Conducts investigations to obtain evidence of reported fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, or violations of state rules, regulations, or statutes.

Duties:

OIG Investigators are classified as certified Georgia Peace Officers, and they enforce the criminal laws of the State of Georgia. Specifically, they investigate criminal activities, execute search warrants, conduct surveillance operations, interview persons in connection with criminal cases being investigated, prepare detailed investigative reports, assist in prosecution of cases, testify in court, recover fraudulently obtained property, gather criminal intelligence, apprehend wanted persons, and perform other related law enforcement duties.

Technical Competencies:

• Collaboration
• Communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Leadership
• Organization and Planning
• Problem Solving/ Judgment

Responsibilities:

• Conducts investigations to ascertain facts and obtain evidence on alleged violations and misconduct; interviews witnesses and obtains statements.
• Conducts training and outreach for interested parties.
• Explains the law or other agency regulations to the parties in violation to give support or secure compliance.
• Inspects business records and/or facilities.
• Reviews and scrutinizes subpoenaed financial records, documents, and records for evidence.
• Perform analysis to determine misuse of state time, funds, and/or equipment.
• Prepares summary reports, maintains case files, and documentation of case resolution.
• Reviews records, documentation, and other evidence for violations of laws or regulations.
• Participate in surveillance, arrest operations, search operations, and other assignments that may pose the risk of personal bodily harm.
• Must be willing to travel.
• Must be willing to work overtime.
• Must be willing to be on call during non-work hours.

Salary is commensurate with experience.

Please note, this is a POST certified law enforcement position.

Additional Information:

Please attach a Cover Letter indicating your reasons for interest in the position and any other job-related information you want to be considered in evaluating your candidacy for this position. Successful candidates for this position must pass a criminal background investigation, physical fitness assessment, medical examination/drug screen, psychological examination, and polygraph test.

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completion of a four-year degree in a relevant field of study (accounting, finance, criminal justice, information technology, etc.)from an accredited college or university
• Completion of a master’s degree in a relevant field of study (accounting, finance, criminal justice, information technology, etc.) from an accredited college or university
• Working knowledge of the criminal justice system AND/OR public administration
• Professional certification/license as a Certified Public Accountant or Attorney Licensure
• Professional experience in data analytics using ACL or IDEA software 
• Certified Fraud Examiner Certification (CFE)
• Computer or mobile device forensic training.
• Certified Inspector General Inspector/Evaluator or Investigator Certification from the Association of Inspectors General.
• Prior experience with administrative and/or criminal internal investigations.