Investigator at State of Nebraska in Lincoln, Nebraska

Job Description:

The work we do matters!




Hiring Agency:

Attorney General - Agency 11



Location:

Lincoln, NE



Hiring Rate:

$0.000



Job Posting:

JR2024-00008433 Investigator (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):
05-31-2025



Job Description:

Position Summary:


Under administrative supervision from the Chief of Investigations, Investigators work collaboratively with other Medicaid Fraud and Patient Abuse Unit staff and other state and federal agencies to investigate allegations of fraud in the Medicaid program and/or abuse or neglect in licensed care facilities. They perform all phases of an investigation within the jurisdiction of the MFPAU from the central office and in the field. Statewide travel required.


Essential Job Functions:

Typical tasks include collection of evidence, conducting interviews, taking statements, extensive report writing, performance of basic analysis of Medicaid providers' billings to detect fraudulent schemes and abnormal patterns, preparation of analytical charts, operation of investigative equipment, surveillance, delivering subpoenas, assisting the audit and legal staff with case development and problem solving, and testifying in court.


Salary and Benefits:


Salary commensurate with candidate experience and qualifications.Full state benefits provided.


The Nebraska Department of Justice is dedicated to assuring equal employment opportunity to applicants and employees in all aspects of personnel administration without regard to political affiliation, race, color, national origin, sex, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, or religious creed and with proper regard for their privacy and constitutional rights.


This position is eligible for veterans' preference.


Applicant accepting a job offer must pass a background check.


Please email a cover letter and resume to the Nebraska Attorney General's Office.
Email AGO.recruiting@nebraska.gov



Requirements / Qualifications:



Minimum Qualifications: Law enforcement certification requirement. Ability to be commissioned as a Deputy State Sheriff required.



Preferred Qualifications: Previous investigative experience strongly preferred.CFE designation preferred. Graduation from an accredited four year college or university with a major in criminal justice, law enforcement, police science, accounting, finance or business, and a minimum of one year of experience in white-collar investigations preferred. Substantial experience may be substituted for college degree. Experience working with MS Word, Excel and Outlook.


Knowledge of relevant white-collar law enforcement or criminal investigation techniques preferred. Experience involving application of state statutes, agency rules and regulations and court/administrative hearings process helpful. Preference will be given to candidates who are Certified Fraud Examiners (CFE) or who possess relevant accounting and law enforcement/investigation experience.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits



Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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