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Fraud Investigator 1-2



The mission of the Louisiana Department of Health is to protect and promote health and to ensure access to medical, preventive, and rehabilitative services for all residents of the State of Louisiana.



Make a meaningful impact by protecting the integrity of public assistance programs. In this role, you'll conduct complex investigations into benefit eligibility, gather and analyze evidence, interview witnesses, perform field investigations, and determine appropriate administrative or legal action. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate with law enforcement and legal professionals while serving as a trusted representative of the State in administrative hearings and court proceedings.

An ideal candidate should possess the following competencies:


Following Policies and Procedures: The ability to follow, reinforce, adapt, or develop policies and procedures to maintain compliance with federal and state legal requirements, State Civil Service rules, and organizational policies.
Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.
Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well supported conclusions
Accepting Direction: The ability to be open and willing to follow guidance or instructions.
Acting Decisively: The ability to make timely, confident decisions using sound reason.
Acting with Ethics and Integrity: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit
Driving Results: The ability to set and pursue goals, maintain focus amid competing demands, and deliver results.
Solving Problems: The ability to identify root causes, analyze relevant data, and apply practical or innovative solutions to challenges.
Using Data: The ability to collect, analyze, and use data to generate insights and inform decisions.

Requirements

Four years of experience in social services; OR

Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus one year of experience in social services; OR

A bachelor's degree plus one year of experience in social services; OR

A bachelor’s degree in social work or a master's degree in a social services field or education.

EXPERIENCE SUBSTITUTION
Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Qualifications

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:

·  Conducts complex investigations involving employee misconduct, benefit fraud, and violations of agency, departmental, and Civil Service policies. 

·  Collects, analyzes, and documents evidence by interviewing witnesses, conducting surveillance, researching records, and using investigative databases and intelligence tools. 

·  Collaborates with state, federal, and local law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and legal partners to support criminal and administrative investigations. 

·  Evaluates agency policies, procedures, and operations to identify deficiencies and determine their impact on ongoing investigations. 

·  Obtains and secures evidence through affidavits, warrants, court orders, depositions, and other authorized investigative methods. 

·  Prepares detailed investigative reports, financial loss assessments, and case documentation for administrative actions, civil litigation, and criminal prosecution. 

·  Represents the agency by providing testimony, presenting investigative findings, and supporting legal proceedings in hearings and court as required.

Position-Specific Details:

Location: Medical Vendor Administration / FS Fraud & Recovery (SNAP FRAUD & RECOVERY) / Rapides Parish

Appointment Type: This position may be filled as a Probationary appointment, Promotional appointment, Job appointment (temporary appointment that may last up to 48 months) or Detail to Special Duty 

Cost Center: 3052130100 

Position Number(s): 50688955

Career Progression:  This position may be filled as a Fraud Investigator 1 or 2 determined by the qualifications of the candidate selected. This position provides the opportunity to advance within this job series.

Compensation: This position is eligible for the following Special Entrance Rates (SER), as well as a Premium Pay of up to $2.00/hr for hours worked based on longevity. 

Fraud Investigator 1 - $21.27 hr / $1,701.60 bi-weekly
Fraud Investigator 2 - $22.76 hr / $1,820.80 bi-weekly
 


How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.


To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page. 


* Information to support your eligibility for the position must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.


For information on how to check your application status and understand status updates, please click HERE.


Contact Information:

Patricia Walker

Patricia.Walker.DCFS@la.gov

LA Department of Health (LDH)

Division of Human Resources

PO Box 4818

Baton Rouge, LA 70821

225-342-6477


This organization participates in E-verify, and for more information on E-verify, please contact DHS at 1-888-464-4218. 


LDH supports Louisiana’s commitment to being a State as a Model Employer (SAME) by promoting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. 


Information on the Louisiana Works, Louisiana Rehabilitation Services is available here.


LDH is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to recruit a highly productive and diverse workforce and will provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and prospective employees. Employment decisions shall be based strictly on merit and without regard to religious or political beliefs, sex, race, or any other non-merit factor.

Date Posted
07/16/2026
Job Reference
MVA/PAW/223533
Organization
LDH-Medical Vendor Administration
Location
Alexandria, LA 71301
Category
Project/Program Management
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