Review Vacancy
TitleInvestigative Officer 2 (SIF)
Occupational CategoryOther Professional Careers
Bargaining UnitPS&T - Professional, Scientific, and Technical (PEF)
Salary RangeFrom $76032 to $95381 Annually
Duties Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
• Gather and analyze documentary evidence from various NYSIF departments, private investigator reports, police reports, payroll records, business records, medical records, financial records, and policyholder records to determine the validity of information provided by the policy holder.
• Utilize experience in complex and sensitive investigations which require an understanding of workers' compensation law.
• Conduct database searches into people, corporations, liens, addresses and property ownership. Gather public and private intelligence information to support the investigations.
• Employ foot, stationary, and vehicle surveillance techniques to gather and record evidence in various formats. Conduct surveillance at worksites, private homes, and businesses belonging to policyholders.
• Interview and obtain affidavits from subjects of investigations and witnesses, including employers, accountants that supply records for the business, brokers that represent the business, and general contractors that pay our policyholders, workers, witnesses, lawyers, and/or insurance executives.
• Obtain documentary evidence concerning concealed employment and illicit activities including payroll records, receipts, contracts, invoices, banking information, tax filings, and general bookkeeping records and affidavits from employers.
• Prepare narrative reports of investigations and surveillance.
• Meet with prosecutors regarding case referrals and ongoing prosecutions, as well as high level fraud investigative and law enforcement officials to discuss topics relevant to workers compensation fraud prevention.
• Utilize investigative expertise and contacts within the prosecutorial community to effectively build a strong criminal case when appropriate.
• Draft written reports and evidence summaries for presentation to a prosecutor for criminal actions or NYSIF Office of General Counsel for civil actions.
• Assist lawyers, either prosecutors or NYSIF civil attorneys, with the ongoing legal action, as well as the follow-up after conclusion/convictions. Testify as needed at trial, grand jury, civil litigation.
• Maintain professional contact with legal counsel, other local, state, and federal high-level insurance fraud officials, as well as private sector leaders and organizations to identify, investigate and assist in prosecution of premium or policy fraud. Interact with all levels of staff and management at NYSIF in the course of duties.
• Maintain membership in and/or attends meeting of related fraud investigative organizations to keep abreast of trends and training. Participate in training opportunities to enhance investigative skills for the detection of claims fraud, policy fraud and medical provider fraud.
Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
• One year of permanent service as an Investigative Officer 1 (SIF); OR
• An associate’s degree or higher in criminal justice or related field AND two years of insurance claims or law enforcement investigation experience or professional investigation experience with law enforcement agencies; OR
• A bachelor’s degree AND one year of experience as described above; OR
• Six years of experience as described above; OR
• Eight 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, psychology, sociology.
Preferred Qualifications:
• General knowledge of bookkeeping and/or accounting practices.
• General knowledge of construction industry.
Please be advised that the New York State Insurance Fund does not offer sponsorship for employment visas to employees or potential employees. Candidates sponsored for employment by an organization should be aware of their sponsorship status and the relevant expiration date(s) of that sponsorship before applying to this position.
Additional Comments Please note, the salary range shown includes location pay.
This position requires frequent travel, you are required to maintain a valid driver’s license while employed in this position.
For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.
Fringe Benefits:
• Competitive Compensation.
• Future Career Growth Potential.
• Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
• Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
• Paid State and Federal Holidays.
• Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
• Retirement Options.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
• Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.
NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.
Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at ra@nysif.com.
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