Job ID: 31466 - Medicaid FANS Investigator
Agency: Office of Attorney General
Location: Pierre
Salary: $27.46 - $34.32 DOE
Pay Grade: GHJ
Closing Date: Open until filled

This is a full-time position with the Office of the Attorney General. For more information on the Office of the Attorney General, please visit http://atg.sd.gov.

The Office of Attorney General seeks an Investigator for the Medicaid Fraud, Abuse, and Neglect Services (FANS) Division. The primary mission of Medicaid FANS is to protect tax-payer dollars by investigating and prosecuting healthcare provider fraud. Healthcare provider fraud occurs in many settings, including nursing homes, hospitals, and pharmacies. Medicaid FANS also protects patients by investigating and prosecuting abuse, neglect, and exploitation that occurs in healthcare settings.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of South Dakota and have three years of criminal or fraud investigative experience. Special consideration will be given to applicants with a background in nursing, accounting, or auditing.

Applicants must be able to meet all minimum standards for law enforcement employment and certification at the time of appointment. Applicants who are not law enforcement certified must complete a thirteen-week basic law enforcement certification course.

Licenses and Certifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university, be a certified law enforcement officer in the State of South Dakota, and have three years of criminal or fraud investigative experience. Special consideration will be given to applicants with a background in nursing, accounting, or auditing.

Interested persons should attach a resume containing three references and a letter of interest.

This position is eligible for Veterans’ Preference per ARSD 55:10:02:08.

Successful applicant(s) will be required to undergo a background investigation. An arrest/conviction record will not necessarily bar employment. Successful applicant(s) will undergo an abuse and neglect screening. Offers of employment are conditional upon successful completion of a drug screening.

NCRC: If you possess a National Career Readiness Certificate, please submit the certificate with your application. For more information on how to acquire a National Career Readiness Certificate contact a South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation Job Service Office. A certificate is not necessary to be considered.

The State of South Dakota does not sponsor work visas for new or existing employees. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete an Employment Eligibility Verification, Form I-9. The State of South Dakota as an employer will be using E-Verify to complete employment eligibility verification upon hire.

The State of South Dakota offers employer paid health insurance plus eleven paid holidays, generous vacation and sick leave accrual, dental, vision, and other insurance options, and retirement benefits. You can view our benefits information at https://bhr.sd.gov/job-seekers/work-for-state-government/. This position is a member of Class A retirement under SDRS.

Must apply online: https://gen-stateofsouthdako-trn.inforcloudsuite.com/hcm/xmlhttp/shorturl.do?key=1N6
You must apply online, emailed resumes or submissions will not be accepted.
South Dakota Bureau of Human Resources
Telephone: 605.773.3148 Email: careers@state.sd.us
http://bhr.sd.gov/workforus
"An Equal Opportunity Employer"