Field SIU Investigator - Tampa

Position Summary

The SIU Investigator will conduct field as well as desk investigations of insurance claims referred to and accepted for investigation by the Special Investigative Unit. Our Special Investigator will function as a remote investigator working from her/his residence and servicing the Tampa and surrounding areas.

Position Responsibilities

• Attends necessary training schools and participates in training to develop and improve skills
• Develops contacts and meets state regulatory educational requirements
• Investigates files by using appropriate field, computer and telephone investigative techniques and provides appropriate documentation of actions in a thorough timely manner
• Maintains a diary system on all assigned files
• Prepares necessary reports for state fraud bureaus and cooperates with state agencies as required by law and management
• Keeps the Special Investigation Unit and field managers advised of all critical situations
• Reports findings of all investigations and makes recommendations to the responsible manager or other designee in a timely manner to facilitate prompt decisions
• Develops and maintains contacts with other special investigative units and fraud related organizations
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge in all appropriate jurisdictions regarding changes in law to ensure operations are within proper parameters established by law

Position Qualifications

• College Degree or equivalent work experience
• Three years of insurance claims investigation experience or professional investigation experience with law enforcement agencies
• Five years of professional investigation experience involving economic or insurance related matters
• An authorized medical professional to evaluate medical related claims
• Must have a working knowledge of Digital photo and document metadata and have experience with using the internet and social networking for investigative purposes
• Acquire and maintain current knowledge in all appropriate jurisdictions regarding changes in law to ensure operations are within proper parameters established by law
• Must have excellent communication skills and thorough working knowledge of Microsoft office applications
• Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of the workings of related state and federal agencies
• The SIU investigator must possess oral and written communications skills and promote a favorable company image to the public
• Fraud Claims Law Specialist (FCLS) or Fraud Claims Law Associate (FCLA) designations and Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI) or Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) designations are preferred
• A valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required

Pay

Negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Remote work with occasional travel to Tampa and surrounding areas.