Detective

Salary: $6,539.00 - $8,801.00 MonthlyLocation : Thurston County - Tumwater, WAJob Type: Full Time - PermanentRemote Employment: Flexible/HybridJob Number: 2024-08839Department: Office of the Insurance CommissionerDivision: Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU)Opening Date: 07/31/2024Closing Date: 8/30/2024 5:00 PM PacificSalary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity stepDescriptionThis recruitment will remain open until August 30, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on August 15, 2024. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.OIC CAREER OPPORTUNITYThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner's (OIC) is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill a Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) position. This position is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit, located in the city of Tumwater. The Criminal Investigations Unit is a Limited Authority law enforcement agency.The OIC Criminal Investigations team includes detectives, analysts and support staff that are focused on fighting insurance fraud. The unit's mission is to identify and investigate for prosecution criminal organizations and individuals engaged in fraud schemes that target insurance companies. Incumbents work with federal, state, and local law enforcement to investigate scams such as staged car crashes, fake injury claims, staged burglaries/thefts and medical fraud along with other false claims.A detective must be a self-starting, highly motivated and organized individual with a passion for excellence. A detective must see the greater picture and 'begin with the end in mind'. They must be very adept at comprehensively interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects. This is in addition to having acquired considerable routine law enforcement experience that includes, but is not limited to, the variety of skills ranging from serving search warrants, surveillance, proficiency with firearms and compiling significant amounts of information into a well-organized case file.If you're interested in a dynamic career that protects consumers' interests and promotes a healthy business environment in this state, please apply and become part of our dynamic team.This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) vacancies in the next sixty days.This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,539 - $8,801. This monthly salary does not reflect any future general wage increases.AGENCY PROFILE AND VALUESThe Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) operates under the direction of the state's Insurance Commissioner, a statewide elected official. Our mission is to provide consumer protection and regulation of the state's insurance industry.With a workforce of approximately 265 employees, we are one of the smaller state agencies in Washington state government and are fortunate to have a stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.Because we are a small agency, you will truly get a chance to understand the 'big picture' of what we do and why we do it. You will also have a chance to get to know your co-workers.We value diversity in the workplace. We challenge our employees to continuously improve the way we do business and to meet and exceed the needs of our customers.To learn more about this agency, we invite you to visit our website at andBENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OICWashington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We offer a great selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, and compensation benefits for you and your family.Additional Benefits:• Wellness programs.• Dependent care assistance.• Washington State Employee Assistance Program.• Federal Social Security and Medicare systems.• Additional Leave; , , ,• Deferred Compensation (supplemental retirement plan).• Training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.• Program for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if applicable)• Free parking at our main office in Tumwater.• A stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.• The fulfillment of public service.• Excellent work-life balance.• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities.• Commitment to diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.• Free Thurston County Transit public transportation.DutiesThis position reports to a Detective Sergeant and conducts statewide investigations of major and/ or complex criminal insurance fraud. These investigations often involve multiple victims, multiple suspects, multiple criminal statutes, and multiple jurisdictions.As a Detective, you will coordinate investigations, lead task forces, provide training and expert consultation, and develop criminal cases working them until successful prosecution, conviction and post-conviction follow-up are completed.Further responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:• Requests insurance files, law enforcement documents and other records.• Provides application for and execution of search warrants.• Secures and analyzes documentary and physical evidence.• Interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects with Miranda rights provided, as appropriate.• Writes extensive, detailed, reports of investigation and supplemental reports.• Organizes substantial amounts of information/reports/files/photos/evidence for prosecution.• Conducts surveillance of individuals and /or businesses.• Assists state and federal prosecutors with case briefings, filings, and follow-up.• Assists with or makes arrests.• Testifies in state and/or federal court at hearing(s) and trial(s) as an expert witness, and/or in administrative hearings and other judicial proceedings.• Consults with and provides guidance to law enforcement, government agencies and insurance companies and their investigators.• Recommends to managers, prosecutors, and others a specific course of action and/or strategies.• Provides expert opinion and advice as appropriate to a variety of stakeholders.