Job Description
Salary: $66,456.00 - $81,702.40 Annually
Location : County of San Diego, CA
Job Type: Regular - Full time
Job Number: 23572708
Department: Dept of Child Support
Division: Bureau Of Public Assistance In
Opening Date: 09/08/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Job Summary Are you looking for a career in investigations? If so, the Department of Child Support Services is recruiting candidates with winning attitudes to become a part of their workforce.
Apply for Public Assistance Investigator I today! Future Salary Increases July 2024 - 5.43% increase to base pay (2.75% Across-the-Board + 2.68% % Market Increase) ABOUT THE POSITION Public Assistance Investigators 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 (a), with law enforcement duties. All vacancies are located within the Department of Child Support Services.
IDEAL CANDIDATE TRAITS Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Supportive of Change
- Be comfortable to conduct interviews and assessments in person not in an office setting.
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
- Balances empathy with policy enforcement.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE - Possession of a valid Regular or Specialized Basic P.O.S.T. certificate at the time of application; OR,
- Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Waiver Exam, with documentation from P.O.S.T.; OR
- Successful Completion of a Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course Academy and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion; AND
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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 as a peace officer under penal code sections 830.1 and/or 830.35 (a).
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INTERVIEWS AND HIRING PROCESS The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
- Background Pre-screening Process begin within 10 days of the posting close date.
- Interviews will be scheduled upon successful the conclusion of background prescreening.
- Offers are extended once background is complete due to the nature of the role. Note: Current County employees will not be excluded from additional background screening. The background process may be lengthy. We find that candidates can help expedite some parts of the data gathering process.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current employees may be exempt from this process.
BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness. Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test.
T his may require candidates to appear in person Candidates successful in the evaluation process will be required to complete the following: a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological examination, and a complete medical examination. Felony convictions will be disqualifying. Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.
EVALUATION Qualified applicants will be placed on a
twelve (12) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental applications. Please ensure that 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.
Note: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
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Please be sure to answer the following questions in a thorough, complete, and truthful manner, as your responses may 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. Please do not respond to supplemental questions with "Refer to Resume." The experience indicated in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application. Do you understand this information?
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Do you possess a Regular or Specialized Basic POST certificate awarded by the California Commission of Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST)? For consideration, you must attach a copy of your POST certificate or proof of completion of a Regular Basic Course or Specialized Investigator's Basic Course.
- Yes, I will have possession of a valid Regular or Specialized Basic P.O.S.T. certificate at the time of application
- Yes, I have Successful completion of a California Basic P.O.S.T. Waiver Exam, with documentation from P.O.S.T
- Yes, I have Successful Completion of a Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course Academy and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion
- No, I do not possess a current California POST certificate.
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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; OR, One (1) year of full-time experience conducting criminal investigations for a law enforcement agency as a peace officer under penal code sections 830.1 and/or 830.35 (a).?
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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
- Yes, I have a bachelor's degree or higher
- No, I do not have a college degree
05
Have you been out of a law enforcement agency for more than 3 years and are willing or eligible to attend the POST Requalification Course if necessary?
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Do you have work experience in the following areas? Check all that apply.Note: The experience indicated in your responses to the supplemental questions must also be described, in detail, on the Work History/Experience section of your Employment Application.
- Gathering, preserving and presenting evidence
- Locating principles and witnesses
- Performing field/office investigations
- Performing misdemeanor/felony investigations
- Preparing investigative reports
- I do not have work experience in any of the areas listed above.
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Indicate if you have experience using the following computer applications/programs. Check all that apply.Note: You may be subject to a performance test on any of the programs listed below.
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- I do not have experience with any of the computer
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For each box you selected in question #7 please indicate your level of experience
and provide examples of how you used the application/program.Note: Definition of the levels of experience - Select from the following: Beginner. I have some experience in using this computer program, but I need additional training; Intermediate. I possess sufficient knowledge and skill in using this computer program in an independent manner; or Advanced. I consider myself to be a technical expert, and I have trained others to use this program.
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How did you hear about this job opportunity?
- San Diego County Website
- Governmentjobs.com
- Careers in Government
- Veteran Outreach
- Southern California American Indian Resource Center
- Mana de San Diego
- Alliance for African Assistance
- Family, Neighbors, Friends
- County Employee Resource Groups
- Golden West College Job Board
- Miramar College Job Board
- Palomar College Job Board
- Southwestern College Job Board
- Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T) Website
- California Welfare Fraud Investigators Association (CWFIA)
- Other
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Job Tags
Full time, Traineeship, Work experience placement, Felony friendly,