The Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) invites applications for the position of Investigator. This position performs formal and informal investigative work related to employment, legal, business, fiscal, property, and student affairs of the District.
MONTHLY SALARY: $7,489 - $9,278* *Salary Information is based on a full-time, 12-month position
TYPICAL DUTIES
Plans and conducts investigations of various transactions, operations, and events involving fraudulent activities, fraud control, vulnerability assessments, internal control, inspections, and operational surveys at locations throughout the District.
Secures facts and develops evidence from all sources to establish the extent and nature of fraudulent activities or improprieties being investigated.
Conducts interviews of individuals who are material to an investigation.
Examines a wide variety of records, procedures, and systems of internal control to detect fraudulent activities or improprieties.
Testifies regarding investigative findings before courts and other administrative proceedings.
Serves subpoenas and other official documents and papers.
Confers with and advises District staff on matters under investigation and promptly reports critical information to appropriate District staff.
Collaborates with auditors on designated investigations.
Writes reports containing descriptive, analytical, and evaluative content.
Conducts fraud awareness training for District employees.
Answers Whistle Blower Hotline calls and maintains records.
Conducts and/or participates in the investigation of Whistle Blower Hotline calls.
Participates in conducting and reporting on internal audits at locations throughout the District on an as needed basis.
Performs related duties as assigned.
VACANCIES Vacancies currently exist at the LACCD District Office, 770 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90017. The hiring list established by this examination will also be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the life of the list. Our Colleges include: Los Angeles City College; East Los Angeles College; Los Angeles Harbor College; Los Angeles Mission College; Los Angeles Pierce College; Los Angeles Southwest College; Los Angeles Trade-Technical College; Los Angeles Valley College; West Los Angeles College
BENEFITS
Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents.
A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee.
12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave.
At least 16 paid holidays per year.
Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days.
Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty.
Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. The Employee and the District contribute to the retirement system. Employees are also covered by Social Security.
Employee Assistance Program
HOW TO APPLY Online https://www.jobapscloud.com/LACCD/sup/bulpreview.asp?R1=22&R2=4264&R3=001
DEADLINE Completed applications must be submitted through our online employment system by 4:00 P.M. on FRIDAY, April 7, 2022 or until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. For a listing of other job opportunities with the Los Angeles Community College District, refer to our Web Page at https://jobapscloud.com/laccd.
Contact Us Personnel Commission: (213) 891-2129 TDD: (213) 891-2408 Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:30AM – 4:30PM
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR ACCEPTANCE OF AN APPLICATION:
Education:
A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university. Specialized coursework and training in investigative strategies and techniques are desirable. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis. A valid Certified Fraud Examiner certificate issued by the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners is desirable.
Experience:
Three years of recent, full-time paid experience as a fraud investigator or law enforcement officer conducting investigations. Experience in conducting investigations of alleged fraud, waste, and abuse in a public agency is desirable.
Special:
A valid Class “C” California driver's license.
Travel to locations throughout the District is required.
For a complete job description including the Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities associated with the position please visit our website.
EXAMINATION PROCESS The examination process may consist of one or more parts which may include a training and experience evaluation, written test, performance test and/or oral interview.
ACCOMMODATION Individuals protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may request, orally or in writing, an accommodation in the examination process. Documentation of the need for accommodation is required solely for the purpose of establishing that the applicant has an ADA disability and that the disability necessitates a reasonable accommodation. Typically, a recent letter from an appropriate health care or rehabilitation professional which establishes that the applicant has an ADA qualifying disability, identifies the functional limitations as they relate to the testing situation, and recommends/suggests the appropriate accommodation is sufficient. In order for appropriate arrangements to be made at the testing site, a request for accommodation and required documentation must be received by the Examiner of Record at least 3 days prior to the administration of the test.
The Los Angeles Community College District is the largest community college district in California serving as educator over the past seventy-seven years to more than three million students. Its nine community colleges are located throughout an area of 882 square miles within the County of Los Angeles. It includes the entire City of Los Angeles, a number of other incorporated cities such as Alhambra, Beverly Hills, Culver City and Monterey Park as well as unincorporated areas of the County. The colleges offer student transfer education to four-year colleges and universities, associate degrees, vocational education, and a diversity of certificate programs in special interest areas.
