Control officer sought to prevent fraud involving public services

We are looking for a new colleague as soon as possible. Do you want to join the team?

You will work with prevention, control and follow-up on cases of possible fraud or incorrect payment of public benefits, company control and outbound service visits.

You must be able to work independently, responsibly and always with respect for the citizen's situation. The control area requires special human qualifications and therefore we also emphasize that you are solidly equipped and will be able to handle any pressure from the citizens you meet in your work.

Your tasks

• Handling complaints/inquiries from citizens and colleagues
• Carry out various searches in IT systems and act on them
• Conduct conversations with citizens
• Outreach control and service visits
• Prepare hearing notices, decisions and police reports
• Investigate and process cases about residence and civil status

Who are you

• It is an advantage that you have broad knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Act on Legal Certainty, the Administrative Act, GDPR, Aktivloven and CPR-loven, etc.
• You have good communication skills, both written and spoken
• You have the ability to maintain an overview in complicated cases
• You are proactive, curious and persistent
• You have a positive approach to everyday life
• It is an advantage if you have or have had your roots in the municipal or state world

We offer

• A professionally challenging job with a high degree of independence and responsibility in solving tasks
• A workplace with dedicated, competent and good-humored colleagues
• Good opportunities for professional development
• Flexible working hours and opportunities for work-life balance

You will find us at the town hall in Højby – only about an hour's drive from Roskilde and Copenhagen.

Practical information

• Application deadline: Sunday 18.10.2026 via the municipality's website
• Interviews: Will be held on Wednesday 28.10.2026 and for selected candidates a second interview on Wednesday 04.11.2026 - so mark it in your calendar now
• The position: Full-time or part-time can be agreed (but not under 34 hours)
• Salary: According to collective agreement and your qualifications. You can already read more about starting salary and local pay in Odsherred Municipality on our website HER . The position is conditional on a valid driver's license and an approved police clearance certificate, which will be obtained in connection with recruitment.
• On Odsherred.dk you can also read more about us and flexible working hours

You are very welcome to contact us at tel. 5966 6495, and we will gladly have an informal chat.