Investigator 1 - NY HELPS

New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF); City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The New York State Insurance Fund is seeking an Investigator 1 to assist in various investigative duties. The role involves assigning investigations, processing invoices, and ensuring compliance with contracts. Candidates should have extensive investigative experience and relevant educational qualifications.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pension Plan

Paid Maternity Leave

Paid Paternity Leave

Student Loan Assistance

Disability Insurance

Qualifications

• Four years of investigative experience required.
• Experience in police detective or insurance investigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Investigator 2 in all investigation matters.
• Process invoices and evaluate investigations.

Skills

Interviewing

Evidence Collection

Report Writing

Education

Associate Degree in Criminal Justice

Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice

Job description

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New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) provided pay range

This range is provided by New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$60,506.00/yr - $72,630.00/yr

Duties Description

The Investigator 1 will assist an Investigator 2 in all Investigations matters. Duties include assigning investigations that are requested by Claims to appropriate vendors, processing invoices, and completing evaluations on each investigation to ensure it was conducted and invoiced consistent with NYSIF contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

For new to NYS candidates OR current NYS employees (Non-competitive appointment via NY HELPS):

• Four years of experience in a field investigative position conducting interviews of witnesses and others, taking written statements and affidavits, collecting and analyzing physical and documentary evidence, and preparing detailed written reports of investigative findings. Types of Investigative experience that could be considered qualifying: experience in such positions as police detective, insurance investigator, licensed and registered private investigator, federal investigator, state investigator, municipal investigator, child protective services investigator, in an investigative position involving trial preparations and detailed reports, or investigations within a branch of the Armed Services. Examples of non-qualifying experience include but are not limited to: experience in routine police patrol work, security guard or related security position, tax collector, collector of delinquent accounts, credit checker, legal assistant/attorney, hotel or store detective, loss prevention officer, parole officer, correction officer, guard, inspector, or experience in adoption and/or foster care placement.

Substitutions: An associate degree in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security can substitute for two years of specialized experience; a bachelor's degree or higher in criminal justice, cyber security, law enforcement, police science, criminal justice administration, criminology, criminal investigation, police studies, public justice, forensic accounting, forensic psychology, forensic science, economic crime management, or homeland security can substitute for four years of specialized experience.

For Current NYS Employees Only (Competitive Appointment):

• Reachable for appointment on the current Civil Service eligible list used for filling this title; OR
• One year of permanent, competitive class service as an Investigator 1; OR
• One year of permanent, competitive class service in a title eligible for transfer under Section 70.1 of the Civil Service Law. Titles eligible for transfer include but are not limited to: Investigative Officer 1, Underwriter Trainee 1, Underwriter Trainee 1 (Disability Benefits), Policyholder Services Representative Trainee 1.

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

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.

• Competitive Compensation.
• 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.

NY HELPS Program

This title is part of the New York Hiring for Emergency Limited Placement Statewide Program (NY HELPS).

For the duration of the NY HELPS Program, this title may be filled via a non-competitive appointment, which means no examination is required but all candidates must meet the minimum qualifications of the title for which they apply.

At a future date, it is expected employees hired under NY HELPS will have their non-competitive employment status converted to competitive status, without having to compete in an examination. Employees will then be afforded with all the same rights and privileges of competitive class employees of New York State. While serving permanently in a NY HELPS title, employees may take part in any promotion examination for which they are qualified.

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 [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business

• Industries

  Insurance

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Pension plan

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Student loan assistance

Disability insurance

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