Fraud Investigator

About this role

Under general direction, performs advanced professional investigative work involving allegations of employee misconduct, fraud, abuse, theft, ethics violations, misuse of City assets, procurement irregularities, payroll fraud, workers' compensation fraud, residency violations, conflicts of interest, and other violations of City policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Fraud Investigator is responsible for planning and conducting confidential administrative investigations; gathering and preserving evidence; interviewing complainants, witnesses, employees, contractors, and other involved parties; analyzing investigative findings; preparing comprehensive written reports; and presenting investigative conclusions and recommendations to City leadership. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment, discretion, objectivity, and sound investigative practices. Performs related work as required.

Requirements

<ul><li>Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field.</li><li>Three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience conducting fraud investigations, administrative investigations, internal investigations, compliance investigations, internal auditing, human resources investigations, law enforcement investigations, or other closely related investigative work.</li></ul>Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.<br><br><br><strong><u>NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S):</u></strong><ul><li>Possession of a valid Michigan