Special Investigator Trainee

The State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF), Financial Management Division, is seeking a Special Investigator Trainee to help safeguard public resources and strengthen anti-fraud efforts in the workers’ compensation system.

About the role

This trainee position teaches you to assist in the prevention, identification, and investigation of insurance fraud and abuse. You will support fraud prevention by providing technical assistance and participating in SWIF’s anti-fraud plan, working alongside seasoned investigators and collaborating with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Investigative Support: Help identify potential fraud within the workers’ compensation system, make determinations based on precedent, facts, and general office guidelines.
• Evidence Gathering: Collect data, interview individuals, and gather additional information to support ongoing investigations.
• Information Analysis: Review and interpret financial records, medical records, and other data to spot questionable or inconsistent information and identify trends.
• Stakeholder Communication: Coordinate and correspond with coworkers, staff in other offices, and external partners to request, obtain, and share information.
• Case Documentation: Maintain files, track activities, and prepare detailed reports and summaries related to investigative findings.

Schedule

• Full-time employment.
• Work hours: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Telework: Opportunity to work from home part-time with a securely configured high-speed internet connection from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If telework is not possible, you may report to the headquarters office in Scranton. Telework eligibility is subject to change.

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.

Qualifications

• Ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry.
• Professionalism, discretion, and a strong work ethic.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.