• Networks with state, local and federal law enforcement, and regulatory agencies.• Participates on ad-hoc task forces (e.g., drug diversion, staged collision, criminal case specific).• Participates with long running task forces and work groups (e.g., Puget Sound Special Investigators, Washington State Auto Theft Investigators, Med-Fraud Task Force).• Develops training and presents to law enforcement, prosecutors, insurance companies, and citizens.Qualifications• Have obtained certification as a Washington peace officer under RCW 43.101.095 (and able to maintain status of a limited authority Washington peace officer, per standards outlined by the Criminal Justice Training Commission).• At least ten (10) years' experience as a certified peace officer in Washington State, to include at least two years' experience in each of the following areas:• Experience conducting criminal investigations; to include recorded interviews of suspects/victims/witnesses, conducting surveillance, apprehension and arrests, and case report writing to include presentation of probable cause to prosecutors for the filing of criminal charges.• Experience applying for and executing search warrants.• Experience handling, processing, and examining evidence.• Experience working as a certified peace officer, in Washington State, within the last 24 months from the date of hire.• Experience working as a certified peace officer, in Washington State, and separated for over 24 months, but less than 60 months, candidate must complete the Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA), sponsored by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) within 6 months of hire, per WAC 139-05-1210. Successful completion of BLEEA is a requirement to maintain employment for this position.• For lateral law enforcement applicants from outside the State of Washington or federal agencies, a comprehensive training transcript will be requested if chosen for the interview process. Transcripts will be reviewed by CJTC to determine equivalency level with Washington standards. If candidate is subsequently selected and hired, they must complete the BLEEA, sponsored by CJTC within 6 months of hire, per WAC 139-05-1210. Successful completion of BLEEA is a requirement to maintain employment for this position.Preferred/Desired Qualifications of this position include:• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).• Basic level Microsoft Word and Outlook skills.Supplemental InformationEmployment Standards for Law Enforcement Positions1. Must be a United States citizen.2. Possess a driver's license that is valid in Washington State.3. No felony convictions.4. No misdemeanor convictions related to controlled substances, theft, moral turpitude, fraud, larceny, or crimes of violence within the last ten years or anytime while working in the criminal justice system.5. No crimes committed as an adult, currently prosecutable under the statute of limitations.6. Not convicted of any crime associated with domestic violence.7. No DUI convictions within the last five years, or a substantial accumulation of driving violations which indicates a disregard for rules and regulations.8. No current use or possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances.9. Have not used any illegal drugs(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity.10. No use of illegal drugs in the last three years.11. Refrain from excessive alcohol consumption.12. Be able to legally acquire and possess firearms and ammunition.13. Be willing and able to make an arrest and handle suspected violators.14. Be willing and able to carry and use a firearm in a safe and appropriate manner and maintain firearm qualification standards.15. Have obtained Peace Officer Certification per standards outlined by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission.16. The ability to obtain Washington State Peace Officer Certification through Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commissions Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA).17. Knowledge of Use of Force policies and be willing and able to use appropriate force when required to apprehend a criminal suspect.18. Be willing to undergo and able to pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a fingerprint based criminal records check.19. Be willing to undergo a post-offer polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation, and a post-offer medical examination with drug testing.How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large green "apply" button at the top of this announcement. If you have not done so previously, you will need to set up an account profile.Please provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates.The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. Applications with comments such as "see attachments" or "see resume" in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete.General suggestions for creating a good application:• Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the position.• Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation.• Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications.• Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the experience. Detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'.• Specifically include all your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained experience or skills.• Make sure your application reflects your best writing.• Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Treese Beckett at Recruitment@oic.wa.gov.Other Information:• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).• The duty station for detectives is at the Criminal Investigation Unit, located in Tumwater, WA. While Tele-Work is approved under OIC Policy #13, authorization to Tele-Work is at the discretion of the Director.• State law (RCW 48.02.090(5)) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.• If a degree or other credentials are listed by the candidate, proof will be requir...