Lead Fraud Investigator – Housing Programs

Housing-Authority-City-of-Los-Angele; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 136,000; Full time

Job summary

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) seeks a skilled investigator to lead investigations into suspected fraud and irregularities within Authority programs. The role involves supervising investigators, locating and interviewing suspects, witnesses, and agency representatives to gather evidence.

The incumbent will train staff, review reports for completeness, and present findings in court or administrative proceedings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of professional investigations or law enforcement experience.
• Two years must be in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Experience in housing fraud or public program enforcement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees investigations into irregularities and fraud in Authority programs.
• Leads field investigations, interviewing suspects and witnesses.
• Trains and supervises investigators and reviews reports.
• Prepares and analyzes statistical reports; may testify in court.

Skills

Investigative techniques

Interviews/witness interviewing

Evidence handling

Criminal civil law knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) seeks a skilled investigator to lead investigations into suspected fraud and irregularities within Authority programs. The role involves supervising investigators, locating and interviewing suspects, witnesses, and agency representatives to gather evidence.

The incumbent will train staff, review reports for completeness, and present findings in court or administrative proceedings.