Fraud Investigator Supervisor

The Rockland County Department of Social Services is seeking a candidate to perform advanced investigative work involving oversight and coordination of fraud investigations within the Department of Social Services. The role includes supervising investigative teams, analyzing complex fraud cases, ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations and collaborating with legal offices to support fraud prosecutions.

Candidates must possess thorough knowledge of the principles and techniques used in maintaining and verifying financial records and reports; thorough knowledge of investigative techniques used to access financial practices and financial status of individuals; thorough knowledge of Federal and State social services and related laws, rules and regulations concerning support, desertion and fraud*; the ability to develop materials for legal actions according to prescribed regulations; the ability to interpret and apply complex legal and policy guidelines related to fraud investigations; the ability to prepare written reports; the ability to analyze facts and use them in making informed decisions; the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; the ability to assess investigative findings and implement corrective measures to strengthen fraud prevention strategies; and the ability to conduct high-level case analysis and develop legal materials for prosecution.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate’s degree in criminal justice or comparable degree and four (4) years of paid interviewing and/or investigative work experience** involving public contact***, one (1) year of which must have included the supervision of others; or
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice or comparable degree and two (2) years of paid interviewing and/or investigative work experience** involving public contact***, one (1) year of which must have included the supervision of others.

Other Requirements and Information:

• Candidate must be a legal resident of New York, New Jersey or Connecticut.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license or access to transportation to meet field work requirements in a timely and efficient manner.
• This is a competitive class position in Civil Service for which the candidate will be required to take the appropriate Civil Service examination and be reachable on the resulting eligible list to maintain employment.

*To be demonstrated during the probationary period.

**Investigative experience shall have substantially included systematic (e.g., step-by-step) research and/or evaluation of evidence, facts, allegations or other related information pertaining to individuals or organizations.

***Public contact shall be defined as direct contact (e.g., in-person or telephone interactions) with clients, customers or members of the public that involves persuasion, negotiation, counseling, gathering, disseminating, or clarifying information and inspection activities that include contact with individuals, or similar activities. The nature of the contact is such that it requires judgment and independent thinking on the part of the individual in dealing with or responding to another person.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary and benefits are competitive with the public sector market including but not limited to the following:

• $41.92 per hour for a 35-hour work week
• Medical, dental and vision available
• Paid time off including vacation, personal and holiday time
• This position is New York State Pension eligible
• Other benefits, including, but not limited to deferred compensation, tuition reimbursement, leadership and other professional development training

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should email a completed Rockland County application to: RocklandDSSPersonnel@dfa.state.ny.us

Click here to access the online application.

Position open until filled.