Compliance Investigator 4

About This Job

The mission of the Department of Insurance is to enforce the insurance laws and regulations of the state impartially, honestly, and expeditiously. The Louisiana Department of Insurance is seeking a Compliance Investigator 4 in the Office of Insurance Fraud/Investigations Division. This position serves as a technical specialist responsible for conducting complex insurance fraud investigations, coordinating investigative efforts with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and supporting executive security operations for the Department.

Core Competencies

• Communicating Effectively: The ability to convey information, ideas, and emotions using structured communication methods that promote understanding and engagement.

• Displaying Expertise: The ability to demonstrate specialized knowledge, skills, and experience to apply subject-matter expertise in diverse and evolving contexts.

• Making Accurate Judgments: The ability to assess options, weigh risks, and make sound decisions using available information and logical reasoning.

• Thinking Critically: The ability to analyze information objectively, identify connections across sources, and form logical, well-supported conclusions.

• Training Others: The ability to design and deliver training experiences that build knowledge, develop skills, and improve performance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Six years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR
• Six years of full-time work experience in any field plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR
• A bachelor's degree plus three years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses; OR
• An advanced degree plus two years of experience in accounting, auditing, administrative services, building inspection, real estate appraisal, law enforcement, investigations, or in the issuance or recommendation of medical licenses.

Experience Substitution

• Every 30 semester hours earned from an accredited college or university will be credited as one year of experience towards the six years of full-time work experience in any field. The maximum substitution allowed is 120 semester hours which substitutes for a maximum of four years of experience in any field.

Job Specification

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties

• Conduct complex investigations involving suspected insurance fraud committed by licensed and non-licensed individuals, including coordinating investigative activities with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies.

• Manage executive security operations for Department leadership by conducting threat assessments, risk management activities, travel security planning, emergency response coordination, and event security.

• Investigate allegations involving insurance fraud, including producer and agent misappropriation of premiums, misrepresentation, fraudulent insurance policies, and other suspected violations of Louisiana insurance laws.

• Cookordination investigative support for criminal, civil, and administrative cases by gathering evidence, preparing investigative reports, affidavits, search warrants, and other case-related documentation.

• Analyze investigative findings and present evidence through written reports, testimony, and other communications during administrative, civil, criminal, and other legal proceedings.

• Serve as a technical resource by providing guidance on investigative techniques, fraud detection, and compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and Department policies.

• Collaborate with prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and other governmental partners to support the successful investigation and prosecution of insurance fraud cases.

• Manage the Office of Insurance Fraud's Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) certification, training, and qualification requirements.

• Perform other duties as assigned in support of the Office of Insurance Fraud's mission.

Position-Specific Details

• Division: Office of Insurance Fraud/Investigations

• Appointment Type: Probational or Promotional

• Career Progression: This position will be filled as a Compliance Investigator 4, depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

• Compensation: The salary will be determined based on qualifications and experience within the established pay range.