Special Investigator Trainee

Salary $46,827.00 - $70,592.00 Annually Location Lackawanna County, PA Job Type Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time Job Number N-2026-60344 Department Department of Labor & Industry Division LI SWIF Fin Mgmt Div Opening Date 10/13/2026 Closing Date 10/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 70800 Position Number 00019930 Union FOP - Lodge #92 Bargaining Unit G4 Pay Group ST05 Bureau / Division Code 00121650 Bureau / Division State Workers' Insurance Fund, Financial Management Division Worksite Address Scranton State Office Building Worksite Address 100 Lackawanna Avenue City Scranton, Pennsylvania Zip Code 18503 Contact Name Felicia Newbury Contact Email [email protected] THE POSITION The Special Investigator Trainee position with the State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF), Financial Management Division offers a chance to support important fraud prevention work across the Commonwealth. In this role, you will learn investigative skills that help protect workers, employers, and public resources. Join our mission-driven team that works every day to safeguard important programs. DESCRIPTION OF WORK This position supports fraud prevention efforts by assisting with the review, analysis, and investigation of potential workers compensation fraud and abuse. It helps ensure integrity in the system by gathering facts, reviewing records, and supporting investigative actions. As a Special Investigator Trainee, you will perform the following duties: 1. Investigation Support: Assist the lead investigator in identifying and examining suspected fraud or abuse cases 2. Evidence Collection: Gather documents, review records, and conduct preliminary interviews to verify facts 3. Record Review: Analyze financial and claims information to identify inconsistencies or questionable data 4. Interagency Contact: Coordinate with SWIF staff, other agencies, and law enforcement to obtain information 5. Case Preparation: Compile findings, summarize investigative outcomes, and organize documentation for referrals 6. Data Maintenance: Update case files and track investigative activities in required databases Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. Work Schedule and Additional Information: 1. Full-time employment 2. Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. 3. Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. 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 Scranton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. 4. **Salary:**In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable. 5. You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY QUALIFICATIONS Minimum Experience and Training Requirements: 1. A bachelor's degree that includes 12 credits in criminal justice or a closely related field; or 2. An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in criminal justice or a closely related field. 3. Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree. Additional Requirements: 1. You must demonstrate the ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry. 2. You must demonstrate the ability to work with professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic. 3. You must ha e solid written and verbal communication skills. 4. You must show initiative and problem-solving skills. 5. You must be able to perform essential job functions. 6. You must have experience with the Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS). 7. You must have experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI). 8. You must have experience preparing civil complaints, appeals, or other legal filings. 9. You must be able to perform essential job functions. Preferred Qualifications (not required): 1. Experience preparing, reviewing, and maintaining legal pleadings, correspondence, and supporting documentation 2. Experience preparing and filing legal documents, including motions, orders, stipulations, and other court-related filings 3. Experience reviewing, organizing, and maintaining complex legal, financial, or investigative case files 4. Experience assisting with audit preparation, compliance reviews, or maintaining investigative documentation How to Apply: 1. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and ... For full info follow application link. 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.