Job Description

Regulation Agent 9-P11 (Fraud Investigator) - MDHHS OIG (Macomb and Wayne Counties)

Print (

Apply

?

Regulation Agent 9-P11 (Fraud Investigator) - MDHHS OIG (Macomb and Wayne Counties)

Salary

$2,056.00 - $3,155.20 Biweekly

Location

Multiple Vacancies and Locations Available - See Posting for Details, MI

Job Type

Permanent Full Time

Remote Employment

Flexible/Hybrid

Job Number

3947-26-OIG-09-FILL

Department

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Opening Date

04/15/2026

Closing Date

4/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Bargaining Unit

MICHIGAN STATE EMPLOYEES ASSOCIATION (MSEA)

• Description

• Benefits

• Questions

Job Description

The MDHHS mission is to provide opportunities, services, and programs that promote a healthy, safe, and stable environment for residents to be self-sufficient. We are committed to ensuring a diverse workforce and a work environment whereby all employees are treated with dignity, respect and fairness. For more information, please visit our MDHHS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Plan.

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL (OIG) - CAREER BROCHURE ( Career\ Brochure4\668607\7.pdf)

To conduct investigations of fraud, waste or abuse by recipients, non-Medicaid providers and vendors of all MDHHS administered public assistance programs, such as food and cash assistance, as well as Medicaid and childcare programs. Positive investigation results are typically forwarded for prosecution or are addressed through administrative review. Investigative outcomes include criminal charges/convictions, restitution/repayment and program disqualification. Investigators make program improvement recommendations based on their results.

Click here to view the Position Description ( Reg Agent 9-11 PD 07092025.docx) & here to view the Job Specification (

To be considered for this position you must:

• apply for this position online via NEOGOV; click on "Apply" in the job posting for instructions on submitting your electronic application. Hard copy applications are not accepted.

• attach a resume identifying specific experience and dates of employment. Dates of employment should include month and year and hours per week.

• attach a cover letter.

• If applicable, attach a copy of an official transcript(s). We accept scanned copies of official transcripts. We do not accept web-based, internet, or copies of unofficial transcripts. Official transcripts provide the name of the institution, confirmation that a degree was awarded and on what date, and the registrar's signature. Please review Civil Service's guidelines regarding Official Transcripts:Official Transcripts (michigan.gov) (

• attach a recent educational or professional writing sample that you have authored.

Failure to complete any of the above items may result in your application not being considered. See instructions for attaching files here: Instructions ( Online\ Employment\ Application\ Guide\-\ First\ Time\ User\446027\7.pdf)

Required Education and Experience

Education

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.

Possession of a bachelor's degree in business administration, criminal justice, criminology, law enforcement, police administration, security and loss prevention, or a related field is preferred.

Experience

Regulation Agent 9 - No specific type or amount is required.

Regulation Agent 10 - One year of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent 9.

Regulation Agent P11 - Two years of professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent, including one year equivalent to a Regulation Agent 10.

Alternate Education and Experience

Alternative Education and Experience

Regulation Agent 9 - Two years of experience in a criminal justice agency, corporate security setting, or the United States Armed Services providing investigative services as an investigator or sworn detective may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Regulation Agent 10 - Three years of experience in a criminal justice agency, corporate security setting, or the United States Armed Services providing investigative services as an investigator or sworn detective may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Regulation Agent P11 - Four years of experience in a criminal justice agency, corporate security setting, or the United States Armed Services providing investigative services as an investigator or sworn detective may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

Additional Requirements and Information

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software of any kind is prohibited in all areas of the selection process; including, but not limited to, responses to application questions, and responses to interview questions or exercises.

If you previously held status in this classification and departed within the last three (3) years, please contact Human Resources regarding your interest in a potential reinstatement. Reinstatement is not guaranteed or required.

Your application for any position does not guarantee you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.

Position Location/Remote Office: The physical location of this position will be based on the candidates selected for Macomb and Wayne Counties. Based on operational needs and within established limits, remote work and alternate or hybrid work schedule requests for this position may be considered. Selected candidates who have been approved to work remotely or a hybrid schedule must complete that work within Michigan. Candidates should confirm work location and schedule at the time of interview.

