Law Enforcement DHS Agent I/II/III

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma Department Of Human Services in Oklahoma City seeks a Law Enforcement DHS Agent I/II/III to conduct criminal investigations for DHS and its programs. The role requires compliance with agency policies, state and federal law, and the U.S. Constitution.

Occasional travel and a valid driver’s license are required. The position features a structured progression from Level I to Level III with escalating education and experience requirements, including CLEET peace officer certification.

Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements at Level I: bachelor's degree or equivalent, substituting one year of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency or social work experience assessing needs and eligibility for public assistance programs.

Responsibilities

• This is a commissioned peace officer position.
• Investigate crimes against DHS or DHS programs following state, federal and constitutional law and agency policies.
• Investigate violations of Title 56 OS 243- Food Stamp Fraud, Title 56 OS 185- Public Assistance Fraud, and Title 56 OS 1005.1- Medicaid Eligibility Fraud.
• Investigate administrative violations of Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 340 and CFR Title 7.

Skills

Investigative experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 1 year investigative exp & CLEET certification

Bachelor's degree + 3 years investigative exp & CLEET certification

Job description

This position is located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Law Enforcement DHS Agent I/II/III

Level IG25A - Annual Salary: $59,778.25/Per Year + Full State Employee Benefits

Level II G25B - Annual Salary: $64,261.88/Per Year + Full State Employee Benefits

Level III G25C - Annual Salary: $70,685.04/Per Year + Full State Employee Benefits

Job-related travel is Occasional. Must possess a valid driver's license and maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

Level IMinimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency or professional social work experience assessing the needs of individuals who have applied for government public assistance programs and determining their eligibility for each year of the required bachelor’s degree.

Level II Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree plus one year of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency and must be CLEET peace officer certified; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency or professional social work experience assessing the needs of individuals who have applied for government assistance programs and determining eligibility for each year of the required bachelor's degree.

Level III Minimum Qualifications:

Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor's degree plus three years of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency and must be CLEET peace officer certified; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, substituting one year of professional experience in conducting criminal investigations for a government agency or professional social work experience assessing the needs of individuals who have applied for government assistance programs and determining eligibility for each year of the required bachelor's degree.

Job Duties

• This is a commissioned peace officer position.

• The incumbent is tasked with the investigation of crimes committed against DHS or programs administered by DHS while strictly following agency policies, State law, Federal law, the U.S. Constitution, the State Constitution, and established case law.

• The incumbent is tasked with investigating violations of Title 56 OS 243- Food Stamp Fraud, Title 56 OS 185- Public Assistance Fraud, and Title 56 OS 1005.1- Medicaid Eligibility Fraud.

• The incumbent is also tasked with investigating administrative violations of Oklahoma Administrative Code Title 340 and the Code of Federal Regulations Title 7.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must have a valid driver’s license at the time of appointment. Incumbents for this position will be required to: Meet the qualifications for permanent appointment as Police or Peace Officers as provided for in Title 70, Section 3311 O.S. 2001; possess the ability and willingness to carry a firearm and use deadly force as required; have and maintain physical and mental stamina to perform the work; be willing to accept the physical discomforts and/or dangers inherent in the work, be willing to be on call
twenty-four (24) hours a day seven (7) days a week; be willing to work varied shifts and work days, including holidays; pass a rigorous character and background investigation; pass a psychological evaluation as required by state statutes; be willing to travel frequently and be away from home for extended periods of time; be willing to transfer where needed and to accept assignment anywhere in the state. The Department of Human Services has determined that some positions in this job family are safety
sensitive as defined by 63 O.S. § 427.8.

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OKDHS is a Fair Chance Employer.

This is a position in the Oklahoma Civil Service.

Announcement Number:26-KM239

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