Detective Investigator


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Detective Investigator: Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) – New York City

The Office of the Attorney General is seeking qualified candidates for Detective Investigator
positions located in New York City. Candidates should be hard-working,
motivated and committed to public service on behalf of the people of the State of New York.

MFCU, the centerpiece of New York’s efforts to combat Medicaid provider fraud, is looking for
experienced investigators to conduct complex investigations into fraud committed by Medicaid
providers and others in the healthcare industry who steal from New York State, those involved in
the diversion of prescription narcotics, and to investigate and prosecute abuse and neglect of
residents in nursing homes, hospitals, and other residential healthcare facilities.

The qualifications for this position are: Expert interviewing skills and the ability to
memorialize information; experience conducting search warrants, physical and
electronic surveillance, managing confidential informants, and seizing/preserving the
integrity of evidence; experience in complex involved confidential investigations utilizing
data base searches, wiretaps and video surveillance in extremely diverse environments;
expertise in collection of evidence and executing search warrants; experience in leading
undercover narcotic operations and warrant investigations; experience sitting,
interpreting and operating wiretap equipment; detailed report writing experience;
experience testifying in court; having established contacts within the law enforcement
community serving the greater NYC area.

Qualifications in addition to those listed above:

Must have at least ten years of law enforcement experience and current NYS basic police
school certification.

Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license and have the ability to drive a motor vehicle.

The Public Officer’s Law requires that police officers at the OAG be citizens of the United States
and reside in New York State.

Performance of the duties may require frequent, unscheduled work on evenings and weekends
and requires 24/7 availability. This position is in the exempt class, and incumbents serve at the
pleasure of the Attorney General. The Hire Rate for this position is $68,264. Appointments in
New York City receive an additional $3,026 location pay.

Applications are being received online. ; applicants will be taken to the online application page for this
position. Applicants must be prepared to submit a complete application packet consisting of a
cover letter (include Reference No. INV_MFCU_NYC_7232_110821) and resume. Please
note: Failure to submit a complete application will delay the consideration of your application.
You may address your cover letter to Investigator Jobs.