Abuse and Neglect Investigator

JOB
The Investigator is responsible for collecting data/evidence from all available sources, taking photographs, statements, video and audio recordings and when necessary, conducting surveillance in locations throughout the state of Indiana. The Investigator will handle complaints and inquiries from the public and will need to manage a high-volume case load, which can include some criminal investigations.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Collecting data/evidence from all available sourcesObtaining documents such as medical records, patient files, business records and other records to be used as evidence in administrative or judicial proceedingsResearching/evaluating documentationLocating, conducting surveillance of and interviewing witnesses, suspects, and possible expert witnesses in locations throughout the state of IndianaTaking photographs, statements, video and audio recordingsPreparing written and recorded statements and evaluate testimony for credibilityPreparing comprehensive investigation reports for presentation to a Deputy Attorney General or state or federal prosecutor for criminal referralsAssisting the Deputy Attorney General or state or federal prosecutor in preparing the case for courtLocating and serving subpoenas on witnesses and suspectsTestifying in criminal and administrative proceedingsCompleting any necessary component of the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy Participating in investigator training and performing other work as required.Such travel as the assignment of duties may necessitate, usually consisting of frequent trips totaling more than 1000 miles per month, for the following purposes: Conduct investigations at the business and home locations of Medicaid providers and at the home locations of Medicaid recipients. Travel to state offices, jails, police departments, sheriff’s departments, courthouses, offices of businesses contracting with healthcare providers, and such other locations as may be necessary for the purpose of obtaining documents, statements, and other evidence necessary to an investigation. Travel to surveillance locations and conducting surveillance from a vehicle for extended periods of time in all types of weather and at all times of day or night.Travel to and assist in serving search warrants and seizing evidence at such times as is best for the purposes of the investigation, including times beyond normal duty hours, and to transport to such sites the supplies and tools, including storage boxes and document scanners, as may be required.Travel directly from home to the office of a healthcare provider under investigation, to an office of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit other than the assigned duty station, or to other locations required by an investigation, as may be necessary to the efficient and effective completion of an investigation.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Pay commensurate with experience.