Western VA SIU Investigator - Part Time

About the Role

Allied Universal® is hiring a Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Investigator. SIU Specialists investigate claims with red flags that suggest fraudulent behavior in relation to an insurance claim. The SIU Specialist must use their extensive knowledge of insurance policies and fraud components to determine if claims warrant reporting to the appropriate state agency for prosecution.

Pay

$27 - $36 / hr

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate suspected fraudulent insurance claims for workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability.
• Acquire and gather information through data collection, interviews, research, and collaboration with SIU entities, law enforcement, and state Departments of Insurance.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for investigations, file reviews, audits, training tasks, consulting projects, and other assignments.
• Produce professional and expert reports, memos, and letters that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
• Run appropriate database indices, verify accuracy, and independently develop strategic plans to achieve assignment objectives.

Qualifications

• Must possess one or more of the following:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice
  • High School diploma or higher with a minimum of five (5) years of professional law enforcement experience focused on fraud investigations
• Ability to be licensed as a Private Investigator in the state of work.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience conducting complex insurance investigations or adjusting complex claims.
• Proficient understanding of anti-fraud laws, insurance regulations, and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in using laptop computers and cell phones.
• SIU Compliance knowledge and ability to type 40+ words per minute with minimal errors.
• Flexibility to work varied hours, including weekends and holidays.

Preferred Qualifications

• Military experience.
• Law enforcement or insurance administration experience.
• Familiarity with California SIU regulations.
• Professional certifications such as CFE, CIFI, FCLA, FCLS, CPP, AIC, or CPCU.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, retirement plan, and disability insurance.
• Seven paid holidays annually and sick days where required by law.
• Vacation time accrues at 3.08 hours biweekly; payout where required by law.

Private Investigator’s license and valid driver's license with at least one year of driving experience are required prior to applying.