Detective Investigator: Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) – Hauppauge
The Office of the Attorney General is seeking qualified candidates for Detective Investigator positions
located in our Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (MFCU) - Hauppauge. Candidates should be hard-working,
motivated, and committed to public service on behalf of the people of the State of New York.
MFCU, the centerpiece of New York’s efforts to combat Medicaid provider fraud, is looking for
experienced detectives to conduct complex investigations into fraud committed by Medicaid providers and
others in the healthcare industry who steal from New York State, those involved in the diversion of
prescription narcotics, and to investigate and prosecute abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes,
hospitals, and other residential healthcare facilities.
Detective Investigators work collaboratively in case specific teams with Assistant Attorney Generals,
analysts, and forensic auditors to learn how to conduct highly complex criminal and civil investigations,
using the highest level of professionalism, judgement, and discretion.
Minimum qualifications:
Expert interviewing and interrogation skills.
Expertise in collection of evidence and executing search and arrest warrants.
Experience conducting undercover operations involving surveillance.
Experience developing and handling confidential informants.
Experience investigating white-collar crime, narcotics operations, insurance fraud cases, and electronic
crimes.
Established contacts within the law enforcement community serving the location posted.
Candidates should possess strong writing, analytical and organizational skills. Candidates will be
required to combine traditional investigative skills with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
as part of an investigative team.
Preferred qualifications and skills:
Cultural competence to understand and effectively respond to cultural differences for involvement in
undercover operations and/or otherwise to be inserted into investigations and interactions with targets
across cultures.
Strong communications, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
Proficiency with computers, common word processing applications, use of search engines and internet
research.
The ability to read, write, speak and understand a second language, in addition to English.
Qualifications in addition to those listed above:
Must have at least ten years of law enforcement experience and current NYS basic police school
certification.
Must possess a valid NYS driver’s license and have the ability to drive a motor vehicle.
The Public Officer’s Law requires that police officers at the OAG be citizens of the United States and
reside in New York State.