Special Investigator This position is exempt from the State of Delaware Merit System

State of Delaware; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Department of Health and Social Services, where your investigative skills will help protect vulnerable populations. This role involves conducting thorough investigations into complaints of abuse and neglect, requiring strong interviewing and report writing skills. As a part of a mission-driven organization, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact in the community. If you are a certified police officer with a passion for justice and a commitment to improving lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you to advance your career while making a difference.

Qualifications

• 10 years of investigation experience as a certified police officer.
• Experience in planning and implementing investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations and gather evidence.
• Prepare investigative reports and testify in hearings.

Skills

Conducting Investigations

Interviewing Skills

Report Writing

Legal Knowledge

Testifying in Court

Education

Certified Police Officer Training

Job description

Introduction

Make a Difference with DHSS. Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well-being, fostering self-sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas. We offer numerous career opportunities and are dedicated to attracting and retaining highly talented individuals who are ready to make a difference in their community today. DHSS is a great place to kick-start your profession. For more information, please visit our website.

Summary Statement

The incumbent receives and investigates complaints of abuse, neglect, mistreatment, and financial exploitation involving residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, neighborhood and group homes, and other residential settings. Work includes interviewing victims, witnesses, suspects, and family members, reviewing medical and other records, recording and/or recovering evidence, preparing for and testifying at civil and criminal hearings.

Selective Requirement

Selective Requirements must be met in addition to the job requirements. Applicants who do not possess the selective requirement will not be qualified. Possess a valid driver's license (not suspended, revoked, or cancelled, or disqualified from driving).

Essential Functions

1. Conducts investigations, which includes conducting interviews to obtain confidential information, gathering evidence, and documenting findings.
2. Interviews or interrogates witnesses, complainants, and others.
3. Verifies claims of alleged or probable violations.
4. Examines various records and documents in order to ascertain relevant information.
5. Gathers, controls, and evaluates evidence.
6. Makes judgments after evaluating all available facts and recommends appropriate action.
7. Interprets and applies applicable laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
8. Prepares various investigative reports.
9. Testifies before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or courts.
10. May conduct surveillance and undercover investigations.
11. Maintains liaisons with law enforcement and rights protections agencies, including but not limited to: the police, the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit of the Delaware Attorney General’s Office, the Division of Professional Regulation, Adult Protective Services, and the Community Legal Aid Society; and coordinates investigations with such agencies as appropriate.

Job Requirements

Applicants must have education, training, and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas:

1. 10 years experience in conducting investigations as a certified police officer.
2. Two years experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing investigations.
3. Two years experience in determining compliance with laws, rules, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures.
4. Two years experience in narrative report writing.
5. Two years experience in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings.
6. Two years experience in providing testimony before boards, commissions, administrative bodies, or court officials.

Conditions of Hire

A satisfactory criminal background check is required as a condition of hire. The recruiting agency may require the applicant to pay for the criminal background check as part of the conditional offer of hire. This position is a classification organized under an exclusive bargaining representative (labor organization) that has been elected by employees as their representative for collective bargaining and other applicable terms and conditions of employment, in accordance with Title 29, Chapter 59 and Title 19, Chapter 13 and 16. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement based on its individual terms. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, refer to our Job Seeker Resources. DHSS does not provide employment-based sponsorship.

Selection Process

The application and resume are evaluated based upon a rating of your education, training, and experience as they relate to the job requirements of the position. It is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application and resume to include dates of employment, job title, and job duties. For education and training, list the name of the educational provider, training course titles, and summary of course content. Narrative information supplied in response to the questions must be supported by the information supplied on the application including your employment, education, and training history as it relates to the job requirements. Once you have submitted your application online, all future correspondence related to your application will be sent via email. Please keep your contact information current. You may also view all correspondence sent to you by the State of Delaware in the “My Applications” tab at www.delawarestatejobs.com.

Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an auxiliary aid or service, please call [phone]. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance. The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression.