Supervising Fraud Investigator

Salary : $115,128.00 - $142,292.80 Annually
Location : Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA), 2600 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA
Job Type: At-Will Exempt
Job Number: 26-71
Department: Legal
Opening Date: 09/25/2026

***POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED***
Class Characteristics: Incumbent in this classification functions as full scope, lead person, responsible over entire investigative operations, including supervising Fraud Investigators, Senior Fraud Investigators, clerical, and administrative support. The Supervising Fraud Investigator assists the Department Head in planning, directing, organizing, and reviewing the activities and functions of the department.

Definition: Under minimal direction, oversees the operations of the entire investigative unit and supervises the activities of investigative personnel and investigations that are initiated based on fraud allegations and/or related to suspected fraudulent receipt of aid; obtains and presents facts and evidence in support of administrative action; assigns, monitors, and evaluates the investigations. The incumbent in the position also assigns, monitors, and evaluates the investigations involving the gathering of evidence in support of administrative action against participants suspected of violating the HACLA administrative plan and or HUD violations and performs other related duties as required.

Examples of Essential Job Functions - Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Plans, assigns, supervises, and reviews the work of Fraud Investigators, Senior Fraud Investigators, clerical, and administrative support in the department.
• Supervises investigations regarding any violation of, or noncompliance with, the requirements of legislation and/or administrative rules and regulations pertaining to the programs administered by the Authority.
• Monitors the progress of cases assigned to each investigator; provides supervision and guidance to investigators.
• May oversee field investigations, including the locating and interviewing of the suspected persons, witnesses, and agency representatives to obtain and verify information and evidence.
• Selects new employees; trains and supervises the training of unit employees; reviews investigative reports submitted by subordinates for completeness and accuracy.
• Collects, compiles, and analyzes factual information and prepares statistical reports; may testify in court.
• Develops and conducts in-service training for Authority personnel regarding fraud prevention and awareness programs.
• Analyzes and evaluates existing procedures and recommends improvements.
• Prepares and presents reports on investigative activity.
• Maintains and upgrades professional knowledge, skills, and development by attending seminars and training programs, reading trade and professional journals and publications, and reviewing applicable regulatory based websites in order to keep current on compliance and/or regulatory standards, best practices, emerging technologies, and etc. that might impact existing Authority security standards.
• Maintains compliance with principles of accepted employee conduct as identified in the HACLA employee handbook and as specified in departmental policies and procedures.
• May be required to drive a vehicle to different sites and/or locations to gather evidence and information for investigations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Knowledge of:

• Investigative techniques and procedures.
• Techniques of interviewing participants and witnesses.
• The principles of identification, preservation, and presentation of evidence.
• The legal rights of citizens.
• The rules of evidence and informal hearing procedures.
• Legal procedures and requirements related to enforcement of housing fraud laws.
• The basic principles of supervision.

Ability to:

• Supervise, assign, and review the work of other investigators and support personnel.
• Establish investigative priorities and assign investigative personnel.
• Effectively analyze and interpret data.
• Recognize relevant and material information.
• Conduct a variety of investigations.
• Obtain information and evidence by observation, record examination, interviews, and use of electronic and electronic data processing equipment.
• Analyze and evaluate the statements of witnesses and draw logical conclusions.
• Secure and present information and evidence in oral or written form.
• Deal with citizens and public officials under conditions requiring tact.
• Supervise the preparation of clear, concise, and conclusive reports.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, including Housing Authority staff, government officials, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from a recognized college or university. -AND- Minimum of seven (7) years professional level investigative or law enforcement experience as a criminal investigator, or fraud auditing experience, in which three (3) years must be in a lead or supervisory capacity -OR- any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications:
The ideal candidate would be a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE).

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education, and/or training. Applications must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation. Resumes may be included but may not be submitted in lieu of application content. Only the most-qualified applicants will be considered and may be invited to the interview and selection process.
SELECTION PROCEDUREApplications will be reviewed for relevant experience, education and training. The application must be detailed and complete for proper evaluation.
HIRING INFORMATION
Candidates will start at step one (1) of an eight (8) step salary range unless there are special exceptions in accordance with agency Personnel Rules.

HACLA Benefits

*Medical/Dental/Vision Plan:

• HACLA will provide up to 100% of the CalPERS medical premium rate for Los Angeles, San Bernardino & Ventura Counties Kaiser rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% of basic Dental HMO rates for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• HACLA will provide 100% basic Vision coverage for employee only, employee + one dependent, and employee + multiple dependents as applicable
• $250 OPT OUT payment is available for employees with a qualifying health plan outside of the employer network.
• Employees have the option to choose additional optional insurance such as Dental PPO, Custom Vision, additional medical coverage, and voluntary additional life insurance.

*Short-Term Disability/Long-Term Disability/Mandatory Life:

• HACLA will provide 100% of STD/LTD/Mandatory Life premiums for all eligible employees to maintain the IRS 125 Plan

*Pension Plan:

• HACLAretirement plan is the Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). Vesting is five (5) years.
  • For Classic members, the pension formula is 2.7% at 55 with members contributing 8% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • For PEPRA members, the pension formula is 2% at 62, with members contributing 7.75% of their wages towards their retirement.
  • CalPERS will make the determination regarding the type of membership for which the eligible employee will qualify.

*General Leave/Holidays/PTO:

• Annual leave accruals vary, depending upon the type of job/position (membership in employee organizational group) and years of service. Length of service increases accrual rates by employee organizational group when service requirements are met.
• Newly Hired Annual Accruals:
  • At-Will/Non-Represented accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Management accrual per pay period 4.15 hours (14 days annually)
  • Council of Housing Professionals-Administration accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Service Employees International Union (Local 721) accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
  • Los Angeles County Building and Construction Trades Council accrual per pay period 5.23 hours (17 days annually)
  • American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees accrual per pay period 6.78 hours (22 days annually)
• 14 Observed Holidays:
  • New Year's Eve; New Years Day; Martin Luther King Jr's Birthday; President's Day; Cesar Chavez Day; Memorial Day; Juneteenth; Independence Day; Labor Day; Veteran's Day; Thanksgiving Day; Day After Thanksgiving; Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
• 12 Floating Holiday hours annually
• Opportunity to earn up to 160 hours of Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible exempt employees as comp time per calendar year. Employees may cash out up to 160 hours of accrued and unused PTO annually.

*Additional Optional Benefits:

• Pre-Tax Deferred Compensation 457 Plan
• Group term life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account Options
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Partial Telework Program

*Temporary Casual/Per-Diem employee are eligible to enroll/receive the following benefits:

• Kaiser Medical Insurance - 50% employer covered medical through Kaiser Permanente if working 30 hours or more per week.
• Paid Sick Time - At least 40 hours or 5 days of sick leave after 90 days of employment.
• Eligible casual employees may enter as Classic or PEPRA members if qualifying requirements are met.
• Per-Diem employees are not eligible for the Public Employee Retirement System (PERS).

Note: Temporary casual/per-diem employees are able to work up to 40 hours per week as necessary.

*Availability of benefits are dependent upon employment eligibility status with HACLA*
01

What is your highest level of education?

• High School
• Certification
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

02

How many years of experience do you have in professional level investigation, fraud auditing, or as a criminal investigator in law enforcement?

• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years
• More than 5 years, but less than 6 years
• More than 6 years, but less than 7 years
• More than 7 years, but less than 8 years
• More than 8 years, but less than 9 years
• More than 9 years, but less than 10 years
• More than 10 years, but less than 11 years
• 11 years or more

03

How many years of experience do you have as a lead or supervisor?

• None
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more

Required Question