Investigator 2 (T)

Special hiring rates: $36,000 at Bureau for Public Health, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner

Under limited supervision, performs advanced level investigations by obtaining evidence of reported fraud, wildfire origins or violations of the rules and regulations of a state agency or of state or federal laws or involving claims for damages by or against a state agency, or conducts investigations of reported deaths. These positions involve complex direct public contact work, as well as contact with insurance company representatives, lawyers, and law enforcement personnel. Work requires the use of a personal automobile for travel. Employee is subject to on-call status during non-business hours. May be required to deal with situations which are potentially dangerous. Performs related work as required. Hiring Process:

This job is a tested position indicated with a (T) beside the title and requires an online examination. Once your application is received, you will be notified from CourseMill (web-based Learning Management System). You must complete the online examination within ten (10) days of receiving your notification or your application will be inactivated.

DO NOT APPLY UNLESS YOU CAN TEST WITHIN ten (10) DAYS after receiving your notification from CourseMill.

Online applicants who do not test within ten (10) days of receiving this notification will be inactivated. There is a thirty (30 day) re-test waiting period.

Caution: Any time you retake the same test, your new score, whether higher or lower, will automatically replace any previous test scores.

Note:

The same examination is used for: Investigator 1.

YOU MUST APPLY FOR EACH TITLE SEPARATELY. YOU MUST APPLY

PRIOR TO

TESTING.

You only need to take the test

once

to be scored for the titles for which you have applied.

NOTE :

If you have already taken this test for the above job title

within the past 30 days

and want to be considered for this title, contact our office for instructions on how to have your current test scores applied to this title.

If you have previously applied for this job and simply want to update your ID (name, address, etc.), work preferences, or county availability, do not re-apply. Instead, email us at applicantservices@wv.gov.

Plans and directs investigations and/or audits to obtain evidence regarding allegations. Analyzes and evaluates information gathered through investigative techniques to determine source reliability, content validity, and potential truthfulness; develops investigative leads and links; distinguishes patterns, trends and associations; develops potential evidence. Obtains and secures evidence following chain of custody procedures. Explains pertinent laws or other agency regulations as it relates to a suspected violation during the investigatory process. Checks business records to determine amount of tax due to the state. Initiates prosecution of violators and testifies in court. Investigates businesses for proper licenses and cites violations. Performs complex calculations of any over issued or misused funds or benefits which may span several years and time periods and encompasses multiple changes in policy or regulations during the established period of overpayment. Prepares a comprehensive detailed written report of investigations to include a narrative and evidence to substantiate violations of federal and state code or administrative policy and refers the report to the appropriate authority. Locates witnesses and obtains facts and evidence needed by attorneys in litigation of cases. Conducts legal research and locates the section of the state or federal code relevant to the complaint under investigation. Advises vested parties of investigative status while maintaining a referral log for tracking statistical reporting requirements. Interviews subjects of investigation, complainants and witnesses using prescribed procedures. Performs internal audits to determine misuse of time, funds and/or equipment. Enforces and monitors court orders to ensure any and all terms of restitution imposed by the court are met by the offending party. May investigate claims against the state; may prepare reports and evidence for legal proceedings. May provide twenty-four-hour on-call investigation and reports regarding deaths reported by law enforcement, emergency medical services, hospital staff, funeral directors, county medical examiners and other state and federal agencies. May participate in investigations and training exercises with K9 officers. Your application will not be accepted if you do not meet stated minimum requirements.

We do not accept correctional officer or security guard experience as law enforcement.

Training:

Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited college or university. Substitution:

Experience as described below may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required training. Experience:

Two (2) years of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in law enforcement or investigative work.

Special Requirements:

Possession of valid West Virginia driver's license and the availability of an automobile is required. Qualification to possess and use firearms may be required.

For Forestry Investigators Only: Must meet the qualifications for and become a Special Natural Resources Police Officer prior to being certified permanent and must maintain this commission throughout the period of employment in this position. Must pass periodic firearms qualification. Must take and pass a physical examination prior to becoming certified permanent and submit to annual follow-up exams. Must take and pass a psychological examination. Must become a certified Wildland Fire Investigator in accordance with guidelines established by the National Wildfire Coordinating Group prior to becoming certified permanent.

Special Requirements:

Possession of valid West Virginia driver's license and the availability of an automobile may be required. Qualification to possess and use firearms may be required.

ATTENTION:

Applicant must verify post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified

.

If you are claiming Veterans preference, please submit "MEMBER 4" form and/or your VA Letter. Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.

If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact that information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel. Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.

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