Special Agent A, OSIG

Full Job Description

The Pennsylvania Office of State Inspector General in the Bureau of Fraud Prevention and Prosecution, Southeast Region is on the lookout for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join the team as a Special Agent A.

This crucial role is responsible for conducting field and overpayment investigations relating to both initial and ongoing eligibility for the programs administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS).

If you have education, training, and experience in this line of work and are ready to take your investigative career to the next level, we invite you to apply today!

Requirements

The Special Agent is responsible for investigation, administrative hearings, and prosecution of cash assistance, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), medical assistance, subsidized child care overpayments and other DHS programs referred to the OSIG for investigation. Strong interpersonal skills and comprehensive investigative techniques are necessary to interviews applicants, recipients, DHS employees, and other relevant sources for information. Work includes preparing complete investigation reports, filing criminal complaints and preparing witnesses to testify for hearings and trials. Organizational skills are vital to assist the District Attorney (DA) with the presentation of the Commonwealth’s case. Travel is required throughout the Commonwealth to conduct investigative activities, attend administrative hearings, conduct subject/collateral contact interviews, participate in prosecutions, and attend trainings. Out of state and overnight travel may be required as deemed necessary to an investigation.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Note: The physical location of the position could be at any of the district offices throughout Philadelphia based on operational needs.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to twelve days a month based on operational needs.

You are required to be in the office or in the field at least two days per week.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Philadelphia. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One year of investigative experience and a bachelor’s degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Special Requirements:

• This position requires possession of an active Pennsylvania non-commercial Class C driver’s license or equivalent.
• You must obtain CLEAN/NCIC certification within two months of employment and maintain this certification for the duration of employment in this job.

Additional Requirements:

• Must be willing to travel (sometimes overnight) while conducting OSIG law enforcement duties.
• You must have an understanding of investigative processes and principles.
• You must adhere to the values and ethics of the OSIG.
• You must demonstrate professionalism and discretion in your work.
• You must possess solid written and verbal communication skills.
• You must show initiative and problem-solving skills.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Speak, read, and write Spanish fluently.

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
• You must pass a background investigation.

This position will have access to Federal Tax Information (FTI) and is subject to the provisions of IRS Publication 1075 (Pub 1075) which requires you to pass an enhanced background check prior to beginning employment.

Under Pub 1075, acceptance of a conditional offer of employment will require submission to and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to: a fingerprint-based federal records check; a PA State Police clearance; a check of local law enforcement agencies where you have lived, worked, and/or attended school within the last five (5) years; and a citizenship/residency verification.

• Please note: Due to Act 29, the selected candidate will have limited law enforcement powers, which require all employees with access to agency systems to undergo fingerprinting and an in-depth background check to include criminal, tax, and credit history.

How to Apply:

Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position.

Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only.

Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.