Public Assistance Investigator I - 13572709



Public Assistance Investigator I - 13572709

Salary

$57,137.60 - $70,220.80 Annually

Location

County of San Diego, CA

Job Type

Regular - Full time

Job Number

13572709

Department

District Attorney

Opening Date

10/15/2013

Closing Date

10/25/2013 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Summary

PER COUNTY RULES, THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $48,006.40 ANNUALLY. County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Comp Ord 1.3.5.

Do you have experience in field investigations?  Are you looking for the opportunity to advance your career at the County of San Diego?  If so, the Office of the District Attorney is recruiting for Public Assistance Investigators.  Apply Today!!!

Public Assistance Investigator positions are allocated only to the Office of the District Attorney.  Incumbents review public assistance applications, records and documents to determine eligibility and to detect fraud.  They perform increasingly responsible investigative duties related to suspected fraudulent application submission for and receipt of public assistance.  They are sworn peace officers as defined as Penal Code Section 830.35, with law enforcement duties. 

Required education/experience:
  1. One (1) year of investigative experience at the level of Public Assistance Investigator Trainee with the County of San Diego, or as a welfare fraud investigator in a California County; OR,
  2. One (1) year of full-time experience conducting criminal investigations for a law enforcement agency.
Click here for the complete job description, including minimum qualifications, example of duties, working conditions, etc.

The names of qualified candidates will be placed on a twelve (12) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.  Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application questionnaire will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.  If you are successful in the initial screening process your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

Take the next step to a rewarding career with the County of San Diego!


 

01
PLEASE BE SURE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS IN A THOROUGH AND COMPLETE MANNER, AS YOUR RESPONSES WILL BE USED TO DETERMINE YOUR OVERALL SCORE. PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU ARE INVITED TO A SELECTION INTERVIEW(S) BY THE DEPARTMENT, YOUR RESPONSES TO THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION. DO YOU UNDERSTAND THIS INFORMATION?
  • Yes
  • No
02
Do you have one (1) year of investigative experience at the level of Public Assistance Investigator Trainee with the County of San Diego, or as a welfare fraud investigator in a California County?
  • Yes
  • No
03
Do you have one (1) year of full-time experience conducting criminal investigations for a law enforcement agency?
  • Yes
  • No
04
For the areas that you indicated in #3 as having experience, please list your employer's name, dates of employment, and job title(s). If not applicable, please indicate "N/A" in the section below.
05
Do you have an Associate's degree or higher in criminal justice, sociology or a closely related field? For consideration, you must attach a copy of your diploma or transcript.
  • Yes, I have an associate's degree or higher.
  • Yes, I have an bachelor's degree or higher.
  • No, I do not have a college degree.
06
If Yes, please list the name of your college or university, the degree received and your major field of study. If no, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
07
Do you possess a current and valid California POST certificate?
  • Yes, I possess a Basic California POST certificate.
  • Yes, I possess an Intermediate California POST certificate
  • Yes, I possess an Advanced California POST certificate.
  • No, I do not possess a current California POST certificate.
08
Please list the seminars and training you have completed in investigations, report writing and other relevant topics. Please include (1) the title of the course, (2) the school or institution, (3) the dates attended, (4) the number of hours completed and (5) if the course was completed as a requirement of either the POST basic law enforcement academy or POST Basic Specialized Investigators Course. If none, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
09
Please indicate your experience in each of the duties listed below (Questions 10-14). If applicable you should choose two answers for each, frequency of duty and number of years experience.
10
Performing field/office investigations
  • Regularly
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
  • Over 4 years of experience
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • 2-3 years of experience
  • Less than 2 years of experience
11
Performing misdemeanor/felony investigations
  • Regularly
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
  • Over 4 years of experience
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • 2-3 years of experience
  • Less than 2 years of experience
12
Gathering, preserving and presenting evidence
  • Regularly
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
  • Over 4 years of experience
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • 2-3 years of experience
  • Less than 2 years of experience
13
Locating principles and witnesses
  • Regularly
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
  • Over 4 years of experience
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • 2-3 years of experience
  • Less than 2 years of experience
14
Preparing investigative reports
  • Regularly
  • Sometimes
  • Rarely
  • Never
  • Over 4 years of experience
  • 3-4 years of experience
  • 2-3 years of experience
  • Less than 2 years of experience
15
Please list the sources you have used to obtain information from public records, and briefly include the purpose. If not applicable, please enter "N/A" in the field below.
16
Please indicate your proficiency level with the following computer programs (Questions 17-20). Note: You may be subject to a performance test. Beginner = Ability to perform at least 25% of the software's functions without assistance. Intermediate = Ability to perform at least 50% of the software's functions without assistance. Advanced = Ability to perform at least 75% of the software's functions without assistance.
17
Microsoft Word
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • No experience
18
Microsoft Excel
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • No experience
19
Microsoft Access
  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced
  • No experience
20
If you have experience with any other word processing or spreadsheet programs, please list below and your level of proficiency.
21
How did you hear about this job opportunity?
  • Southwestern College Job Board
  • Palomar College Job Board
  • Miramar College Job Board
  • Other
22
If answered "other" in question #21, please list where you heard about this job opportunity in the field below. If not applicable, please enter "N/A".

Required Question

Agency
County of San Diego
Address
5530 Overland Ave., Suite 210

San Diego, California, 92123
Phone
(619) 236-2191
(866) 880-9374