Unclaimed Property Claims Investigator

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Greenwood (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is seeking an Investigator for the Unclaimed Property Division. This role involves proactive outreach to property owners, conducting investigations, and verifying claims. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a degree in criminal justice or related field. Flexibility and ethical conduct are essential.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases.

Responsibilities

• Contact owners or heirs of large dollar properties to alert them.
• Review unclaimed property claims for identity verification.
• Conduct investigations and document case work.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-reliance

Ethical conduct

Education

4-year degree in criminal justice

Job description

Attorney General's Office Investigators are responsible for collecting data/evidence from available sources, for the purpose of investigating and evaluating Unclaimed Property Division Claims. The individual should be flexible regarding accepting assignments and work schedules that might be required to perform the functions of this position.

Responsibilities:

1. Proactively contact owners or heirs of large dollar properties to alert them to the existence of the property and help create a claim if needed.
2. Review unclaimed property claims to verify the identity of claimants and assess potential fraud.
3. Conduct investigations, document case work, and submit reports in a timely manner. Must be able to write detailed, yet clear and concise investigative reports outlining the details of the information/evidence collected.
4. Contact other agencies, individuals, and businesses to gather evidence and information.
5. Effectively and efficiently utilize available resources in the collection of information.
6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume of cases and handle multiple assignments of varied types and difficulties.
• Technical/computer knowledge, trustworthiness, organization, and high motivation.
• Self-reliance, tact, respect, and ethical conduct in all aspects of the job.
• Ability to handle adversarial and complex situations calmly and politely.
• Maintain confidentiality and adapt quickly to new situations.
• Educational requirements: A 4-year degree from an accredited college or university in criminal justice or a related field, or equivalent work experience in law enforcement.
• Must pass a thorough background investigation and possess a valid Indiana driver's license.