Public Benefits Compliance Investigator I

State of Nevada (NV); Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Nevada Division of Social Services is seeking a Compliance Investigator 1 (underfilling a Compliance Investigator 2 vacancy) in the Southern I&R Unit. The role involves investigating alleged violations of federal and state laws related to SNAP, TANF, Nevada Medicaid, LIHEA, and other public assistance programs, under close supervision.

Incumbents are not sworn officers and perform investigations using standard techniques, preparing case files, reports, and recommendations for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, political science, psychology, social work, business administration or closely related field; OR high school diploma with two years of investigative experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive informal and formal complaints and determine possible program violations; gather background information and facts.
• Conduct interviews with complainants, witnesses, and other sources to obtain information and substantiate violations.
• Prepare notices and forms and review responses with complainant and respondent.
• Gather evidence (records, statements, financial documents) to support complaints and determine patterns.
• Develop case files, maintain logs, and prepare final case reports for potential litigation or sanctions.
• Coordinate informal resolutions, negotiate final agreements, and monitor compliance.
• Prepare investigative reports with facts, findings, and conclusions for review by authorities.
• Maintain status logs and statistics on cases, dispositions, and enforcement actions.
• May conduct training on agency rules and compliance to employers and the public.

Education

Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, political science, psychology, social work, business administration or related field

Job description

The State of Nevada Division of Social Services is seeking a Compliance Investigator 1 (underfilling a Compliance Investigator 2 vacancy) in the Southern I&R Unit. The role involves investigating alleged violations of federal and state laws related to SNAP, TANF, Nevada Medicaid, LIHEA, and other public assistance programs, under close supervision.

Incumbents are not sworn officers and perform investigations using standard techniques, preparing case files, reports, and recommendations for