State Investigator at Mexico Department of Health

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This posting is for ongoing recruitment and may close at any time. Applicant lists may be screened more than once.

The role involves conducting confidential interviews professionally and preparing investigative reports within required time frames. Incident Management maintains accurate compliance tracking, reporting, and trending for the facility.

The Lead Investigator handles all allegations and internal reviews, maintains complete investigation files, and adheres to set timelines for compliance. The Incident Management Coordinator ensures standardized procedures are used for documentation, analysis, reporting, and ongoing management of incident and investigation documents. They also provide effective communication and visibility of incident tracking and investigations, prioritizing incidents as they are received based on response needs.

The facility serves adolescent males aged 13-17 with a history of violence and aggression. Customers include residents, staff, and internal/external reporting divisions or agencies.

The ideal candidate has experience conducting investigations, is proficient with computers and various software applications, and has experience tracking and reporting incidents or investigations.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Criminology, or related fields, with two (2) years of experience in accounting, auditing, investigation, insurance adjusting, or report writing. Alternatively, a combination of education and experience totaling six (6) years may qualify.

These combinations of education and experience qualify you for the position:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent + 6 years of experience
• Associate's degree + 4 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree + 2 years of experience
• Master's degree or higher + 0 years of experience

Note:

Education and experience must be related to the position's purpose. Semester hours required by the minimum qualification must be met; no substitutions apply for semester hours.

Must pass background checks and obtain clearance. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from New Mexico or obtain one within six months of hire.

Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to VDT and extensive computer and phone use. Some physical activity such as sitting, standing, bending, and reaching may be required.

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This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.