Ag Criminal Investigator 1

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The Position

Criminal Investigators in the Attorney General's Investigations Division perform criminal investigations involving violations of federal and/or State laws pertaining to a specific program or regulatory area which includes, but is not limited to, Medicaid fraud, workers' compensation fraud, consumer protection, public integrity, human trafficking, missing children, financial fraud, alleged criminal offenses committed by State officers or employees, and all types of conflict of interest cases submitted by outside agencies, along with participating in multi-jurisdictional task forces comprised of officers from federal, State and local enforcement agencies.

Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training.

Under close supervision, applicants will learn to conduct and coordinate investigations to include the interview and interrogation of witnesses, victims and suspects, as well as other law enforcement or State agency sources to obtain necessary information. Applicants must have the ability to learn to gather and preserve evidence, document findings, utilize case management tools, develop case files and develop final investigative reports and affidavits in the approved Office of the Attorney General format using concise, logical, grammatically correct language. Applicants will learn to document case history and follow through with goals and objectives. Applicants must have the ability to conduct field activities, including arrests, search warrants and surveillance. A heavy workload coupled with daily office and administrative deadlines make it essential for the applicant to be dependable and adaptable to change. Applicants must have the ability to conduct complex or difficult investigative assignments that may involve multiple criminal violations or suspects. Spanish speaking is preferred but not required. The positions available are both permanent and grant funded positions. This also includes our Insurance Fraud Unit. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

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To Qualify:

In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements: