Complnc Investigator 3

Workers' Compensation, State Board of; United States; Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

401(k) matching

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

EAP

Career development

Job summary

The State Board of Workers’ Compensation in Georgia is seeking a Compliance Investigator 3 (POST Certified) to enforce workers’ compensation insurance requirements in the Southwest Georgia area.

The role includes planning and conducting inspections, interviewing business owners, issuing citations, and preparing investigative reports. This position may be hybrid from Macon, GA, with travel and overnight stays as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and POST certification with required experience.
• POST certification with four years law enforcement or related experience.
• POST certification with one year of experience at lower level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Conducts compliance inspections of businesses to verify workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
• Independently plans and conducts compliance inspections in assigned geographical areas.
• Travel daily to assigned businesses; overnight stays in distant areas as needed.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports on businesses lacking insurance coverage.
• Communicate with complainants on investigation status and outcomes.
• Testify in workers’ compensation administrative court when required.

Skills

Communications skills

Windows 11 knowledge

Background checks

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Georgia POST certification

Job description

Job Title: Complnc Investigator 3

Job Requisition ID: JR0000000282 Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $50,060.00

Job Description: Compliance Investigator 3 (with POST Certification), PSP082, Pay Grade: J, Enforcement Division, Southwest Georgia Area

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement and pension plans
• 401(k)/457 options with employer matching
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Paid holidays
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Career development and training opportunities

Location

110 Holiday Drive N, Suite A, Macon GA, 31210-1802. This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule which may be subject to change as business needs dictate.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts compliance inspections of businesses to verify/enforce workers’ compensation insurance coverage if required by statute.
• Independently plans and conducts compliance inspections in assigned geographical areas.
• Must be able to travel the entire workday visiting businesses in assigned geographical area, with the exception of one office day per week.
• Must be able to stay overnight in assigned geographical areas furthest from office a minimum of one night a month.
• Conducts and documents random or complaint based, non-announced, face-to-face interviews with business owners and employees to determine number of employees employed by the business and compliance with the Workers’ Compensation laws.
• Issues citations for failure to have workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
• Prepares detailed investigative reports on businesses who fail to have required workers’ compensation insurance coverage.
• The compliance investigator will communicate with the complainant to advise of the status of investigation if complainant is available.
• Presents detailed courtroom testimony when required in related compliance cases
• When required to do so the compliance investigator will appear and testify in workers’ compensation administrative court to his/her findings regarding businesses who fail to have workers’ compensation insurance.
• Maintains a professional appearance and utilizes proper courtroom demeanor while presenting testimony.
• As a POST Certified Law Enforcement Officer, performs security services for the State Board of Workers’ Compensation offices and administrative courts.
• Performs security services to the Board and its administrative courts as needed.
• Ensure the safety and security of Board staff by responding effectively to security incidents, breaches of security, or potential threats.
• Conducts background investigations and interviews of suspects or witnesses.
• Familiar with mechanics and requirements for arrest and obtaining arrest warrants in Georgia.
• Ability to Collaborate with other authorities on activities such as surveillance, warrants, grand jury testimony, arrests, and prosecution of criminal cases.
• Complies with the requirements as stated in the Enforcement Policy and Procedures Manual and the Compliance SOP Manual
• Performs job responsibilities with minimal supervision; Such other duties as requested by the Division Director or Compliance Manager.
• Experience in maintaining safety and order within the courtroom.
• Performs criminal investigations on an as needed basis

State Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university, Georgia P.O.S.T. certification, and two (2) years of related experience; OR Georgia P.O.S.T. certification and four (4) years of experience in law enforcement or related field; OR Georgia P.O.S.T. certification and one (1) year of experience required at the lower level Criminal Investigator 2 (PSP091) or position equivalent; AND Candidate must undergo a complete background investigation, including criminal and driving history inquiry and fingerprints; AND Must have proficient computer skills to include a working knowledge of Windows 11 and internet searches; Possess excellent communications skills, both written and oral; Possess a reliable vehicle. Use of personal vehicle is required as well as statewide travel and some overnight stays; Must have available a home office that provides internet service; Required to work from Macon office in assigned territory; And Must live in a centrally located city in Southwest Georgia.

SBWC Preferred Qualifications

• Prior employment in the field of workers’ compensation insurance.
• Prior employment in the field of insurance fraud.
• Experience investigating insurance related criminal offenses
• Current on all P.O.S.T. requirements

Equal Employment Opportunity

STATE BOARD OF WORKERS’ COMPENSATION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Company Culture

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.