Fraud Examiner

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General Description

The purpose of this class is to assist trial attorneys in the investigation and prosecution of all types of white-collar crimes (swindles, frauds, thefts, insurance fraud, misapplications, mortgage fraud, etc.) and asset forfeitures.

Duties and Responsibilities

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.

• Evaluates data from various sources to identify common schemes and trace funds involved in criminal activity. Such records include bank statements, retail store itemized receipts, general ledgers, and accounting logs.

• Prepares Fraud Examiner reports and related demonstratives used to present evidence of criminal activity and the level of such criminal charge(s) against the suspect or target.

• Interviews individuals who are victims, witnesses, and suspects to determine the criminal potential and identify assets involved.

• Provides guidance to prosecutors and law enforcement officers with respect to financial crimes and bank related activity.

• Traces assets to criminal activity for asset forfeiture.

• Testifies as an expert witness in jury trials for investigation work of criminal activity through the evaluation of financial records.

• Performs related work as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related major.

• Requires six years of experience in forensic accounting, government accounting, general finance operations or closely related experience.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.

Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.

The work is typically performed sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, bending, crouching, or stooping. The employee occasionally lifts light and heavy objects.

The work is typically performed in an office.

Emergency Preparedness Tier Level: 4

Special Certifications and Licenses:

Requires Certified Fraud Examiner from the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners.

Department: Fraud Examiner

Salary: $61,457.00

The County of Galveston is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.