Fraud Investigator

Fraud Investigator

Salary

$35.60 - $39.47 Hourly

Location

City Hall

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

26-00050B

Department

Finance Office of Director

Opening Date

07/15/2026

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Exempt

Job Level

30

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Pre-Employment Requirements

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all applicable pre-employment screenings and verification of eligibility to work in the United States, in accordance with applicable laws, civil service rules, and collective bargaining agreements.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Under general direction, performs advanced professional investigative work involving allegations of employee misconduct, fraud, abuse, theft, ethics violations, misuse of City assets, procurement irregularities, payroll fraud, workers compensation fraud, residency violations, conflicts of interest, and other violations of City policies, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Fraud Investigator is responsible for planning and conducting confidential administrative investigations; gathering and preserving evidence; interviewing complainants, witnesses, employees, contractors, and other involved parties; analyzing investigative findings; preparing comprehensive written reports; and presenting investigative conclusions and recommendations to City leadership. Work requires the exercise of independent judgment, discretion, objectivity, and sound investigative practices. Performs related work as required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts confidential administrative investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct, fraud, abuse, theft, ethics violations, conflicts of interest, residency violations, payroll and workers compensation fraud, procurement irregularities, misuse of City assets, and other violations of City policies and applicable laws.
• Plans and conducts investigations using accepted investigative practices.
• Interviews complainants, witnesses, employees, contractors, supervisors, and other involved parties; obtains written statements and supporting documentation.
• Collects, reviews, analyzes, and preserves documentary, financial, electronic, and physical evidence while maintaining proper chain of custody.
• Reviews payroll, personnel, purchasing, financial, attendance, electronic communications, surveillance, GPS, and other records relevant to investigations.
• Prepares comprehensive investigative reports documenting findings, evidence, conclusions, and recommendations.
• Presents investigative findings to City leadership and coordinates investigations with legal counsel, law enforcement, regulatory agencies, and other governmental entities as appropriate.
• Provides testimony during administrative hearings, arbitration proceedings, court proceedings, unemployment hearings, and other legal or administrative proceedings.
• Recommends improvements to internal controls, policies, and procedures to reduce fraud and organizational risk.
• Maintains strict confidentiality of investigative information and performs related work as assigned.

MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field.
• Three to five years of progressively responsible professional experience conducting fraud investigations, administrative investigations, internal investigations, compliance investigations, internal auditing, human resources investigations, law enforcement investigations, or other closely related investigative work.

Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT(S):

• Possession of a valid Michigan drivers license.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Thorough knowledge of modern investigative principles, practices, and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative investigations involving employee misconduct and fraud.
• Knowledge of labor relations principles, collective bargaining agreements, employment law, and personnel practices.
• Knowledge of financial investigations and internal controls.
• Knowledge of evidence collection, documentation, preservation, and chain of custody requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws governing employment, public records, ethics, and fraud investigations.
• Ability to objectively investigate sensitive and confidential matters.
• Ability to analyze complex information, identify inconsistencies, and draw sound conclusions.
• Ability to conduct effective interviews involving employees, management, complainants, and witnesses.
• Ability to prepare clear, concise, and comprehensive investigative reports.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, department directors, employees, labor representatives, law enforcement agencies, and the public.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
• Ability to testify effectively during administrative and judicial proceedings.
• Ability to organize multiple investigations and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to confidential investigative systems and records.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality regarding investigative activities and information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.

The City of Flint recognizes the value of benefits to employees and their families and offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to eligible full-time employees. Benefits will be provided based upon employment status.

Benefits offered include the following:

Retirement Program: City of Flint eligible employees participate in the MERS hybrid plan. The MERS Hybrid Plan offers you two important tools. The stability and security of a defined benefit plan, combined with the flexibility and investment choice of a defined contribution plan to help you achieve your retirement goals. At retirement, you'll receive a modest lifetime defined benefit (DB) and a separate defined contribution (DC) account you manage.

The DC plan requires an employee pretax irrevocable contribution of 1%-5% (Exempts employees contribute 5%). The employer pays the DB portion and matches the employees DC contribution. (Maximum employer match is capped at 10% for both the DB & DC. DB is always funded first). Employee contributions are 100% vested. Employer DC contributions vest at 20% per year and fully vest after 5 years. DB portion vests after 6 years and is payable at age 60. The City of Flint is a reciprocal employer under Act 88

Insurance Benefits: The City of Flint offers medical insurance (HAP and BCBS of Michigan), dental and vision to eligible employees, their spouses, and qualified dependents. Life & AD&D and short-term disability are available for free to eligible employees after six months of employment. The City of Flint offers a $100 per month opt-out payment for any employee who has other insurance coverage through a spouse or former employer and chooses not to take the City's medical insurance.

Eligible employees can also enroll in flexible spending accounts for both medical and dependents. They have immediate access to the full amount selected while paying back that amount with pre-tax payroll deductions over the following year.

City of Flint eligible employees also participate in an HCSP plan for future retiree health care costs. Employees contribute $600 pre-tax yearly ($23.08 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages) and the employer matches $1500 yearly ($57.70 each pay they work and/are paid 40 hours regular wages). This plan is available for use after termination of employment. (The employer match is vested 20% each year and 100% vested after 5 years.)

EAP: The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is designed to help employees, their spouses or live-in partners and their dependents through the age of 26 with the many personal/work challenges that we all encounter from time to time. The Ulliance Life Advisor Employee Assistance Program is confidential, and no cost to eligible employees, spouses/partners or covered dependents.

Voluntary Plans: The City of Flint also allows eligible employees to participate in voluntary supplemental programs. Aflac, Colonial, Equitable 457 plan and Mission Square 457 plans are available to employees. The 457 plans require pre-tax deductions. The 457 plans also allow employees to borrow up to 50% of their balance with a 5-year repayment schedule.

Professional Development: Eligible employees can apply for a $500 educational reimbursement per calendar year. Curriculums must be job-related courses from an accredited educational institution while maintaining a full-time employment status.

Student Loan Forgiveness: As an employee of the City of Flint, you may be allowed to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Information to help determine if you qualify is available from the US Department of Education.

Paid Holidays: Eligible employees receive holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Day. ( Sworn Officers receive Easter Sunday holiday instead of New Year's Eve holiday).

PTO (Paid Time Off): PTO is provided according to union contracts and/or exempt policies to eligible employees. Earned PTO balances carry over each year and are paid out at termination for any employee with 6-month seniority.

Flex (Comp Time): Sworn Officers are allowed to bank overtime at 1.5 hours x hours worked. Flex time is used as leave time and the employee is paid out for any unused eligible hours at termination.

01

Do you possess a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Accounting, Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field? If yes, please attach transcripts.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience conducting fraud investigations, administrative investigations, internal investigations, compliance investigations, internal auditing, human resources investigations, law enforcement investigations, or other closely related investigative work? If yes, please document relevant experience.

• Yes
• No

03

Do you possess a valid Michigan drivers license?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Flint

Address City of Flint

1101 S. Saginaw St

Flint, Michigan, 48502

Phone 810-766-7280

Website https://www.cityofflint.com/