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Fraud Investigation Officer
- Noneley, Shropshire
- £19.03 - £23.75 per hour
- 13 applications
- Job type: Temporary, full-time
- Date:
- Reference: 21156012
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Duration: 6 weeks
Do you have a minimum of 5 yrs experience in LA Anti Fraud investigative work?
Do you have experience in housing and/or non benefits fraud investigation?
Do you have financial Investigation skills?
Our client is a large West London borough and they are looking for a Fraud Investigation Officer
This is a temporary role lasting until the end of March.
The pay is £19.03 per hour on PAYE or £23.75 per hour as a Ltd Company
Complete Description:
* To plan and undertake investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption of varying nature and complexity
* To comply with legislative requirements governing the conduct of investigations
* Initiate and maintain liaison with police and other law enforcement agencies, other external agencies, legal departments and prosecuting Counsel where appropriate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To investigate allegations of fraud, corruption and dishonesty at departmental and corporate levels in accordance with prevalent legislation and utilising appropriate investigative techniques.
* To conduct formal tape-recorded interviews with suspects and witnesses in accordance with current legislation and Codes of Practice.
* To undertake static and/or mobile surveillance as required, utilising covert equipment where appropriate, in accordance with current legislation and Codes of Practice.
* Where required and duly authorised, assist the police in the search of premises and questioning of suspects, including interviewing suspects at police stations.
* Where appropriate and duly authorised, take the lead on submission of cases to the prosecuting authorities, liaising with legal services, legal Counsel, police and the CPS as required.
* To maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of Local Government legislation, as well as the Authority's disciplinary code and procedures guide.
* To maintain a comprehensive and up to date knowledge of other welfare benefits and their effect on Benefits entitlement. To actively promote the take up of welfare benefits.
* To develop a knowledge of legislation relating in particular to Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and subsequent statutes, for determining and discharging the council's duties to applicants on the housing register.
* To undertake functions and duties under Parts VI & VII of the Housing Act 1996 and subsequent statutes, as they relate to the assessment of housing need and the investigation of potential misrepresentation and invalid claims for re-housing.
* To serve summonses, attend court, give evidence, attend disciplinary boards, review boards or appeal tribunals, all as appropriate and necessary.
* To maintain accurate statistical and other records as required.
* To assist in the induction and training of staff in the prevention of fraud and abuses of the system, and standards of validation required to protect public resources.
* To undertake unscheduled home visits in line with guidelines where it is considered necessary to complete a full and proper assessment of the case. To undertake visits and out of office working as required in accordance with procedures.
You may be required to work outside of normal office hours, the normal office environment and out of borough where necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the post.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Do you have experience in housing and/or non benefits fraud investigation?
Do you have financial Investigation skills?
Our client is a large West London borough and they are looking for a Fraud Investigation Officer
This is a temporary role lasting until the end of March.
The pay is £19.03 per hour on PAYE or £23.75 per hour as a Ltd Company
Complete Description:
* To plan and undertake investigations into allegations of fraud and corruption of varying nature and complexity
* To comply with legislative requirements governing the conduct of investigations
* Initiate and maintain liaison with police and other law enforcement agencies, other external agencies, legal departments and prosecuting Counsel where appropriate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* To investigate allegations of fraud, corruption and dishonesty at departmental and corporate levels in accordance with prevalent legislation and utilising appropriate investigative techniques.
* To conduct formal tape-recorded interviews with suspects and witnesses in accordance with current legislation and Codes of Practice.
* To undertake static and/or mobile surveillance as required, utilising covert equipment where appropriate, in accordance with current legislation and Codes of Practice.
* Where required and duly authorised, assist the police in the search of premises and questioning of suspects, including interviewing suspects at police stations.
* Where appropriate and duly authorised, take the lead on submission of cases to the prosecuting authorities, liaising with legal services, legal Counsel, police and the CPS as required.
* To maintain an up-to-date working knowledge of Local Government legislation, as well as the Authority's disciplinary code and procedures guide.
* To maintain a comprehensive and up to date knowledge of other welfare benefits and their effect on Benefits entitlement. To actively promote the take up of welfare benefits.
* To develop a knowledge of legislation relating in particular to Part VI of the Housing Act 1996 and subsequent statutes, for determining and discharging the council's duties to applicants on the housing register.
* To undertake functions and duties under Parts VI & VII of the Housing Act 1996 and subsequent statutes, as they relate to the assessment of housing need and the investigation of potential misrepresentation and invalid claims for re-housing.
* To serve summonses, attend court, give evidence, attend disciplinary boards, review boards or appeal tribunals, all as appropriate and necessary.
* To maintain accurate statistical and other records as required.
* To assist in the induction and training of staff in the prevention of fraud and abuses of the system, and standards of validation required to protect public resources.
* To undertake unscheduled home visits in line with guidelines where it is considered necessary to complete a full and proper assessment of the case. To undertake visits and out of office working as required in accordance with procedures.
You may be required to work outside of normal office hours, the normal office environment and out of borough where necessary to fulfil the responsibilities of the post.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
