SPECIAL AGENT, Division of Medi-Cal Fraud & Elder Abuse

About the role

As the state’s federally mandated Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU), the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) works aggressively to investigate and prosecute fraudulent activities and the illegal diversion of health care resources from California’s most vulnerable citizens.

Responsibilities

• conduct criminal investigations;
• conduct undercover operations;
• prepare written investigative reports;
• prepare and serve search warrants;
• gather evidence including computer hardware and data;
• use and maintain investigative and protective equipment;
• use and maintain computer hardware and software for data analysis and case preparation;
• coordinate investigations with other law enforcement agencies;
• work closely with prosecutors in preparing cases for court;
• testify in court and make arrests as a result of investigations;
• perform other duties as required.

Pay

Classification: SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE – Salary Range A: $7,454.00 - $10,351.00; Salary Range B: $8,592.00 - $12,834.00. New-to-State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, salary will be determined in accordance with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations. New-to-State employees will receive the minimum salary Range A unless they meet Alternate Range Criteria 175 (24 months of satisfactory experience in Range A or equivalent peace‑officer duties).

Benefits

• Work-life balance
• 11 paid holidays
• Flexible paid leave options
• Consistent wage increases
• Pension retirement
• Job stability
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more!

Schedule

Work Shift: Day; Work Week: Monday - Friday; Telework arrangement: In Office (hybrid).