator/Special Agent (1-4) to join the Louisiana Bureau of Investigations and Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. The role involves handling abuse/neglect investigations, assisting attorneys, and coordinating with law enforcement.

Position may be domiciled in various parishes; background checks and drug testing are required. Eligible for career progression within the group, with competitive state benefits.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.
• POS.T certification (preferred).
• Two years of full-time investigations experience (preferred).
• An associate's degree or higher with a bachelor's degree option or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate abuse/neglect allegations in health care settings.
• Assist attorneys and investigators in case prep and testify when needed.
• Request, review, and analyze medical documentation and care provisions.
• Identify and capture electronic evidence from computers and digital media.
• Prepare documents, reports, and spreadsheets for assigned cases.
• Serve as a resource for staff by explaining medical terminology and standards of care.
• Engage with consumers, businesses, and law enforcement to advance investigations.
• Have knowledge of criminal investigative principles and related laws and rules of evidence.

Skills

Criminal investigations

Flexible hours

Communication with agencies

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Relevant experience; bachelor's degree option

Two years investigations experience (preferred)

Job description

About This Job

The Department of Justice, Office of Attorney General Liz Murrill, is seeking applications for an Investigator/Special Agent (1-4). As part of a Career Progression Group, vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as an Investigator/Special Agent (1-4), depending on the level of experience of the selected applicant(s). Salary offered will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate selected. Positions may be domiciled in various parishes throughout the state. Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check, drug testing, and reference verifications. This is a continuous announcement; therefore, applications will be reviewed as received. For recruitment purposes, many vacancies may be filled from the same posting.

Louisiana Bureau Of Investigations

Provides follow-up investigation services for the LADOJ; responds to requests for investigative assistance from government agencies, including the apprehension of fugitives; and provides investigative services in cybercrimes, white collar crimes, and public corruption.

Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

The Louisiana Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) is a state law enforcement agency, and it’s mission is to investigate and prosecute health care providers who have defrauded the Medicaid program. The MFCU also investigates and prosecutes allegations of abuse, and neglect of residents in health care facilities. The MFCU utilizes a team-based approach to uncover abuse and neglect of residents and complex financial fraud committed by healthcare providers, including hospitals, nursing homes, pharmacies, physicians, dentists, nurses, and other Medicaid providers. The MFCU holds offenders accountable through criminal prosecution and civil litigation. From inception through disposition, the nurse will assist attorneys, investigators and forensic auditors in criminal and civil investigations and prosecutions.

For Further Information About This Vacancy, Please Contact

Samantha Kelley

HR Supervisor

The Department of Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Louisiana is a State as a Model (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Louisiana driver's license.
• Must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a Louisiana Peace Officer Standards and Training Certification (P.O.S.T);
• Two years of full-time satisfactory experience within the last five years conducting investigations for a commercial, industrial, governmental, or law enforcement employer;
• An associate's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or relevant experience and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university.
• Knowledge of state and federal rules and regulations related to health care and the facilities, particularly in the Medicaid program;
• Experience in criminal investigations;
• Experience in financial crime investigations.

Job Duties And Other Information

• Review and evaluate allegations of abuse and/or neglect of residents in health care facilities and the circumstances surrounding the events to determine if further investigation is warranted;
• Assist other Assistant Attorney General's in case preparation and testify at grand jury and trial as needed;
• Request, review, and analyze complex medical documentation; the provisions of care delivered by health care providers in all health care settings.
• Identify and capture electronic evidence, such as screenshots, videos, websites, domain registration and hosting information, mail server information, and other data found in computers and digital media;
• Evaluate the implementation of the standards of care;
• Prepare a variety of documents, reports, and spreadsheets related to assigned projects and cases;
• Serve as a resource for the MFCU staff by explaining medical terminology, medical procedures, expected standards of care, and differing responsibilities of health care providers.
• Engage and communicate directly with consumers, businesses, law enforcement agencies, and others in furtherance of investigative duties;
• Knowledge of criminal investigative principles, techniques, and methodologies; of state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to law enforcement activities; and of criminal and civil court proceedings and rules of evidence.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.