Vehicle Fraud Investigator

State-of-Iow; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

IPERS retirement

Paid time off

9 holidays a year

401A plan

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Investigation and Identity Protection is recruiting an Investigator to join the team. The role involves field inspections and investigative work focused on vehicle registration, title fraud, dealer licensing, odometer fraud, and identity theft, with occasional overnight travel.

Location-based requirements include residing in Webster, Wright, Carroll, or Greene County.

Qualifications

• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications and selective requirements.
• Experience in motor vehicle investigations or related enforcement preferred.
• Ability to conduct field inspections and interviews with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform field inspections and investigative work related to vehicle registration and title fraud.
• Investigate fraud across drivers licenses, odometer fraud, dealer licensing and identity theft.
• Collaborate with law enforcement and state agencies; provide training as needed.
• Prepare case files and documentation for potential prosecutions.

Skills

Investigative skills

Field work

Fraud detection

Forensic interviewing

Education

Iowa Law Enforcement Academy certification

Job description

The Iowa Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Investigation and Identity Protection is recruiting an Investigator to join the team. The role involves field inspections and investigative work focused on vehicle registration, title fraud, dealer licensing, odometer fraud, and identity theft, with occasional overnight travel.

Location-based requirements include residing in Webster, Wright, Carroll, or Greene County.