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Special Investigator, Medicaid Recipient Fraud Unit

State of South Carolina | SC

Posted Date 6/23/2025
Description The Attorney General's Office is not a law enforcement agency. This law enforcement position is an investigator in a legal office.
Under limited supervision, investigate Medicaid Recipient Fraud complaints, focusing on recipients' eligibility for Medicaid benefits. Collaborates with SC Department of Health and Human Services, SC Department of Public Health, US Attorney, FBI, DEA, and other law enforcement agencies. Additionally, may provide administrative support to the unit as needed.
  • Caseload Management & Investigation
  • Maintain effective working relationships within the unit and with external agencies.
  • Attend court and provide compelling testimony in criminal proceedings.
  • Maintain issued equipment.
  • Assist with other duties as assigned.

This position also includes an excellent benefits package:

  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage for employees, spouses, and children.
  • Fifteen days of annual vacation leave.
  • Fifteen days of sick leave each year.
  • Thirteen paid holidays annually.
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs.
A high school diploma and at least eight (8) years of experience as a Law Enforcement Officer with investigative duties. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Necessary Requirements: Must have and maintain a Class I Law Enforcement Officer in South Carolina or another state's equivalent certification. Must have and maintain a valid SC Driver's License.
Must submit an investigative writing sample via recruitment@scag.gov; it should be a summary of an investigative report.

Additional Requirements:
  • Must live or be willing to move within 50 miles of Columbia, SC.
  • Investigative experience in Medicaid Fraud or other financial crimes.
  • Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, and regulations for the job.
  • Knowledge of policies, procedures, techniques, practices, and principles of conducting investigations.
  • Ability to evaluate evidence and carry out investigations.
  • Ability to analyze complex situations, identify relevant facts, reach reasonable conclusions, and suggest solutions.
  • Ability to present clear, concise, and comprehensive written and oral reports.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, law enforcement officers, judicial personnel, professionals, nonprofessionals, and the general public.
  • Ability to respond professionally during stressful situations.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and direct investigative programs.
  • Ability to physically perform the essential job duties.
DRUG SCREENING, CREDIT CHECK, DELINQUENT TAX CHECK, SLED BACKGROUND CHECK, AND GRIEVANCE CHECK ARE REQUIRED.

THIS OFFICE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.
EEOP Utilization Report available upon request.
Field
Police
Highest Educational Degree Required
High school diploma

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