Job Title: Investigations Officer
Post requires candidate to be entitled for work: Yes
Salary Range: £41,989.55 to £47,274.43
Contract Type: Permanent
Full time/Part Time: Full Time
Term Time only post: No
Advert Closing Date: 26/10/2025
Job Overview
The Enforcement Team at Employment Social Security and Housing (ESSH) investigate allegations where there is a suspicion that benefits are not being paid correctly. The investigations officers gather evidence to ensure that benefits are being paid to those who are genuinely entitled to receiving the support they are getting and in doing so protect the public purse from erroneous claims.
For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Elspeth Dorey, Team Manager e.dorey@gov.je
Job Purpose
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