Chief Welfare Fraud Investigator

Solano County, CA
Fairfield, California United States  View Map
Posted: Mar 19, 2026
  • Salary: $146,719.21 - $178,338.12 Annually USD
  • Full Time
  • Administration and Management
  • Criminology and Forensics
  • Job Description

    Join our leadership team!
    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

    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 .
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  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • Solano County
    • Solano County

    Solano County – Employer of Choice

    Commitment to Service:  Our mission is to serve the people and to provide a safe and healthy place to live, learn, work and play.

    We serve the public in many different ways, including:

    • Providing primary medical, dental, alcohol, drug and mental health services to residents, including the uninsured, low-income, and medically underserved
    • Providing law enforcement services in the unincorporated area of the county
    • Protecting the community from public health threats such as communicable diseases
    • Coordinating countywide responses to domestic violence and terrorism or other emergencies
    • Managing the criminal justice process after arrest (jail, prosecution, probation)
    • Supporting other local governments through efficient property tax collection as mandated by the State, County and local jurisdictions; and,
    • Administering and enforcing Federal, State, and Local laws and policies pertaining to environmental health, building construction, and land use planning

    Our employees: Our diverse workforce is committed to fulfilling this mission and does so by exemplifying our IDEAL Core Values, engaging in our day-to-day work of serving the public with Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Leadership.

    Culture of Learning and Development: Solano County is committed to investing “In and For the Future” by providing training resources to encourage employee professional development and growth within our organization.   While employed with Solano County, employees have the opportunity to pursue their career goals, interests, and develop the competencies on the Solano County Leadership Development Model by participating in the following programs:

    • Tuition Reimbursement Program
    • Annual Education Fair
    • County Mentoring Program
    • Leadership Academy
    • Supervisory Trainings
    • Skill Development Trainings
    • Self-paced learning opportunities

    Solano County Video, click HERE.

    Our Community: Solano County is the ideal place to live, learn, work and play… The America's Promise Alliance has named Solano County as one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People for six straight yearsthe only California community with that distinction.

    • Live - Solano County as well as cities within the County have ranked in the top 15 hottest markets across the country and within the Bay Area due to prime location and affordability.
    • Learn – Higher education abounds! Within the County, education choices include: Solano Community College, CSU Maritime Academy, Brandman University, and Touro University. Bordering our County is the renowned University of California Davis.
    • Work – The blend of agriculture, corporate business and pleasant lifestyle enhance the attraction of Solano County. Blessed with a thriving agricultural economy, the county is also home to biotechnology and other growth industries.
    • Play - Situated midway between San Francisco and Sacramento—the State capitol, Solano County is home to rolling hillsides, waterfronts and fertile farmland. County residents can enjoy day trips to the San Francisco Bay area, Lake Tahoe region and the Napa and Sonoma Valleys.

     

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