Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Special Agent

Job Description And Duties

The mission of the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse (DMFEA) as the State’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“Unit”) is to investigate and prosecute, both criminally and civilly, (a) health care providers who defraud the Medi-Cal program and (b) those who abuse or neglect elders and dependent adults in care facilities.

The Special Agent conducts criminal investigations and investigates allegations of fraud perpetrated against the California Medicaid Program (Medi-Cal) Program by providers of medical and related services; specifically, those complaints that appear criminal in nature. Independently, or in a team, conducts and assists with complex and difficult investigations. May be required to conduct collateral duties as necessary. In accordance with Penal Code Section 13651, duties shall be conducted with an emphasis on community interaction and collaborative problem solving.

In accordance with Penal Code Section 13651, duties shall be conducted with an emphasis on community interaction and collaborative problem-solving.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-530758

Position #(s):

419-668-8482-001

Working Title

Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse Special Agent

Classification

SPECIAL AGENT, DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

$7,454.00 - $10,351.00 A

$8,592.00 - $12,834.00 B

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Shasta County

Telework

In Office

Job Type

Permanent, Full Time

Work Shift

Day

Work Week

Monday-Friday

Department Information

• This position is located in the Division of Medi-Cal Fraud and Elder Abuse, Investigations Section, Redding Regional Office. There is a total of 1 position. This position may be filled as either Special Agent (JC-528758) or Special Agent Trainee (JC-530763). Please clearly indicate your preferred city or cities and the corresponding JC code(s) in the “Examination or Job Title(s) For Which You Are Applying” section of your State Application.
• Individuals who are new to State service must have list eligibility in order to gain employment with the Office of the Attorney General. To access the Special Agent Examination and obtain list eligibility, please click HERE . Additional exams and information can be found at: http://oag.ca.gov/careers/exams
• Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility.
• Please note that all new to-state employees will be given the minimum salary of the SA classification. For current state employees and/or those with reinstatement rights, your salary will be determined in accordance with the applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
• Agents with an associate degree or intermediate POST certificate will receive a 2.5% salary differential of the base pay. Agents with a Bachelor's degree or advanced POST Certificate will receive a 5% salary differential.
• For more information about the department, please visit the Attorney General’s website at https://oag.ca.gov/.
  
  

Benefits of working for the State of California:

• 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!