Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator

Salary : $146,719.21 - $178,338.12 AnnuallyLocation : 275 Beck Ave, Fairfield, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 26-417010-01Department: Health & Social Services DeptDivision: H&SS-Administration DivOpening Date: 03/18/2026Contact: Melaniece Lovejoy 707-784-7830Join our leadership team! The Special Investigations Bureau of the Department of Health and Social Services is hiring for Chief Welfare Fraud InvestigatorThis is an open and continuous recruitment that may close at any time. For first consideration apply by April 18, 2026The Special Investigations Bureau is responsible for conducting investigations ofalleged fraud in various public assistance programs, detecting fraud in thoseprograms, and conducting verification inquiries in an effort to prevent fraud before itoccurs. The Bureau is also responsible for collecting criminal and administrativeoverpayments, as well as court-ordered restitution stemming from criminalconvictions for welfare fraud.TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POSITION AND APPLY View the recruitment brochure HEREAmericans with Disabilities ActIt is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES:Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leaveTo learn more, view our benefits summaries for and 01 I possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, or a closely related field. If yes, please attach a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts to your application. YesNo02 Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Driver's License? YesNo03 If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a." 04 I possess the following certification(s). Please attach to your application. (check all that apply) Possession of a valid and current California Peace Officer Valis and current Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Specialized Investigator Basic Couse (SIBC)Valid and current California P.O.S.T. BasicValid and current California P.O.S.T. IntermediateValid and current California P.O.S.T. AdvancedValid and current Basic Course Waiver (BCW) as awarded by the California Commission on P.O.S.T. within three (3) years prior to appointmentRequired Question