Special Investigator 2

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Public service

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Special Investigator 2 in the Insurance Department to examine records, collect and analyze evidence, and prepare detailed reports supporting enforcement actions. The role involves potential telework options and collaboration with department staff to ensure compliance with insurance laws.

The position requires at least four years of investigative experience (or an equivalent mix of training) and a bachelor’s degree with PA residency.

Qualifications

• Four years of professional investigation experience with a bachelor’s degree, or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Ability to meet PA residency requirements and perform essential job functions.
• Applicants must provide eligibility information via the application.

Responsibilities

• Examine insurance company and producer records to identify possible violations.
• Collect and analyze statements, documents, and other materials to determine compliance with insurance laws.
• Write detailed reports outlining investigative steps, findings, and recommended actions.
• Prepare evidence and provide testimony at departmental hearings or criminal proceedings.
• Manage multiple investigations and organize tasks to complete each case.
• Maintain professionalism in interactions with industry representatives and the public.

Skills

Investigative work

Evidence review

Report writing

Hearing testimony

Case coordination

Professional conduct

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

As a Special Investigator 2 with the Insurance Department, you will help keep Pennsylvania's insurance marketplace honest and reliable. This role allows you to dig into complex cases, analyze evidence, and support actions that protect policyholders. You will have the opportunity to contribute to a mission that values integrity, consumer protection, and strong oversight. Join our team that is committed to fairness, transparency, and public service.

This position focuses on investigating possible violations of insurance laws and reviewing evidence to support enforcement actions. As a Special Investigator 2, you will perform the following duties:

• Investigative Work: Examine insurance company and producer records to identify possible violations
• Evidence Review: Collect and analyze statements, documents, and other materials to determine compliance with insurance laws
• Report Preparation: Write detailed reports that outline investigative steps, findings, and recommended actions
• Hearing Support: Prepare evidence and provide testimony at departmental hearings or criminal proceedings
• Case Coordination: Manage multiple investigations at once and organize required tasks to complete each case
• Professional Conduct: Maintain a consistent level of professionalism when interacting with industry representatives and the public

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
• Telework:You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• Four years of professional experience in criminal, civil, or administrative investigation work, and a bachelor's degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training.

Other Requirements:

• You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Commonwealth employees who wish to use their seniority rights must apply to the internal and external postings for their seniority rights to be considered.

How to Apply:

• Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will notbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
• All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

• Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
• Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
• Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
• You must provide complete and accurate information or:
  • your score may be lower than deserved.
  • you may be disqualified.
• You may only apply/test oncefor this posting.
• Your results will be provided via email.