Employees will be provided computers to perform state work. Phones may also be provided for necessary communications. If working remotely, employees will be responsible for providing other components of a remote office at their own expense, including:

• A secure work location that allows privacy and prevents distractions.

• A high-speed internet connection of at least 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.

• Suitable lighting, furniture, and utilities.

As a Condition of Employment: this position requires successful completion of a background investigation and a criminal records check. Due to the nature of this position, an additionalextensive background check will be conducted on candidates being considered for the vacancy.

The Department of Health and Human Services reserves the right to close this posting prior to its original end date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

For information about the specific position, please email MDHHSVacancies@michigan.gov . Please reference the job posting number in subject line.

Follow us on LinkedInfor more job opportunities.

MDHHSJobs#MDHHSJobs #Veteranfriendly #CareersWithPurpose #CommunityHeroes

MDHHS is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer.

Accommodations

If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator ( for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

State employment also offers rewarding careers where you can help Michiganders enjoy better lives. Many State of Michigan jobs offer alternate work schedules and remote-work options that can help give the flexibility you need. The State of Michigan has been recognized as a leading U.S. employer by new graduates from 2021-2023 and a best large U.S. and state employer. Recognized on the international stage for fostering positive employee engagement, the State of Michigan is a past recipient of a North America Government Agency Employees Engagement Award.

More details on benefits for our new hires are below:

Rewarding Work:State of Michigan jobs allow you to serve Michiganders in many different ways depending on your interests and skills. Help preserve and protect our environment and the public health; enforce state laws and regulations; advocate for children, families, and victims of discrimination; support our state's military and veterans; rebuild our state's infrastructure; or support other state agencies through our fiscal, IT, and HR systems.

Insurance Benefits:The State of Michigan offers health, mental health, dental, and vision insurance to eligible career employees, their spouses, and their children. The state also covers a life-insurance benefit of two times employees' annual salary (up to $200,000). The state also offers long-term-disability insurance that can provide continuing benefits if an injury or illness prevents employees from working. More information is available at

Retirement Programs:The State of Michigan offers 401(k) and 457 plans for new hires to save for retirement. The state will automatically contribute an amount equal to 4% of your pay to a 401(k) account. The state will also match up to 5% of your pay if you contribute to your 401(k) account. Your contributions vest immediately, and the state's contributions fully vest after just 4 years. More information is available at

Vacation and Sick Leave:Eligible full-time employees receive between15 and 35 personal daysand 13 sick daysper year that may be rolled over to the following year if not used. Eligible employees also receive an additional day each year for community service or school functions.

Paid Parental Leave:Eligible employees can take 12 weeks of paid leaveimmediately after a birth or adoption to allow needed time together at home with a new child.

Paid Holidays:Eligible employees receive 13 or 14 paid holidays each year including New Year's Eve and Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents' Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, the Fourth of July, Labor Day, Election Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Friday, Christmas Eve and Day.

Bonus Programs:Eligible employees with five years of service also receive annual longevity bonuses that grow as seniority increases. Some positions also may qualify for recruitment, retention, and performance bonuses or other special pay premiums.

Military Pay Differential:Employees in the guard or reserves may also qualify for supplemental pay benefits if miliary pay during qualifying duty is less than normal state pay. Prior military service may also allow seniority credits to accelerate eligibility for longevity bonuses and additional personal leave accrual.

Tax-Advantaged Programs:In addition to 401(k) and 457 retirement accounts, the state also offers flexible spending account (FSA), health savings account (HSA), and qualified transportation fringe benefit (QTFB) programs that can help you save money by reducing your taxable income.

Student Loan Forgiveness:Working for the State of Michigan may allow you to participate in programs that forgive the balance of qualifying student loans. Please view Student Loan Information ( to help determine if you could qualify is available from the U.S. Department of Education.

Tuition Reduction:Some colleges and universities offer savings to eligible employees and family members to further their education while working for the State of Michigan.

