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The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) employs a team of professionally minded men and women working in a variety of fields. 

Special Agent, Medicaid Fraud

  • Type:Full Time
  • Salary/Pay Rate:Hourly Compensation Range: $25.27 - $34.00 DOE
  • Posted Date:10/10/2024
Special Agent (Commissioned Law Enforcement) - Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Division

 

PRIMARY DUTIES

The  Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications for a Special Agent (Commissioned Law Enforcement) in our Medicaid Fraud and Abuse Division to conduct mostly white-collar investigations involving possible or alleged fraud and/or abuse within the State of Kansas’ Medicaid program. Under supervision of the Deputy Attorney General and the Special Agent in Charge, the Special Agent will perform duties to include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Working with other team members, conduct routine and advanced white-collar investigations of matters relating to Medicaid provider fraud, fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program and/or alleged abuse, neglect or exploitation of patients in residential care facilities receiving payment under a federal health care program.
  • Locate, collect, analyze, and preserve evidence which largely consists of claim and payment documentation.
  • Develop and prepare accurate detailed reports of investigative findings with recommendations, with appropriate justification, for civil, criminal, or administrative action.
  • Conduct interviews and prepare reports on information gathered from potential witnesses and suspects, including Medicaid providers, their employees, recipients, and others who may have knowledge pertinent to evaluating whether Medicaid providers have violated state and federal laws.
  • Procure, analyze and interpret computerized data, financial records, medical records, investigative records, legal documents, federal and state laws, regulations, policies and other material in the pursuit of evidence of fraud and dependent adult or elder abuse.
  • Testify as a witness in administrative or court proceedings resulting from investigations.
  • Coordinate investigations, also working with appropriate state and federal agencies, including the state Medicaid agency, the United States Attorney’s Office, state and federal investigative agencies, district and county attorneys, and local law enforcement agencies.
  • Prepare, coordinate and execute search warrants, including acting as the affiant in search warrant proceedings, as necessary.
  • Perform tasks related to apprehension, arrest, and booking of suspects.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by persons assigned to this title. They may not include all job duties performed by employees on this job title, and additional duties may be added.

Qualifications
 
Education
  • Graduate from a high school accredited by the Kansas state board of education or the appropriate accrediting agency of another state jurisdiction or have obtained the equivalent of a high school education

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Attorneys

Attorneys employed with the OAG are designated as Deputy Attorneys General, Assistant Attorneys General, or similar. Our attorneys specialize in the practice of various fields of law including administrative, antitrust, civil litigation, criminal litigation, employment, and environmental to name just a few.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited law school
  • Admission to and membership in good standing with the Bar of the Supreme Court of Kansas
  • Admission to or eligibility for admission to the U.S. District Court for the District of Kansas and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit

Special Agents

Commissioned law enforcement personnel who conduct civil and/or criminal investigations and perform other law enforcement duties.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Current or past full-time law enforcement certification
  • Three (3) years of law enforcement experience

Investigators

Civilian personnel who gather information, conduct interviews and manage a caseload of civil matters or complaints. No law enforcement duties are associated with these positions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business administration, communications, criminal justice, or related field(s)
  • Related professional or technical experience may be substituted for the required college study

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Administration/Clerical

Administrative and clerical staff are needed to support the mission of the OAG. These include positions such as accountants, legal assistants and clerical positions with increasing levels of complexity and responsibility. Many of these positions provide support to the administrative, investigative and/or legal functions of the agency.

In accordance with K.S.A. 75-3111 and K.S.A. 75-2935(1)(j), officers and employees in the OAG are in the unclassified service of the Kansas Civil Service Act. Unclassified positions are not subject to the entitlements provided to employees in the classified service as defined by the Kansas Civil Service Act. Employees of the OAG serve at the pleasure of the Attorney General and are terminable at-will.

The Office of the Kansas Attorney General is an equal opportunity employer. We recognize and value the uniqueness of each individual person. We believe the best workplaces bring together employees with diverse skill sets, backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints to achieve common goals. We see this as the best way to realize our Office’s mission. We work to ensure all employees are treated fairly and have equal opportunity. We prohibit and strongly condemn discrimination on any basis protected by law. We strive to create and to cultivate a workplace environment where every employee is treated with dignity and respect as a valued member of our team.