Public Assistance Investigator Trainee
San Diego, CA San Diego, CA Full-time Full-time $56,326 - $69,160 a year $56,326 - $69,160 a year 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago Are you looking for a career in investigations? If so, the Department of Child Support Services is recruiting for candidates with winning attitudes to become a part of their workforce.
Apply for Public Assistance Investigator Trainee today! This series recruitment will close on June 12, 2023, at 11:
59 pm.
Future Salary Increases July 2023 - 5.
73% increase to base pay (2.
75% Across-the-Board
2.
98% Mkt Increase) July 2024 - 5.
73% increase to base pay (2.
75% Across-the-Board
2.
98% Mkt Increase) THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $56,326.
40 ANNUALLY.
County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.
3.
5.
About the Position Public Assistance Investigator Trainees are allocated only to the Department of Child Support Services.
This is the trainee level class of the Public Assistance Investigator series.
Incumbents acquire working knowledge of rules and regulations governing public assistance programs and perform routine public assistance fraud investigations.
They review public assistance applications, records and documents to determine eligibility and detect fraud.
Public Assistance Investigator Trainees are sworn peace officers as defined in Penal Code Section 830.
35 with law enforcement duties.
The Public Assistance Investigator classifications do not carry firearms.
Public Assistance Investigator Trainees must successfully complete a rigorous, highly demanding 17-week investigator academy within one year of employment.
The academy is currently held in Orange County.
The Specialized Investigators' Basic Course (SIBC) prepares each student for an investigative position by providing hands-on experience, including weapons training, role-play scenarios, arrest and control techniques, investigative case management, and surveillance.
Students must pass written, exercise, and scenario tests to demonstrate readiness for an investigative position.
To learn more about the SIBC Academy, please CLICK HERE.
Ideal Candidate Traits Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Supportive of Change Be comfortable to conduct interviews and assessments in person not in an office setting.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
Balances empathy with policy enforcement.
Education and Experience Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
Required education/
Experience:
Be a U.
S.
high school graduate or GED; AND, One (1) year of experience performing field investigations.
Qualifying experience must include conducting interviews to collect and verify information; compiling and analyzing findings and data; interpreting and applying rules and regulations; and preparing reports for prosecution of cases; OR, One (1) year of experience in a public social services agency determining initial and continuing eligibility for public assistance; OR, Successful completion of a Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course Academy and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion; OR Two (2) years experience as a Paralegal in a public prosecution agency.
NOTE I:
This position must be capable of being certified.
To be in a sworn position, applicants must Be a minimum age of 20.
5 years of age at the time of application; minimum age 21 at the time of appointment.
There is no maximum age limit.
Have a U.
S.
High school diploma or G.
E.
D.
; or a degree from an accredited college or university; or a certified foreign studies equivalency, you must attach a copy of your transcript or diploma to your application.
Have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on number, type, and recency.
NOTE II:
Experience in the following job classifications does NOT qualify:
Probation Aide, Detentions Processing Technician, Office Assistant, Senior Office Assistant, and Supervising Office Assistant.
Click here to view the complete job description, including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, working conditions, etc.
Hiring Process and Timeline The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
Background Pre-screening Process begin within 10 days of the posting close date.
Interviews will be scheduled upon successful the conclusion of background prescreening.
Offers are extended once background is complete due to the nature of the role.
Note:
Current County employees will not be excluded from additional background screening.
The background process may be lengthy.
We find that candidates can help expedite some parts of the data gathering process.
Anticipated Start Date:
Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.
Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.
Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Background Investigation Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test.
This may require candidates to appear in person.
Candidates successful in the evaluation process will be required to complete the following:
a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological examination, and a complete medical examination.
Felony convictions will be disqualifying.
Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.
Evaluation The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a four (4) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.
If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow with the County, Apply Now! As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.
We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce.
We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all.
Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability.
Each of which are infused throughout our operations.
While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce.
Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.
gov) (Download PDF reader) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers.
The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district.
Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Apply for Public Assistance Investigator Trainee today! This series recruitment will close on June 12, 2023, at 11:
59 pm.
Future Salary Increases July 2023 - 5.
73% increase to base pay (2.
75% Across-the-Board
2.
98% Mkt Increase) July 2024 - 5.
73% increase to base pay (2.
75% Across-the-Board
2.
98% Mkt Increase) THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR APPOINTMENT AT STEP 1, $56,326.
40 ANNUALLY.
County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placement in Accordance with Compensation Ordinance 1.
3.
5.
About the Position Public Assistance Investigator Trainees are allocated only to the Department of Child Support Services.
This is the trainee level class of the Public Assistance Investigator series.