Professional Development: To help develop your career, programs are available to apply for reimbursement of up to $2,000 a year for education and training for college course credits and non-degree programs.

Alternative and Remote Work Schedules:Depending on the nature of their duties, many state jobs offer flexible work schedules and remote or hybrid telecommuting options that can help obtain the work-life balance that you seek.

Great Lakes and Great Times:Michigan boasts four Great Lakes, 11,000 inland lakes, 36,000 miles of rivers and streams, 20 million acres of forests, 100 state and national parks and recreation areas, 1,300 miles of bike trails, 6,500 miles of snowmobile trails, the second-most ski areas in the nation, 650 public golf courses, 600 campgrounds, and an international dark-sky park-just for starters. Our cities offer concerts and cultural events, storied sports teams, education hubs, vibrant downtowns, one-of-a-kind craft beverages, and renowned restaurants for every appetite. From urban centers to beach towns to the great outdoors, the opportunities are endless. With your state salary and benefits and Michigan's affordable cost of living, you can explore all that Michigan has to offer.

Updated: 2/28/24

01

REGLAGT - Do you possess a bachelor's degree or higher in any major? If so, please attach a copy of your transcript. OR the educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of at least two years of experience in a criminal justice agency, corporate security setting, or the United States Armed Services providing investigative services as an investigator or sworn detective may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

• Yes

• No

  02

REGLAGTE - Please select your level of experience.

• Bachelor's degree and no post-degree professional experience; OR the educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of two years of experience in a criminal justice agency, corporate security setting, or the United States Armed Services providing investigative services as an investigator or sworn detective may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

• One year of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent 9; OR the educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of three years of experience in a criminal justice agency, corporate security setting, or the United States Armed Services providing investigative services as an investigator or sworn detective.

• Two years of post-degree professional experience providing regulation and investigative services equivalent to a Regulation Agent; OR the educational level typically acquired through completion of high school and the equivalent of four years of experience in a criminal justice agency, corporate security setting, or the United States Armed Services providing investigative services as an investigator or sworn detective may be substituted for the education and experience requirements.

  03

How has your background and experience prepared you to be effective in an environment where we see awareness of and respect for diversity as an important value?

04

What skills and abilities do you have that you feel best qualifies you for this position?

05

Describe a time when you needed to work cooperatively with someone that did not share the same ideas as you.

06

Please select from the options below: (Please note, actions that have been expunged, formal counseling, and layoff actions such as a reduction in force need not be reported.) Please select all that apply.

• I have been dismissed within the last two years

• I have resigned in lieu of discipline or dismissal within the last two years

• I have been suspended without pay within the last two years

• I have received a written reprimand within the last two years

• I have received an unsatisfactory rating within the last two years

• I have signed a last chance agreement with MDHHS within the last two years

• I certify that none of the above circumstances apply to me

  07

Do you have an Intentional Program Violation from the Department of Health and Human Services?

• Yes

• No

  08

Do you have any substantiated cases of abuse or neglect reported on the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Central Registry?

• Yes

• No

  09

Do you have any objection to being finger printed or drug tested?

• Yes

• No

  10

From the options below, which accurately describes your current status? (A current state employee works for an actual state department such as the Department of Corrections, the Department of Transportation, etc.)

• A current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee.

• A Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee in layoff status.

• A current State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee.

• A State of Michigan (non-MDHHS) employee in layoff status.

• None of the above.

  11

Are you a current Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) employee classified as a Regulation Agent-E (9-P11 levels) and interested in moving to the same classification and level at one of the posted locations?

• Yes

• No

  12

I acknowledge that I have attached/uploaded all of the following documents to my application (failure to provide any of the following documents may result in your application being screened out): 1. Cover letter 2. Resume 3. Copy of official college/university transcripts 4. Recent educational or professional writing sample that I have authored

• Yes

• No

Required Question

Employer

State of Michigan

Department

Health and Human Services - Central Office

Address

Office of Human Resources

235 S. Grand Ave.

Lansing, Michigan, 48933

Apply

Please verify your email addressVerify Email

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Immediate start, Remote work, Flexible hours

Similar Jobs