Special Investigator Trainee

Do you have a sharp eye for uncovering fraudulent or abusive activity? The State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF) is looking for a Special Investigator Trainee to join our Financial Management Division. In this role, you will assist in the prevention, identification, and investigation of insurance fraud and abuse involving workers' compensation claimants, policyholders, vendors, and medical providers. Apply today to play a key role in helping to develop anti-fraud plans!

As a Special Investigator Trainee, your work is dedicated to uncovering and analyzing potential fraud and abuse involving the workers' compensation system. Work involves gathering facts, examining documents, and conducting interviews to identify questionable information and determine courses of action. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with SWIF staff, other Commonwealth agencies, and law enforcement entities to request information and collect data related to investigations. Additional responsibilities include:

• Using databases to verify information
• Corresponding with private investigators and surveillance companies
• Responding to inquiries regarding status of investigations
• Preparing detailed reports and maintaining up-to-date case files
• Assisting lead investigators in identifying control system weaknesses

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree that includes 12 credits in criminal justice or a closely related field; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in criminal justice or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.

Additional Requirements:

• You must demonstrate the ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry.
• You must demonstrate the ability to work with professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.
• You must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
• You must show initiative and problem-solving skills
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.