OAG - Medicaid Fraud Control Unit | Sergeant | 27-0080

State of Texas; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Texas through the Office of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit seeks a sergeant to lead advanced criminal investigations into Medicaid provider fraud and nursing home cases. The role involves coordinating with federal and state investigators and providing prosecution assistance as needed.

Applicants must have four years of investigative experience as a licensed peace officer, TCOLE certification, and experience in healthcare fraud investigations.

Qualifications

• Four years full-time criminal investigative experience as a licensed peace officer or comparable federal officer.
• TCOLE certification.
• Experience conducting white-collar/economic crime investigations.
• Experience investigating healthcare provider fraud and working with state and federal prosecutors.
• Proficient in the MFCU documentation and reporting system or a like system.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced criminal investigations of Medicaid provider fraud and nursing home related investigations.
• Assist with prosecutions as needed and coordinate with other law enforcement agencies.
• Engage in joint investigations with federal partners and ensure compliance with procedures.

Skills

Criminal investigations

White collar crime investigations

Healthcare fraud investigations

Documentation & reporting

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Sixty credit hours / college degree or related experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is seeking a sergeant whose work will involve advanced criminal investigations of Medicaid provider fraud and nursing home related investigations for the Office of the Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). Work involves conducting criminal investigations of violations of various state and federal statutes and prosecution assistance as needed. OAG employees enjoy excellent benefits along with tremendous opportunities to do important work and make a positive difference in the lives of all Texans. Applicants for this position should be prepared to pass a background investigation. Applicants will also be subject to a motor vehicle registration check. The MFCU works cases jointly with other law enforcement agencies including the FBI, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services - Inspector General and IRS. In certain cases, it is necessary for our staff to have a Top Secret security clearance in order to fully participate in joint investigations or in task force activities. Top Secret clearances are not required prior to employment but in certain cases may be required at a later date. Since most security clearance problems arise from criminal records or unresolved bad credit issues, full criminal and credit checks will be run on all applicants prior to employment.

Education

• Graduation from high school or equivalent
• Sixty credit hours from an accredited college or university; may substitute an associate's or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; or full-time investigations; law enforcement; auditing; accounting; compliance monitoring in Medicaid, Medicare, health care insurance, or closely related experience for the required education on a year-for-year basis

Experience

• Four years full time criminal investigative experience as a licensed peace officer or comparable federal law enforcement officer
• TCOLE certification
• Experience conducting white collar/economic crime investigations
• Experience investigating healthcare provider fraud and working with state and federal prosecutors in criminal matters
• Accomplished practitioner of the MFCU documentation and report writing system or a like system

Knowledge

• Knowledge of TCOLE training requirements and healthcare fraud investigation training needs
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Knowledge of criminal investigative principles, techniques, and methodologies
• Knowledge of management and administrative principles, techniques, and methodologies
• Knowledge of agency goals, objectives, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations pertaining to law enforcement activities
• Knowledge of criminal and civil court proceedings and rules of evidence
• Knowledge of healthcare fraud statutes (state and federal)

Skill

• Skill in effective oral and written communication (Writing sample will be required at time of interview, if selected)
• Skill in researching and interpreting complex rules and regulations
• Skill in applying investigative techniques and procedures
• Skill in handling multiple tasks, prioritizing, and meeting deadlines
• Skill in exercising sound judgment and effective decision making

Ability

• Ability to develop and implement strategic plans and budgets
• Ability to use and care for firearms
• Ability to use intermediate impact weapons and Oleoresin Capsicum spray
• Ability to use physical tactics
• Ability to conduct complex criminal investigations of Medicaid provider fraud and nursing home related investigations
• Ability to interpret and apply applicable provisions of the Texas Penal Code, the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure, and federal statutes pertaining to investigations
• Ability to interpret and apply department policies and procedures
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of others
• Ability to handle stressful situations
• Ability to receive and respond positively to constructive feedback
• Ability to work cooperatively in a professional office environment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to work in person at assigned OAG work location, perform all assigned tasks at designated OAG work space within OAG work location, and perform in-person work with coworkers (e.g., collaborating, training, mentoring) for the entirety of every work week (unless on approved leave)
• Ability to arrange for personal transportation for business-related travel, with reimbursement
• Ability to work more than 40 hours as needed and in compliance with FLSA
• Ability to lift and relocate 30 lbs.
• Ability to travel (including overnight travel) up to 20%
• Ability to achieve 64% or better of VO2 max on the 2000-meter row, or meet a minimum score of 64% on the 500-meter row test or 4-minute row test, utilizing a Concept 2 Rower