A Surveillance Officer or Investigator uses surveillance tools and techniques to investigate a case for a private client. May follow an individual or watch a home or office site and use cameras, binoculars or GPS technology for surveillance
Special Investigator- 222323 Kansas Department for Children and Families Kansas City, KS Job Details Full-time $38,355.20 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Parental leave Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Criminal Justice Driver's License Communications Business Administration Social Work Law enforcement Full Job Description
JOB ID 222323
Job posting closes/applications accepted through: Open Until Filled Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.govLegal Kansas City Region / Negotiable between Kansas City, Leavenworth or Atchison. Position Summary & Responsibilities The Kansas Department for Children and Families is hiring innovators and leaders. If you believe people have the capacity to progress, succeed, grow, and do well in life, you can discover your purpose here! Find more than just a job with DCF. You can be part of the growth and opportunity for our team to help serve the individuals and families in your community. Thrive With Us and find your career and purpose! This position performs a variety of tasks to detect, prevent and investigate fraud in all agency programs involving clients, contractors and staff members. The employee will use a wide variety of methods when conducting investigations, including face to face interviews, unannounced home visits, surveillance, reviewing social media and various information databases. The employee will contact clients, employers, providers, public and private agencies, contractors, businesses, attorneys, and law enforcement agencies, to investigate allegations of fraud involving clients and contractors and to investigate allegations of possible criminal misconduct of agency employees and to conduct special investigations at the request of the Chief of Investigations or the General Counsel. To view the full job posting and description, please visit www.jobs.ks.gov and search for the job ID found at the top of this posting.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
•If a driver's license is required for the position, candidates will be required to submit a copy to the recruiter following interviews•Valid Driver's License (must maintain valid driver's license throughout employment) Two years investigating, fact finding or enforcing state or federal laws and regulations. Education in communications, psychology, social work, public or business administration, criminal justice or law may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by the agency.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in field investigative work as a law enforcement officer, social worker, corrections/parole officer, special/private investigator, state or federal agency investigator, or insurance claims investigator preferred but not required. Ability to conduct effective interviews, gather information, apply analytical thinking and deductive reasoning to arrive at reasonable conclusions. Experience in determining eligibility for DCF Economic and Employment Service programs preferred but not required.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements :
Security Clearance:
A background check (KBI - criminal background, welfare fraud, driver's license and Child/Adult Abuse and Neglect Central Registry) is required for all positions with the Department for Children and Families (DCF) as a condition of employment, which may include fingerprinting and FBI check. Security clearance must be obtained prior to employment with DCF. Must maintain security clearance throughout employment.
Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate:
A valid Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate is a condition of employment for all employees of the State of Kansas. Applicants (including non-residents) who receive a formal job offer for a State job, are required to obtain a valid Tax Clearance within ten (10) days of the job offer. A Tax Clearance can be obtained through the Kansas Department of Revenue who reviews individual accounts for compliance with Kansas Tax Law. If you have a missing tax return(s) or you owe taxes to the State of Kansas, please know that the Kansas Department of Revenue will work with you. The Kansas Department of Revenue can set you up on a payment plan to receive a Tax Clearance so you can get a job working for the State of Kansas. The Kansas Department of Revenue can be contacted at 785-296-3199. Kansas Department of Revenue -
$38,355.20 annually Salary may be dependent upon the candidate's qualifications and experience. Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job. If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the agency recruiter. E-Verify DCF 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 on State of Kansas employment opportunities and benefits, visit the State of Kansas Career Portal at www.jobs.ks.gov.
INDKC Pay:
$38,355.20 per year
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Paid parental leave Parental leave Retirement plan Vision insurance
