The Office of the Kansas Attorney General (OAG) is accepting applications to fill an Investigator position in our Public Protection Division. We're an organization that values individuals who strive to work in a team environment, where a positive attitude and willingness to assist others is critical. We seek to hire individuals who exemplify the highest standards of integrity, efficiency and professionalism. This position will rely heavily on the ability to review and digest financial information, maintain organized and detailed records of investigation, and developing illustrative products demonstrating financial activities. Successful candidates must be ethical, well-organized, self-motivated, punctual and prompt. A high degree of accuracy and attention to detail is required.
This position is NOT a certified law enforcement position and conducts civil investigations only.
PRIMARY DUTIES
- Review, evaluate, and investigate complaints and referrals relating to violations of the Kansas Consumer Protection Act (KCPA), the Charitable Organizations and Solicitations Act (KCOSA), and other relevant consumer protection laws.
- Procure, analyze, and interpret documents, statements, records, policies, and other relevant materials in the pursuit of evidence demonstrating violations of the law.
- Interview relevant parties in the pursuit of evidence demonstrating violations of the law, including consumers, suppliers, and third-parties.
- Accept telephone calls, emails, and walk-in visits from consumers, law enforcement, and other third-parties, providing appropriate guidance and/or referrals as necessary.
- Participate in multidisciplinary efforts and investigations with appropriate state and federal agencies.
- Prepare letters, reports, correspondence, memoranda, affidavits, and other documents as needed.
- Work alongside Assistant, First Assistant, and Deputy Attorneys General in developing cases for enforcement actions and/or civil trials.
- Testify as an investigative witness in enforcement actions and/or civil trials.
Participate in law enforcement education and public outreach activities, such as public presentations to consumer groups, schools, business associations, and community organizations.
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.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES
Additional duties and responsibilities may be added to the position description at any time. The position description does not state or imply that these are the only activities to be performed by the employee(s) holding this position. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related responsibilities as requested by their supervisor.
TRAVEL
The individual appointed to this position is expected to travel to the locations required to competently and diligently discharge the assigned duties. Occasional in-state travel is required. A valid driver’s license is required when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, or related field(s). Professional or technical experience, as deemed by the Attorney General to be sufficient qualification to perform the assigned work, may be substituted for the required college study.
- At least three (3) years of experience in general office, clerical and administrative work.
- Strong proficiency in MS Word and Excel applications.
- Ability and willingness to learn technologies, applications, fraud trends, laws, and regulations.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS
- Two years’ experience investigating (i.e., performing fact-finding analysis, investigative research, data analysis, and report writing).
- Experience examining financial documents, bank records, and other transactional information; OR
- Experience in automotive sales repairs, and/or mechanics.
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