Job Description The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan. Benefit Trafficking Unit (BTU) Agents conduct comprehensive and multifaceted criminal and civil investigations involving the fraudulent acquisition and use of MDHHS program benefits, focusing especially on Food Assistance Program (FAP) trafficking. FAP Trafficking is a serious and pervasive crime often involving organized and violent criminal organizations. BTU agents ascertain an identify the existence of sophisticated criminal conspiratorial schemes by employees, contractors, businesses, vendors and recipients through field investigations, social media, and advanced data analysis. Establish the nature of offenses committed and initiate appropriate criminal, civil and administrative action to resolve the most intricate criminal and civil allegations and recover program funds. Initiate complex complaints and investigations involving trafficking of program benefits, multiple suspects and multilateral cooperation with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies across various jurisdictional venues. Develop recommendations to address fraud vulnerability and organizational control and accountability relating to program law, regulation, policy, and procedure. Position Description Job Specification To be considered for this position you must: * Apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted. * Relevant experience and/or education referred to in the supplemental questions must be documented in the resume, transcript and/or application to allow for accurate screening. * Attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week. * Attach a cover letter. * If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. * Attach a writing sample that you have authored (Not to exceed 2 pages). Failure to complete any of the above may result in your application being screened out as incomplete. *See instructions for attaching files here: *Instructions * Required Education and Experience *Education Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, criminal justice,criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field. Experience Three years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent P11. Alternate Education and Experience Five years of experience as a sworn detective at a law enforcement agency may be substituted for the education and experience requirements. Additional Requirements and Information *YOUR APPLICATION FOR ANY POSITION DOES NOT GUARANTEE YOU WILL BE CONTACTED BY THE DEPARTMENT/AGENCY FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION. ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS INTERVIEWED WILL BE NOTIFIED OF THE RESULTS. Recruitment is to fill two (2) vacancies. This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General. * This is a statewide position. The office location for this position will be in Wayne, Oakland, Macomb, Monroe or Washtenaw Counties, however, these position have the ability to work hybrid (remote/office) and may require extensive field work and travel statewide. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview. The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received. For information about the specific position, please contact Jennifer Allen by email at allenj19@michigan.gov. Please reference the job posting number in the subject line. Follow us on LinkedIn for more job opportunities. #MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroes MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer. *Salary: $24.69 - $35.44 Hourly Location: Various, MI Job Type: Permanent Full Time Department: Health and Human Services - Central Office Job Number: 4301-21-OIG-048-FILL Closing: 8/5/2021 5:00 PM Eastern Bargaining Unit: N/A Agency: State of Michigan Address: 400 South Pine Street Lansing, Michigan, 48909 Phone: (800) 788-1766 State of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer Website: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan