Insurance Investigation Officer 2- Fraud (Hybrid Eligible)

The Fraud & Enforcement Division is seeking creative, self-motivated and professional individuals with strong work ethics to fill multiple Insurance Investigation Officer 2 positions within its Fraud Unit.

If this sounds interesting to you, continue reading below to learn more about the career opportunity with our Department!

As an Insurance Investigation Officer 2 within the Fraud Unit, your key responsibilities would include, but not be limited to:

• Analyzing allegations of insurance fraud and crimes related to insurance.
• Conducting criminal investigations related to violations of Title 29 and Title 39 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Assisting or conducting joint investigations with local, state and/or federal law enforcement agencies.
• Gathering information, documents and/or evidence, using a wide variety of techniques.
• Interviewing complainants, suspects, witnesses, insurance company representatives, policyholders, medical providers, employers, etc.
• Preparing investigative reports documenting the outcome of investigations conducted
• Referring investigative findings to local, state and/or federal prosecutors.
• Testifying during criminal proceedings.
• Representing the division during industry or law enforcement meetings and conferences.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The final candidates can expect to be paid at step 1 in the assigned pay range as a new hire, unless otherwise required by legislation or union contract. As an Insurance Investigation Officer 2, you will receive an increase after six (6) months then an annual step increase until you reach the last step in the pay range. Additionally, there are opportunities for possible annual cost of living (COLA) adjustments and a longevity pay supplement after five (5) years of state service.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

4 years experience in insurance field or insurance related entity (e.g., sales; marketing; claims adjuster; investigations); 9 months experience or 9 months training in operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer.

-Or 4 years exerience in law enforcement which included 3 years experience in conducting investigations; 9 months experience or 9 months training in operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer.

-Or Completion of undergraduate core program in business, insurance or criminal justice; 2 years experience in insurance or insurance related entity (e.g., sales; marketing; claims adjuster; investigations); 9 months experience or 9 months training in operation of computer terminal &/or personal computer.

-Or 24 months experience as Insurance Investigation Officer 1, 26271, with experience corresponding to type of complaints & alleged violations appearing in job posting/approved job description.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Investigation