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State of Nevada Announces
An Open Competitive Recruitment for:
AG CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1 - Underfill for AG Criminal Investigator 2
APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -  $53,598.96 to  $79,719.84  PAY GRADE: 36
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
JOB INFORMATION
Work Type: Permanent, full time vacancies as they may occur in this geographical location.
Department: Attorney General
Division: Attorney General
Location: Las Vegas, Boulder City, Indian Springs, Jean, Henderson
Job Class Code: 13.249
RECRUITMENT INFORMATION
Announcement Number: 39523
Open to all qualified persons.
Posted 01/24/2020
Close Date: 01/30/2020
Recruiter:
   ANA MARIA ORNELLAS
   Phone: (775)684-0151
   Email: aornellas@admin.nv.gov
Applications accepted for another Expired
The Position
Criminal Investigators in the Attorney General's Investigations Division perform criminal investigations involving violations of federal and/or State laws pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area which includes, but is not limited to, Medicaid fraud, workers' compensation fraud, consumer protection, public integrity, human trafficking, missing children, financial fraud, alleged criminal offenses committed by State officers or employees, and all types of conflict of interest cases submitted by outside agencies, along with participating in multi-jurisdictional task forces comprised of officers from federal, State and local enforcement agencies.
This position is located in our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU). The MFCU's primary responsibility is the investigation and prosecution of Medicaid provider fraud. The MFCU also investigates matters involving abuse, neglect and exploitation of elderly and vulnerable adults in medical facilities. The successful applicant will be expected to conduct fraud investigations involving violations of federal and/or State law pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area such as Medicaid Fraud, which is specific to the grant restricted program.
Under general supervision, applicants must have the ability to review initial complaints, conduct interviews of witnesses and other law enforcement or State agency sources to obtain information regarding criminal and civil investigations. This position will obtain, review and analyze records and databases concerning criminal cases and civil false claims cases; as well as assist investigators and attorneys in existing criminal investigations and civil matters, including qui tam cases pursuant to federal and/or State law. The qui tam cases are typically large multistate investigations requiring the applicant to work in conjunction with other States in gathering data and information. The incumbent will maintain case files and develop reports for the work product to be used by others in a legal setting; gather and preserve evidence, document information, utilize case management tools; and develop final reports and information and investigative reports prior to initiating criminal and civil prosecution. Applicants must have the ability to conduct complex or difficult investigative assignments that may involve multiple criminal violations or suspects. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.***

To Qualify:
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
    Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice, police science, or closely related field; OR graduation from high school or equivalent education and two years of investigative experience involving standard investigative and enforcement techniques utilized to enforce local, State and/or federal laws and regulations; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above.
Special Notes
    Applicants must meet the minimum standards for appointment as a peace officer as established in the Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) and Nevada Administrative Code (NAC).
    AG Criminal Investigator I's must obtain and maintain, at a minimum, Nevada POST Category II certification within one year of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
Special Requirements
    Pursuant to NRS 284.4066, positions in this series have been identified as affecting public safety. Persons offered employment in these positions must submit to a pre-employment screening for controlled substances.
    Persons offered employment in this series must submit to a background, medical, and psychological evaluation.
    A valid driver's license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
INFORMATIONAL LINKS
For more information about state employment, visit the following:
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email
Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:
Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868
Division of Human Resource Management
Southern Nevada
555 East Washington Avenue,
Suite 1400
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868


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