Incumbents acquire working knowledge of rules and regulations governing public assistance programs and perform routine public assistance fraud investigations.
They review public assistance applications, records and documents to determine eligibility and detect fraud.
Public Assistance Investigator Trainees are sworn peace officers as defined in Penal Code Section 830.
35 with law enforcement duties.
The Public Assistance Investigator classifications do not carry firearms.
Public Assistance Investigator Trainees must successfully complete a rigorous, highly demanding 17-week investigator academy within one year of employment.
The academy is currently held in Orange County.
The Specialized Investigators' Basic Course (SIBC) prepares each student for an investigative position by providing hands-on experience, including weapons training, role-play scenarios, arrest and control techniques, investigative case management, and surveillance.
Students must pass written, exercise, and scenario tests to demonstrate readiness for an investigative position.
To learn more about the SIBC Academy, please CLICK HERE.
Ideal Candidate Traits Communicates Effectively, Knowledge Worker, Customer Focused, Values and Respects Others, Drives to Excel, Teamwork and Collaboration, Continuous Learning, Demonstrates Ethical Behavior, Supportive of Change Be comfortable to conduct interviews and assessments in person not in an office setting.
Demonstrates strong attention to detail.
Balances empathy with policy enforcement.
Education and Experience Education, training, and/or experience that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.
Required education/
Experience:
Be a U.
S.
high school graduate or GED; AND, One (1) year of experience performing field investigations.
Qualifying experience must include conducting interviews to collect and verify information; compiling and analyzing findings and data; interpreting and applying rules and regulations; and preparing reports for prosecution of cases; OR, One (1) year of experience in a public social services agency determining initial and continuing eligibility for public assistance; OR, Successful completion of a Regular Basic or Specialized Investigators' Basic Course Academy and possession of a valid Certificate of Completion; OR Two (2) years experience as a Paralegal in a public prosecution agency.
NOTE I:
This position must be capable of being certified.
To be in a sworn position, applicants must Be a minimum age of 20.
5 years of age at the time of application; minimum age 21 at the time of appointment.
There is no maximum age limit.
Have a U.
S.
High school diploma or G.
E.
D.
; or a degree from an accredited college or university; or a certified foreign studies equivalency, you must attach a copy of your transcript or diploma to your application.
Have no felony convictions and must not be on probation; misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on number, type, and recency.
NOTE II:
Experience in the following job classifications does NOT qualify:
Probation Aide, Detentions Processing Technician, Office Assistant, Senior Office Assistant, and Supervising Office Assistant.
Click here to view the complete job description, including minimum qualifications, examples of duties, working conditions, etc.
Hiring Process and Timeline The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.
Background Pre-screening Process begin within 10 days of the posting close date.
Interviews will be scheduled upon successful the conclusion of background prescreening.
Offers are extended once background is complete due to the nature of the role.
Note:
Current County employees will not be excluded from additional background screening.
The background process may be lengthy.
We find that candidates can help expedite some parts of the data gathering process.
Anticipated Start Date:
Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.
The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview.
Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application Work History and/or supplemental questionnaire.
Condition of Employment As part of the County of San Diego's pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment.
Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Current County employees may be excluded from this process.
Background Investigation Must have a reputation for honesty and trustworthiness.
Prior to appointment, candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation which may include a psychological, truth verification or other examination or test.
This may require candidates to appear in person.
Candidates successful in the evaluation process will be required to complete the following:
a comprehensive background investigation, a psychological examination, and a complete medical examination.
Felony convictions will be disqualifying.
Misdemeanor convictions may be disqualifying depending on type, number, severity, and recency.
Evaluation The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a four (4) month employment list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment and supplemental application.
Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental application form will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system.
If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable an individual with qualified disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow with the County, Apply Now! As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development.
We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce.
We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization.
Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.
Veteran's Preference Policy The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego.
Military Skills Translator Do you need assistance translating your military experience into civilian experience? This tool can help! The County of San Diego and its employees embrace the vision of a just, sustainable, and resilient future for all.
Our values include integrity, equity, access, belonging, excellence, and sustainability.
Each of which are infused throughout our operations.
While also embracing a mission of strengthening our communities with innovative, inclusive, and data driven services through a skilled and supported workforce.
Click here for more information on our Strategic Plan (sandiegocounty.
gov) (Download PDF reader) as well as our commitment to serve everyone, to build a Framework for the Future that will create a County that works for all.
Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated as disaster service workers.
The term public employees includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district.
Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them by their employer or by law.
The County of San Diego is committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion because our diverse workforce is our greatest asset and our customers are our number one priority.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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