Review Vacancy
TitleInvestigative Officer 1 (SIF)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $49727 to $63293 Annually
Minimum Qualifications An associate’s or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or related field, or five years of insurance claims investigation experience or professional investigation experience with law enforcement agencies, or seven years of professional investigation experience involving economic or insurance related matters. Related fields include: law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, and economic crime management.
Duties Description Under the direction of the Investigative Officer 2 (SIF), leverages experience and knowledge of, and contacts with, prosecutorial officials to ensure the proper presentation of evidence and the full development of all potential criminal and Civil actions. Investigative Officers 2 (SIF) may also directly ensure NYSIF’s investigations are receiving the proper attention from the prosecutors and provide assistance with the initiation and presentation of new cases, as well as the follow-up after convictions.
Participates in NYSIF sponsored training to adapt investigative skills for the detection of insurance fraud.
Provides fraud detection training and mentoring to Business Office staff to ensure optimal attention to potential signs or “Red Flags” of claims fraud, policy fraud and medical provider fraud. Interacts with all levels of staff and management at NYSIF in this regard.
Researches and analyzes bankruptcy filings.
Reviews, analyzes and extracts material from claims, underwriting and hospital records to determine the validity of allegations.
Interviews and obtains affidavits and testimonies from employers, co-workers, witnesses, lawyers, physicians, hospital administrators and insurance executives.
Obtains documentary evidence concerning concealed employment and illicit activities including payroll records, receipts, contracts, and affidavits from employers; reviews credit and collection records and investigates personnel to determine the completeness and quality of work performed.
Employs foot, stationary, and vehicle surveillance techniques to gather and record evidence in various formats.
Directs undercover surveillance at worksites, private homes, and businesses belonging to claimants, doctors, and/or policyholders utilizing the services of contractual investigators, as needed.
Prepares narrative reports, as well as reviews and compiles staffs’ reports for submission to Executive Management.
Maintains daily contact with Legal counsel, law enforcement authorities and regulatory agencies.
Collaborates with NYSIF attorneys on the preparation for trials, civil litigation and/or Workers’ Compensation Board hearings.
Testifies at trial, when necessary, and/or arranges for witness testimony and introduction of evidence at trial.
Each Investigator must posses and utilize the requisite experience and skill to interact with prosecutors and law enforcement on their assigned cases.
Drafts and serves subpoenas and administers background investigations.
Additional Comments Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
You must be a resident of New York State or be willing to relocate.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.