L&I Investigator 3

State of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining integrity and safety in the workplace! As an Investigator 3, you will play a crucial role in investigating allegations of fraud and misconduct affecting workers' rights. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in complex investigations, utilize advanced techniques, and collaborate with legal professionals. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role not only supports the mission of protecting workers but also fosters a positive work-life balance through flexible scheduling options. Become part of a forward-thinking agency that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Generous Retirement Package

Teleworking Options

Diverse Work Environment

Qualifications

• Experience in conducting investigations into fraud and misconduct.
• Ability to prepare detailed investigation reports and legal documents.
• Strong interviewing and evidence-gathering skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investigations into allegations of fraud affecting the Industrial Insurance Act.
• Gather and analyze evidence, prepare reports, and present findings.
• Testify in court and serve legal documents as needed.

Skills

Investigation Techniques

Evidence Gathering

Report Writing

Surveillance

Interviewing Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

Criminal Investigation degree

Tools

Surveillance Equipment

Legal Documentation Tools

Job description

Our Mission:Keep Washington Safe and Working!
Our Values:Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability

Job Highlights

L&I Investigator 3 position serves the mission of Fraud Prevention and Labor Standards.

Join the Investigations Program as an Investigator 3! In this role, you’ll be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of wrongdoing affecting the Industrial Insurance Act (Title 51, RCW). This includes, but is not limited to, planning and investigating complex civil and criminal allegations of economic benefit fraud by injured workers and providers, investigating complex/difficult allegations of claim suppression and discrimination as well as evading taxes and premiums due from businesses employing workers in the State of Washington. These cases may garner media attention or scrutiny, and these cases involve a high degree of medically confidential information and require the use of highly confidential criminal information in order to resolve their outcome.

• Manage, organize, document and complete a caseload of investigative assignments in accordance with established priorities and standards of timeliness and quality.
• Gather facts and develop evidence for the purpose of substantiating allegations of fraud, misconduct, or unfair business practices, in order to prove or disprove allegations.
• Analyze, focus, resolve, and report on relevant investigation issues employing a full range use of investigative methods and procedures.
• Research and obtain records and documentation related to personnel, medical information, business activities and bank accounts.
• Conduct stationary and moving surveillance from a vehicle and on foot, videotaping subject activities.
• Conduct in-person interviews in order to gather and record statements of fact, confessions, and other information pertinent to the investigation, including interviews of an adversarial nature.
• Prepare detailed, concise and well written investigation reports.
• Prepare, obtain, issue and serve legal documents in accordance with established statutes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures. Legal documents include subpoenas and/or search warrants. Coordinate the service of search warrants.
• Present completed investigations to claim managers, fraud adjudicators and attorneys.
• Testify in court for legal and administrative hearings.

And so much more!

Required:

Two years of experience as an Investigator 2

OR

Five years of experience as an investigator with a criminal justice government agency or private organization, or other directly allied field, three years must include field experience.

Qualifying investigative experience is interpreted to be experience gathering and substantiating facts through the use of investigative duties such as:

• researchingrecordsanddevelopingcasefiles;
• gatheringandpreservingdocumentaryevidence;
• obtainingstatementsoffact,depositionsorconfessions;
• obtainingandservingsubpoenastocompeltheattendance ofwitnessesortheproductionofrecords;
• conductingfieldsurveillance;
• obtainingandcoordinatingtheserviceofsearchwarrants;
• advisingpartiesoftheirconstitutionalrights;
• writinginvestigativereports,establishingproofoffactsandevidencesufficienttobeusedinacourtoradministrative hearing;
• reviewingthecasewithprivateattorneys,assistantattorneysgeneralorprosecutors;presentingcompletedinvestigationtoacountyprosecutor, Office of the Attorney GeneralorU.S.Attorney'sOffice;
• testifying in court or other proceedings.

AND

Must possess a valid and unrestricted driver license.

Note: Two years of related college-level course work may be substituted for one year of experience.

Desired:

• Criminal Investigation degree from a two year program consisting of 60 credit hours focusing on the fundamentals of proper evidence handling, law enforcement techniques, and interrogation.

OR

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major focus in the areas of criminal justice, forensic science, or closely related field of study.

Things You Need To Know

To help you maintain a proper work-life balance, teleworking is one of the work schedule options for this position. L&I also offers flexible custom work schedules.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career. Click on the “Benefits” tab to learn more.

At L&I, your voice matters. In addition, L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3.3 million workers. Take a look at this brief video and learn more about why L&I is an employer of choice.

For this position, telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. The assigned duty station for this position is Tumwater Washington.

For positions where in-office work is necessary, the frequency of telework will be discussed with the supervisor of the position at the time of offer.

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Application process

We will contact the top candidates directly to interview for this position. Because we base the selection on information provided by you, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills, and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications described in the announcement.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. A cover letter describing specific qualifications.
2. A current resume detailing applicable experience and education.
3. A list of at least three professional references with current telephone numbers.

Please do not attach or place any medical information (vaccination status included) within the application, resume, or cover letter. If you do, we will have to reject your application to safeguard others from receiving your confidential information. You will have to remove the confidential information before you can apply again.

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Background Check Notice

Prior to a placement in this position, a background check, including criminal history record will be conducted. Information from your background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining your eligibility to perform the requirements of the position.

Other information

For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.

• For positions requiring travel, you must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and have insurance if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• Candidates who are offered a job with L&I must possess work authorization that does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
• The Department of Labor & Industries complies with the employment eligibility verification requirements of the federal employment eligibility verification form, I-9. The selected candidate must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the United States consistent with the requirements of that form on the first day of employment.
• Please note: L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non-permanent positions

Did You Know?

Washington is America's Top State to live, play, and work, according to U.S. News (2021). Join the L&I team and enjoy all the Evergreen State has to offer.

In addition to offering a positive balance between life and work, L&I provides one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.We also believe your voice matters. We value our employees and their work-life balance by encouraging flexible schedules.L&I is a diverse state agency dedicated to the safety and health and security of Washington's 3 million workers.

Veterans Preference

Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach to their application a copy of their DD-214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Please blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. For further information, contact L&I’s [e-mail].

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer

L&I employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the agency mission. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures to provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone and we strongly mean everyone.

The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need accommodation in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call 360-902-5700. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.

For more Information

If you have any questions regarding this job posting, program, or the agency, please contact Haleigh Missildine [e-mail].