Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator Salary $146,719.21 - $178,338.12 Annually
Location: Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-417010-01
Department: Health & Social Services Dept
Division: H&SS-Administration Div
Opening Date: 03/18/2026
Contact: Melaniece Lovejoy 707-784-7830
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The Special Investigations Bureau of the Department of Health and Social Services is hiring for Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator. This is an open and continuous recruitment that may close at any time. For first consideration apply by April 18, 2026.
The Special Investigations Bureau is responsible for conducting investigations of alleged fraud in various public assistance programs, detecting fraud in those programs, and conducting verification inquiries in an effort to prevent fraud before it occurs.
The Bureau is also responsible for collecting criminal and administrative overpayments, as well as court-ordered restitution stemming from criminal convictions for welfare fraud.
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POSITION AND APPLY View the recruitment brochure HERE
Americans with Disabilities Act It is the policy of Solano County that all employment decisions and personnel policies will be applied equally to all County employees and applicants and be based upon the needs of County service, job related merit, and ability to perform the job.
APPLICANTS WITH DISABILITIES: Qualified individuals with a disability, who are able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, and need an accommodation during any phase of the recruitment/testing/examination process (as detailed in the "Selection Process"), must complete the following Request for Testing Accommodation by Applicants with Disabilities Form.
This form must be received in the Human Resources Department by the application review deadline. Applicants will be contacted to discuss the specifics of the request.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more, view our benefits summaries for safety and non-safety.
01 I possess a Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice, Sociology, Public Administration, or a closely related field. If yes, please attach a copy of your degree or unofficial transcripts to your application.
Yes No
02 Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Drivers License?
Yes No
03 If you have a valid Drivers License, please provide the State and Drivers License number. If you do not have a valid Drivers License, please write "n/a."
04 I possess the following certification(s). Please attach to your application. (check all that apply)
Possession of a valid and current California Peace Officer Valis and current Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Specialized Investigator Basic Couse (SIBC) Valid and current California P.O.S.T. Basic Valid and current California P.O.S.T. Intermediate Valid and current California P.O.S.T. Advanced Valid and current Basic Course Waiver (BCW) as awarded by the California Commission on P.O.S.T. within three (3) years prior to appointment
Required Question Employer: Solano County Address: 675 Texas Street Suite 1800 Fairfield, California, 94533 Phone: (707) 784-6170 Website: https://www.solanocounty.gov/