Fraud Investigator

Position Overview

This role demands a highly professional and responsive individual skilled in administrative investigations and knowledgeable in budgetary processes within the County Auditor's Office. The primary responsibility is to conduct thorough investigations into allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse, while also performing detailed program analyses, budget assessments, and special reviews related to these issues.

Key Duties

• Conduct complex investigations into fraud, waste, abuse, and mismanagement involving County officials, employees, contractors, and vendors.
• Gather and analyze evidence through interviews, policy reviews, and examination of financial and administrative records.
• Ensure all investigations comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and best practices.
• Prepare detailed reports summarizing investigative findings and financial analyses.
• Assist in developing and implementing fraud detection and prevention strategies to safeguard county resources and operations.
• Collaborate with internal departments, law enforcement, the State’s Attorney’s Office, and external entities while maintaining confidentiality and integrity of investigatory files.
• Provide testimony in administrative, civil, or criminal legal proceedings as needed.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned, including occasional fieldwork and working evening hours when necessary.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with major coursework in criminology, psychology, management, or related field (or equivalent experience substituted year-for-year).
• Minimum of four years’ experience in government administrative investigations.
• At least one year of experience with government budget processes and administration.
• Strong knowledge of investigative principles, methods, and techniques including interviewing, evidence collection, and reconstructing records.
• Familiarity with laws, regulations, and policies relevant to local government administration and administrative misconduct investigations.
• Proficient with data analysis tools and capable of interpreting financial statements and transactions.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with an ability to clearly present findings.
• Demonstrated high level of discretion, integrity, and professionalism handling confidential information.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced environment managing multiple priorities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
• Experience researching and analyzing government policies and regulations related to misconduct investigations.
• Certifications or training in criminal or administrative investigations and fraud prevention.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking abilities.
• Supervisory experience of two or more years.

Additional Information

This position requires passing a thorough background investigation. Work involves both office-based tasks and fieldwork with the possibility of occasional evening work hours. Candidates must maintain a high degree of tact, discretion, and judgment when handling confidential investigations and communicating with various governmental and community stakeholders.