Fraud Investigator Insurance and Securities Department

Summary of Work

Work involves planning, coordinating, and conducting complex investigations involving a broad scope of insurance fraud and related offenses to detect and verify suspected criminal and/or regulatory violations.

Duties and Tasks

• Plan, coordinate, and conduct extensive investigations of insurance fraud involving claimants, policyholders, insurance agents, and insurance companies to include the entire span of medical, property, casualty, life, auto, and other insurance plans.
• Utilize State Based Systems (SBS) database to track case history/activity, retrieve licensing information, and extract data to create reports of complaint activity.
• Receive and evaluate complaints regarding insurance fraud, deception, and/or misrepresentation.
• Identify and pursue leads to obtain evidence.
• Conduct surveillance operations.
• Gather and document evidence by interviewing involved parties, obtaining statements, reviewing and analyzing records and files, etc.
• Develop information for and execute search and arrest warrants.
• Lead the processing and protection of crime scenes by identifying, collecting, and preserving physical evidence; properly tag, package, transport, and secure evidence.
• Coordinate investigations with other law enforcement agencies, regulatory agencies, and other relevant entities.
• Prepare investigative reports and recommend administrative, legal, and/or sentencing action.
• Present evidence to prosecutors, legal staff, or courts.
• Prepare and present testimony as required for legal proceedings or administrative hearings.
• Participate in multi-jurisdictional task forces.
Participate in and conduct outreach and educational activities to inform the general public and local, state, and federal government agencies about the expanding crime of insurance fraud.

Minimum Qualifications

Associates degree from an accredited college or university and five years of full-time experience as a licensed peace officer in investigations or a closely related field.
or
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of full-time experience as a licensed peace officer in investigations or a closely related field.

and

Be a Licensed Peace Officer with the ND Post Board and be able to meet the physical demands/requirements of North Dakota Peace Officer Training Board (P.O.S.T.) to maintain status as a licensed peace officer.

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Application Procedures

Applicants are screened based on qualifications, successful completion of the interview process and a background and criminal investigation. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The Insurance Department does not provide sponsorships.

Application package must be received by 11:59 PM Central Standard Time (CST) on the closing date listed on the opening.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION APPLICATIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED ONLINE AT: www.nd.gov/careers

Documents to be submitted:

• Resume
• Cover letter with a summary that clearly explains how the applicant's work experience is related to the summary of work and minimum/preferred qualifications.
• 3 Professional References
• College Transcripts (copies or unofficial versions are acceptable for the initial application process but when the top candidate is given a conditional employment offer, they are required to present official transcripts)

Anyone needing assistance or accommodations during any part of the application or interview process please contact Rachel, E-mail: rkriege@nd.gov; phone: (701) 328-2931 or TTY: 1-800-366-6888.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The State of North Dakota and this hiring agency do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), genetics, religion, age or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.

As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. Sect. 23-12-10.