Detective Investigator

New York State Office of the Attorney General
Pearl River, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 4/24/2024

Detective Investigator: Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) – Pearl River



The Office of the Attorney General is seeking qualified candidates for Detective Investigator
positions located in various locations in the State. Candidates should be hard-working,
motivated and committed to public service on behalf of the people of the State of New York.

MFCU, the centerpiece of New York’s efforts to combat Medicaid provider fraud, is looking for
experienced Detective Investigators to conduct complex investigations into fraud committed by
Medicaid providers and others in the healthcare industry who steal from New York State, those
involved in the diversion of prescription narcotics, and to investigate and prosecute abuse and
neglect of residents in nursing homes, hospitals, and other residential healthcare facilities.

The qualifications for this position are: The ability to develop, manage and supervise
complex criminal and civil investigations, as well as provide expert testimony at trials;
superior interview and interrogation skills; extensive experience conducting undercover
operations including evidence gathering; expertise in utilizing document management
and computer programs for review and analysis of documents; and, having established
contacts and liaisons with local, state and federal agencies in the Pearl River and New
York City area.

Please respond to Reference No. INV_MFCU_PR_10059_052423, as outlined below.
Deadline for responding is Wednesday May 24, 2023.

Qualifications in addition to those listed above:

Must have at least ten years of law enforcement experience and current NYS basic police
school certification.

Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license and have the ability to drive a motor vehicle.

The Public Officer’s Law requires that police officers at the OAG be citizens of the United States
and reside in New York State.

Performance of the duties may require frequent, unscheduled work on evenings and weekends
and requires 24/7 availability. This position is in the exempt class, and incumbents serve at the
pleasure of the Attorney General. The Hire Rate for this position is $71,022. (Appointments in
Pearl River receive an additional $3,026 location pay).

Applications are being received online.
INV_MFCU_PR_10059_052423; applicants will be taken to the online application page for this
position. Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application packet consisting of a
cover letter (include Reference No. INV_MFCU_PR_10059_052423) and resume. Please
note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.
You may address your cover letter to Investigator Jobs.

For questions about an investigative position with the OAG, the application process or
assistance with submitting your application, please email Ne Investigator.jobs@ag.ny.gov or call
518-776-2500.

Per Office of the Attorney General policy, confirmation of vaccination status is a condition of
employment for this position. If you are not fully vaccinated, you may be required to provide

negative COVID-19 test results once weekly. The agency will consider religious and reasonable
accommodations.

Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. The OAG is an equal opportunity
employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

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