Fraud Investigator

Job Description:

Fraud Investigator

Description

The Job

The Fraud Investigation Unit of the Human Services Program Integrity Division is recruiting for Fraud Investigators who identify, investigate, and eliminate fraudulent receipt of public assistance (CalWORKS, CalFresh, etc.). This includes collecting and documenting evidence and preparing reports on findings to be used either in the prevention of fraud or in the prosecution of an individual by the District Attorney's office. Active peace officers that meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply. San Bernardino County has reciprocity with PERS and encourages PERS employees to apply.

Bilingual Compensation: Candidates with bilingual skills (Spanish/English) are encouraged to apply. Applicants must pass a language competency examination in order to receive bilingual compensation.

For more detailed information, refer to the Fraud Investigator job description.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS

To review job-specific benefits, refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Fraud Investigators are Peace Officers [P.C. 830.35(a)] and are authorized to carry a firearm.

Fraud Investigators must:

(1) Be at least 21 years of age and a citizen of the United States or a legal resident who has applied for citizenship.

(2) Possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

(3) Be fingerprinted and pass a background investigation, medical examination and psychological evaluation - candidates must NOT have been convicted of a felony.

(4) Possess a current, unexpired, California Basic POST Certificate or higher.

License: Travel throughout the County is required. A valid California Class C driver license is required at the time of appointment and must be maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Employees may be required to use personal vehicles and show proof of automobile liability insurance.
Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements

Certificate: Must possess a current, unexpired, California POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certificate.

Note: Candidate must attach a high-quality copy of their current, unexpired, California POST Basic, Intermediate, or Advanced Certification (and Requalification Certificate, if applicable).

-AND-

Experience (Applicants must meet one of the following options):

Option 1: One (1) year of experience as a criminal investigator with sworn peace officer status. Experience should include primary responsibility for full-time follow-up criminal investigations in a law enforcement agency. Note: Traffic investigations and Correctional Facility investigations are not considered qualifying experience.

Option 2: Two (2) years of law enforcement patrol experience with sworn peace officer status enforcing the general criminal laws of the State.

Desired Qualifications

A completed degree in Administration of Justice or Behavioral/Social Science is highly desirable.

Selection Process

Application Procedure: Complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 PM on the filing deadline . Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaires.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work experience section of your application may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score.

Evaluation Procedure:
There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire only and resumes will not be reviewed. It is to your advantage to provide as much relevant and detailed work experience as possible in both your work experience and supplemental questionnaire.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.

Additional Information and Resources:
If you need technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy .

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process


Specialized Peace Officers Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: 5/15/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Salary:

$74,297.60 - $107,369.60 Annually