TDI - Insurance Fraud Investigation - Sergeant

About the role

The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is seeking a Sergeant (Investigator) to investigate fraudulent insurance acts. This position involves liaising with insurance companies and law enforcement agencies, preparing investigative reports, and serving in a law enforcement capacity.

Responsibilities

• Conducts criminal investigations related to insurance fraud.
• Prepares affidavits and subpoenas.
• Takes oral and written statements from witnesses and suspects.
• Gathers evidence and maintains case files.
• Reviews complex financial records and extracts financial data from evidence in investigation.
• Prepares summaries of financial transactions for presentation to state and federal prosecutors.
• Documents investigative activity and evidence gathered in a records management software system.
• Reviews legal aspects of investigations and recommends action as appropriate.
• Prepares detailed investigative reports for referral to prosecution.
• Serves in a law enforcement capacity when assigned to a disaster response team.
• Provides a law enforcement response by protecting the lives of employees, the public, and property of this state.
• Provides a law enforcement response as appropriate throughout the State of Texas.
• Works with state and federal law enforcement agencies relative to matters of insurance fraud.
• Provides testimony and technical support in connection with judicial proceedings.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in criminal justice or a related degree.
• Plus: Five years full-time experience in investigative law enforcement work, preferably in financial fraud, OR five years experience in complex financial analysis relative to criminal investigations.
• Regular work attendance.
• Must be a licensed Texas Peace Officer.
• Must possess a valid driver license and, if from out of state, capable of obtaining a valid Texas driver license as soon as Texas residency is established.
• Travel may be required for up to 50%.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.
• Knowledge of Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedures, Rules of Evidence, and other applicable statutes.
• Knowledge of agency rules, policies, and procedures.
• Data entry, electronic spreadsheets.
• Police practices and procedures.
• Grand jury and courtroom procedures.
• Criminal investigative processes.
• Report writing.
• Interview and interrogation techniques.
• Rules of Evidence.
• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs, such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.
• Research and interpret complex business forms and statutes.
• Effectively obtain statements from witnesses and suspects.
• Networking.
• Operating a motor vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in compliance with traffic laws.

Skills

• Demonstrated skill in problem solving and critical thinking.
• Using Microsoft Office software applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and SharePoint.
• Using personal computers sufficient to enter and extract data from related systems and programs, such as Centralized Accounting Payroll and Personnel (CAPPS) and other systems required to perform the job.
• Research and interpret complex business forms and statutes.
• Effectively obtain statements from witnesses and suspects.
• Networking.
• Operating a motor vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in compliance with traffic laws.

Benefits

• Flexible work schedules.
• Work-life-balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.