Welfare Fraud Investigator (Supervisor)

Solano County; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4/10 Work Schedule

County-Assigned Vehicle

Career Incentive Pay (POST)

Tuition Reimbursement

Vacation & Sick Leave

Job summary

Solano County Health and Social Services Department seeks an experienced Welfare Fraud Investigator (Supervisor) to lead a team conducting criminal and administrative investigations into public assistance fraud and related offenses. You will supervise investigators, review findings, and prepare cases for prosecution while testifying as needed.

The role requires a degree in Criminal Justice or related field (or California Intermediate Post Certificate), plus 3 years in investigations and at least

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field (or California Intermediate Post Certificate)
• Minimum 3 years full-time law enforcement investigations
• At least 1 year as Welfare Fraud Investigator or equivalent
• Possession of valid POST certification or Basic Course Waiver (BCW)
• Valid California Driver’s License, Class C

Responsibilities

• Lead investigative staff while conducting complex criminal and administrative investigations
• Review findings, prepare cases for prosecution or administrative action
• Testify in judicial and administrative proceedings
• Collaborate with local, state and federal partners to uphold program integrity

Skills

Leadership

Criminal investigations

Team supervision

Education

Associate’s Degree or higher in Criminal Justice or related field

Tools

POST Certification

Job description

Come join a team to help eliminate welfare fraud and ensure program integrity!

The Solano County Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) is dedicated to protecting public resources by investigating suspected welfare fraud, preventing program abuse, and helping ensure public assistance benefits are available for those who truly qualify.

Our investigators conduct thorough criminal and administrative investigations, verify eligibility information, recover public funds through overpayment collections and court-ordered restitution, and work closely with local, state, and federal partners to uphold the integrity of public assistance programs.

If you're looking for a rewarding career where your investigative skills make a real difference in the community, we invite you to join our team.

THE POSITION

The Solano County Health and Social Services Department is seeking an experienced and motivated leader to join the Special Investigations Bureau as a Welfare Fraud Investigator (Supervisor).

Under general direction, the Welfare Fraud Investigator (Supervisor) plans, organizes, supervises, and participates in the work of investigators responsible for conducting criminal and administrative investigations involving suspected public assistance fraud, theft, forgery, and related offenses.

In this role, you will lead investigative staff while also conducting complex investigations involving eligibility fraud, employee threats, theft, damage to public property, and other assigned investigations. You will review investigative findings, prepare cases for criminal prosecution or administrative action, testify in judicial and administrative proceedings, and serve as an important member of the department's management team.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced investigator who enjoys leading others, solving complex cases, and helping protect public resources through professional, ethical law enforcement.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Education: Associate’s Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law Enforcement, Police Science, or a closely related field; or a California Intermediate Post Certificate can substitute for education requirements.

(must submit copy of degree or unofficial/official transcripts by the final filing deadline)

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time paid law enforcement experience working primarily in criminal investigations in a government agency, one (1) year of which must have been as a Welfare Fraud Investigator or equivalent in a government agency.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid and current P.O.S.T Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC), valid and current California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Peace Officer Certificate, OR Possession of a Basic Course Waiver (BCW) is required. (must submit copy of POST or BCW by the final filing deadline)
• Applicants are required to possess a valid California Driver’s License, Class C.

Note: All training must be in compliance with the POST three-year rule and all licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class.

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BENEFITS: WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 4/10 Work Schedule
• County-Assigned Vehicle
• Career Incentive Pay (Intermediate & Advanced POST)
• $720 Annual Equipment Allowance
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• CalPERS Retirement
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation
• Up to $5,000 Annual Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Longevity Pay
• 12 Paid Holidays + 3 Floating Holidays
• Vacation & Sick Leave

SELECTION PROCESS

10/16/2026- Deadline to submit application and required documents By 5:00PM

Applications will be reviewed on a 3-week interval after the first deadline.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.

All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.

Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

A minimum score of 70% is required to continue in the selection process, unless otherwise announced.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at [phone], business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA

Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

An Associates Degree or higher is required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their diploma or transcripts by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

Possession of a valid and current P.O.S.T Specialized Investigator Basic Course (SIBC), valid and current California Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Basic, Intermediate or Advanced Peace Officer Certificate, or Possession of a Basic Course Waiver (BCW) is required. All candidates must submit a copy of their certificate by the final filing deadline. Candidates who fail to submit their certificate by the final filing date will be disqualified from the recruitment.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to [phone], or by email to [e-mail]. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Welfare Fraud Investigator (Supervisor) and the recruitment number (26-415060-02) in your email or fax.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Candidates for Welfare Fraud Investigator (Supervisor) will be required to pass an extensive background investigation, physical examination, and psychological evaluation in accordance with applicable law, regulation and/or policy.

Peace Officer Requirements

• Applicants must meet minimum peace officer standards concerning citizenship, age, character, education and physical/mental condition as set forth in Section 1029 and 1031 ofthe California Government Code.
• Child Abuse Reporting: Selectees for employment must, as a condition of employment, sign astatement agreeing to comply with Section 11166 of the California Penal Code relating to childabuse reporting.
• Language Proficiency: Positions allocated to this class may require bilingual skills. Some positionsallocated to this class will require the applicant to speak, read and write in a language other thanEnglish.
• Independent Travel: Independent travel may be required. Incumbents are required to travel independently, for example, to perform investigative work such as interviewing witnesses, conducting surveillance, etc.; to attend meetings with other County employees; to attend meetingswith employees in other law enforcement agencies; etc.
• Hours of Work: Incumbents may be expected to work outside of normal office hours. Incumbentsmay be required to work weekends, holidays, irregular hours, on-call, and after normal businesshours.
• Note: Incumbents hold peace officer powers pursuant to Section 830.35 of the California Penal Code,however, this is not considered an active law enforcement classification for such personnel administrative matters as retirement, industrial or workers' compensation.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS

To be eligible, applicant must have served at least 181 consecutive days of active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States and have received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions. A COPY OF THE DD 214, SHOWING DISCHARGE TYPE (GENERALLY COPY 4), MUST BE RECEIVED IN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT BY THE FINAL FILING DATE. Applicants who have a service-connected disability must also submit a recent award letter from the VA stating they are receiving disability benefits for service-connected reasons. Veteran applicants for initial County employment with an honorable or general under conditions discharge shall receive five (5) points added to their combined score. Disabled veterans rated at not less than 30% disability shall have ten (10) points added to their combined score. Veteran’s preference points will only be added to passing scores in competitive open examinations.