Investigator 3 - Economic Fraud Control Bureau

The Investigations Division of the Iowa Department of Inspections and Appeals (DIA) is seeking an Investigator to join our Economic Fraud Control Bureau.
Who We Are:
The Economic Fraud Control Bureau (EFCB) is responsible for investigating fraud in Iowa's public assistance programs, and conducting investigations for other programs administered by various state agencies.
DIA's mission is to achieve compliance through education, regulation, and due process for a safe and healthy Iowa. The EFCB contributes to this mission by working with agency partners to promote program integrity via civil and criminal investigations into alleged fraud in Iowa's public assistance programs, including the trafficking and misuse of SNAP benefits.
What We're Seeking:
The successful candidate for this position will be focused on providing timely, accurate, and thorough investigative findings. This position is located in Western Iowa and will be conducting investigative field activities in the greater Western Iowa area. Candidates should reside within, or be willing to relocate, to one of the following counties; Crawford, Harrison, Monona, Pottawattamie, Shelby, and Woodbury. Candidates must have the ability to:

• Address and listen to others in a respectful manner.
• Work collaboratively with a diverse group of people.
• Be available for overnight travel on a limited basis.
• Display high standards of professional and ethical conduct.
• Utilize technology efficiently and effectively.
• Be well organized.
• Communicate effectively both in writing and verbally.
• Protect confidential information at all times.

What You'll Do:
This position is responsible for maintaining an investigative caseload consisting of both civil and criminal cases. EFCB Investigators exercise limited peace officer responsibilities under Chapter 10A of the Code of Iowa. Investigative activities include:

• Applying state and federal laws, rules and regulations, and program policies to cases.
• Communicating case activities in thorough, accurate, and organized law enforcement reports.
• Collecting evidence and gathering facts.
• Working with other local, state, and federal law enforcement partners.
• Testifying in criminal, civil, and administrative hearings.
• Assisting in the execution of search warrants.
• Conducting surveillance.
• Conducting interviews of victims, suspects, and witnesses for criminal and/or civil investigations.
• Obtaining and analyzing various types of records.

Work Environment:

• Occasional overnight travel.
• Location- home domiciled.
• Monday-Friday work schedule, hours 8:00 AM-4:30 PM.

What We Offer:
When you join DIA, you help to make Iowa safer and healthier while enjoying an outstanding benefits package! In addition to providing a positive work environment, we offer a great compensation package for all our full-time employees, including:

• Biweekly vacation accrual and separate sick leave.
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) Retirement Package.
• Optional 401A plan with employer contributions.
• Employee discount programs from a variety of vendors (vision, cellular, fitness, recreation, season passes, travel, etc.)
• Retirement Investors Club (Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan)
• Excellent pay and benefits package.

A criminal history and abuse background check will be conducted prior to any offer of employment.

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Benefits
The state offers paid vacation, sick time and holidays, a defined benefit retirement plan, health, dental, vision, and long-term disability insurance along with flexible spending accounts. For more information, please visit the executive branch employee benefits website.
The State of Iowa is committed to providing an outstanding employment experience. Check out this Benefits Beyond the Paycheck brochure (Download PDF reader).