What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Investigator position at The State of Kansas?
Important Recruitment Information for this vacancy
Job Posting closes: Open until filled
Required documents must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Required documents must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Agency Information:
Kansas Department for Children and Families | www.dcf.ks.gov
Legal
Legal
Southwest Region / Negotiable between Hutchinson, Newton, and McPherson DCF Service Centers
About the Position
- Who can apply: External
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
- Search Keywords: Investigator, Southwest Region, Legal Department
Compensation: $37,980.80/ Annually. Salary may be dependent upon the candidate’s qualifications and experience.
Employment Benefits
In addition to the starting salary, the State of Kansas offers a significant benefits package that is available the first day of employment. All benefits eligible, full-time employees may elect to enroll in:
- Health Insurance including medical; dental; vision (plus optional partner/dependent coverage at reduced cost)
- Creation of and contribution to your, personal KPERS defined Retirement benefit
- 9-10 paid, annual holidays
- 12 paid, annual vacation days
- 12 paid, annual sick days
- 1 paid Discretionary Day
- Your personal life insurance policy equal to 150% of your starting salary
- This benefits package represents additional annual compensation.
Visit the Employee Benefits page for more information.
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!
Receives, reviews, investigates, and processes formal and informal referrals of alleged public assistance fraud and/or attempted fraud and determines whether further in-depth investigation is warranted. Analyzes preliminary data to develop
investigative strategies. Follow up with regional staff to obtain further information or to clarify inconsistencies. Conducts investigations by locating and interviewing witnesses, defendants, and other critical parties, employs appropriate undercover surveillance techniques, obtains documentary evidence, and serves administrative subpoenas when needed. Conducts investigations concerning the illegal sale, transfer, or use of Food Assistance, TANF benefits, Childcare
benefits, medical benefits, or any other State or Federal public assistance benefits and transfer or use of EBT cards. Coordinates investigations with agency staff, attorney, investigators, agents from law enforcement agencies, and members of the public during processing assigned cases.
View the full position description: http://content.dcf.ks.gov/hr/careers/K0229166.pdf
Qualifications
Education: General. Bachelor’s Degree or other post-secondary education in criminal justice, law, communications, psychology, or social work may be substituted for years of experience as otherwise required for a Special Investigator I, as determined relevant by the agency.
Minimum Qualifications: One year 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.
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.
- Tax Clearance: Candidates offered employment in a State of Kansas position will need to apply for a Kansas Tax Clearance Certificate within 10 days of being offered a position. For more information, visit the KDOR Tax Clearance Request Information page.
Recruiter Contact Information
Email: Hailey.Korbe@ks.gov | Phone: 785-249-8760
Please reference this Job ID Number: 214305
Job Application Process
- First Sign in or register as a New User.
- Complete or update your contact information on the Careers> My Contact Information page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Upload required documents listed below for the Careers> My Job Applications page. *This information is included on all your job applications.
- Start your draft job application, upload other required documents, and Submit when it is complete.
- Manage your draft and submitted applications on the Careers> My Job Applications page.
- Check your email and My Job Notifications for written communications from the Recruiter.
- Email – sent to the Preferred email on the My Contact Information page
- Notifications – view the Careers> My Job Notifications page
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How to Apply for a Job – Instructions” and “How to Search for a Job – Instructions"
Required Documents* for this Application to be Complete
Upload these on the Careers - My Job Applications page
- State of Kansas online application
- Resume
- Cover letter
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Transcripts** (if educational requirements are listed for this position)
**If degree is a requirement listed, transcript must show proof of graduation or degree obtained. - DD214 (if you are claiming Veteran’s Preference)
- Required documents must be uploaded by close date. Incomplete applications may not be considered.
Helpful Resources at jobs.ks.gov: “How, What, & Where do I Upload Documents”.
How to Claim Veterans Preference
Veterans' Preference Eligible (VPE): Former military personnel or their spouse that have been verified as a "veteran"; under K.S.A. 73-201 will receive an interview if they meet the minimum competency factors of the position. The veterans' preference laws do not guarantee the veteran a job. Positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determine by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Veteran’s Preference
How to Claim Disability Hiring Preference
Applicants that have physical, cognitive and/or mental disabilities may claim an employment preference when applying for positions. If they are qualified to meet the performance standards of the position, with or without a reasonable accommodation, they will receive an interview for the position. The preference does not guarantee an applicant the job, as positions are filled with the best qualified candidate as determined by the hiring manager.
Learn more about claiming Disability Hiring Preference at the following link: Disability Hiring Preference | Kansas Department of Administration (ks.gov)
PLEASE NOTE: The documentation verifying a person's eligibility for use of this preference should not be sent along with other application materials to the hiring agency but should be sent directly to OPS. These documents should be sent either by fax to (785) 296-7712, scanned and emailed to Gustavo.Victoriano@ks.gov, or can be mailed/delivered in person to:
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
ATTN: Disability Hiring Preference Coordinator
Office of Personnel Services
Landon State Office Building
900 SW Jackson, Rm 401
Topeka, KS 66612
Equal Employment Opportunity
The State of Kansas is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. 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.
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