Class Code: 00697
90697
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
INVESTIGATOR 3
Exercises limited peace officer responsibilities under
Chapter 10A or Chapter 212, or Chapter 99 of the Code of Iowa, or coordinates a
statewide investigation program, in performing a variety of general and
criminal investigative work involving planning, fact-finding and reporting;
performs related duties as required.
The
Work Examples and Competencies listed are for illustrative purposes only and
not intended to be the primary basis for position classification decisions.
Investigates reported and
suspected violations of state and federal laws and rules; determines whether
probable cause exists for action.
Conducts or assists other
Investigators in the investigation of potential fraud or overpayment situations
perpetrated by clients, recipients, employers, agency staff or service
providers; provides the facts and evidence required to obtain recoupment of
overpayments and to determine if fraud has occurred.
Coordinates a statewide
investigation program involving accountability for budget and records
management activities indicating the status and disposition of funds, and cases
investigated.
Analyzes complaints, allegations,
benefit records from other states and audit referrals; determines the scope,
timing and direction of an investigation; identifies the issues involved and
the types of evidence needed to comply with state and federal rules of
evidence.
Gathers information through
fact-finding interviews with witnesses, clients, recipients, staff, employers
and service providers, subpoena of records, covert investigations, and
surveillance; documents and verifies the accuracy and authenticity of evidence
for use in administrative hearings and criminal trials.
Coordinates investigations
with law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies and other relevant entities;
presents cases to prosecutors within the proper venue.
Acts as a resource person
to law enforcement agencies with the application and execution of arrest and
search warrants.
Testifies at proceedings of
administrative, district court, grand jury and other hearings to present facts
and evidence bearing on cases investigated.
Conducts internal audits,
administrative review and special investigations to maintain internal security
within an agency.
Prepares detailed records
and reports on the status and disposition of cases, including overpayment and
fraud, statistics on recoupment of funds, prosecutions, pending cases and other
dispositions of cases.
Knowledge of the basic
principles and techniques of investigation including areas such as
interviewing, fact-finding, accessing data sources, surveillance, or covert
investigations.
Knowledge of what
constitutes a violation of the applicable criminal statute, and the state and
federal laws, rules and regulations governing state/federally funded programs
and related confidentiality and Privacy Act laws.
Knowledge of the functions,
jurisdiction and relationships between other federal, state and local law
enforcement agencies and the need to share information with them concerning
cases for which they have primary responsibility.
Knowledge of court and
administrative hearing procedures and practices and rules of evidence as they
apply to the specific type of investigation being conducted.
Ability to plan, organize
and conduct thorough and complete investigations and to adapt investigative
methods, techniques and procedures to specific situations.
Ability to observe and
record facts accurately about persons, objects and events.
Ability to compile and
summarize data and prepare records and reports of facts in a clear, logical and
objective manner.
Ability to apply and
interpret state and federal laws, rules and regulations relating to specific
state/federal programs for which investigations are conducted.
Ability to testify in court
and administrative hearings as to the investigative findings in an accurate,
credible, and professional manner.
Ability to understand and
analyze business, commercial, industrial and agency records relative to the
specific program areas for which an investigation is being conducted.
Ability to assess the
credibility of the information/evidence collected during an investigation.
Ability to develop and use
investigative techniques and procedures involving surveillance, cover
investigations and fact-finding.
Ability to operate and
utilize computerized data based systems containing law enforcement information
and information databases.
Ability to identify issues
which require proactive solutions.
Ability to adapt own
approach to changing situations and to change or easily accept changes in own
organization or job requirements.
Ability to keep own
emotions under control and restrain negative behaviors when provoked or when
working under conditions of stress.
Skill in problem solving.
Displays high standards of
ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and
integrity. Refrains from theft-related,
dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with
internal and external clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite,
courteous, and cooperative manner.
Committed to quality service.
Displays a high level of
initiative, effort and commitment towards completing assignments efficiently. Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to
supervision. Follows policy and
cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the
needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates
cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity.
Fosters commitment and team spirit.
Expresses information to
individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature
of the information. Listens to others
and responds appropriately.
Graduation from an accredited four year college or
university with major course work in law enforcement, corrections, criminology,
police science, accounting, finance or law and experience equal to two years of
full-time work in law enforcement, corrections or criminal investigation;
OR
graduation
from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in an area not
listed above and experience equal to three years of qualifying work;
OR
a
combination of education and experience, substituting one year of qualifying
full-time experience for each thirty semester hours of general college or
university coursework;
OR
employees
with current continuous experience in the State executive branch that
includes experience equal to twelve months of full-time work as an Investigator
1 or 2, or in a comparable position involving investigative work experience.
NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Applicants for positions in
the Department of Inspections and Appeals must undergo a background
investigation which includes a criminal history check and a dependent adult and
child abuse registry check.
As required for entry into the Iowa Law Enforcement
Academy for designated positions, successful applicants must be of good moral
character as determined by a thorough background investigation and not have
been convicted of a felony or a crime of moral turpitude; applicants must be a
United States citizen.
NOTE
Some positions may require a valid driver’s or
chauffeur’s license.
For designated positions, the Appointing Authority,
with Iowa Department of Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise
prior approval, may request those applicants possessing a minimum of twelve
semester hours of education, six months of experience, or a combination of
both, or a specific certificate, license, or endorsement in the following
areas:
113 criminal
investigation (a law enforcement agency)
866 ability
to speak, read and write Spanish fluently
For
designated positions, the Appointing Authority, with Iowa Department of
Administrative Services – Human Resources Enterprise prior approval, may
request those applicants who have completed the following:
111 law
enforcement academy graduate
Applicants
wishing to be considered for such designated positions must list applicable
course work, experience, certificate, license, or endorsement on the
application.
Effective
Date: 7/08
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