Unclaimed Property Claims Investigator

Office of the Indiana Attorney General; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Office of the Indiana Attorney General as an Investigator, where you will play a key role in investigating unclaimed property claims. This entry-level position requires strong communication skills and a degree in criminal justice. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package while serving the community.

Benefits

Medical plans

Wellness program

Health savings account

Deferred compensation

Pension plan options

Group life insurance

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility

Free parking

Qualifications

• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and manage multiple assignments.
• Must pass a thorough background check and possess a valid Indiana driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Proactively contact owners or heirs of large dollar properties.
• Conduct investigations, document case work, and submit reports.
• Contact other agencies to gather evidence and information.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Trustworthiness

Motivation

Education

4-year degree in criminal justice

Job description

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For more than 165 years, the Office of the Indiana Attorney General (OAG) has been committed to serving the best interests of the State and all Hoosiers. OAG employees have earned an outstanding reputation for meeting the highest professional standards, providing great service, and demonstrating courageous leadership and commitment to excellence to the people of Indiana. If you share our determination to make Indiana a better place to live and work, we invite you to join over 400 of the very best employees and seek a career with the Office of the Indiana Attorney General.

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 the assignments and work schedule that might be required to perform the functions of this position.

Examples of Duties

• 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
• Review unclaimed property claims to verify identity of claimant and assess for potential fraud.
• 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.
• Contact other agencies, individuals, and businesses to gather evidence and information.
• Effectively and efficiently utilize available resources in the collection of information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• The individual must be able to handle a high volume of cases and manage multiple assignments of varied complexity. Technical/computer knowledge, trustworthiness, organization, and motivation are essential. The candidate should be self-reliant and demonstrate tact, respect, and ethical conduct in all job aspects.
• Ability to handle adversarial and complex situations calmly and politely, maintain confidentiality, and adapt quickly to new and sensitive situations.
• Must have 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 check and possess a valid Indiana driver's license.

The Office of the Indiana Attorney General is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Medical plans, vision, and dental coverage
• Wellness program with incentives
• Health savings account with state contribution
• Deferred compensation (similar to 401k) with employer match
• Pension plan options
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off, holidays, and leave policies
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
• Free parking at Indiana Government Center

More information on benefits can be found at https://www.in.gov/spd/benefits/.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Sales

Industries

• Government Administration