SIU Investigator

Allied Universal • Bellflower, CA

3d • $30 - $38

About The Position

Allied Universal® is hiring a Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Investigator to investigate insurance claims with red flags suggesting fraudulent behavior. The investigator uses knowledge of insurance policies and fraud to assess whether claims warrant reporting to the appropriate state agency for prosecution. This role covers multiple types of insurance claims and requires independent investigation, detailed documentation, professional reporting, and communication with clients and their SIU Supervisor. Multiple positions are available. The pay rate is $30–$38 per hour.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid driver’s license and at least one year of driving experience.
• Must have either a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, or a high school diploma or higher and at least five years of demonstrated professional law enforcement experience with specific attention to fraud investigations.
• Ability to obtain the required Private Investigator license in the state where work is completed.
• Must successfully complete the Allied Universal Investigations training/orientation course after receiving an offer.
• At least five years of demonstrated experience conducting complex insurance investigations or adjusting complex insurance claims.
• Proficient understanding and application of anti-fraud laws, insurance regulations, and compliance standards in the employee’s home state and designated regional area.
• Proficient use of laptop computers and cell phones.
• Knowledge of Special Investigative Unit (SIU) compliance.
• Ability to type at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors.
• Flexibility to work varied and irregular hours and days, including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Insurance administration experience.
• Familiarity with California SIU regulations.
• One or more of the following certifications: Certified Fraud Investigator (CFE), Certified Insurance Fraud Investigator (CIFI), Fraud Claim Law Associate (FCLA), Fraud Claim Law Specialist (FCLS), Certified Protection Professional (CPP), Associate in Claims (AIC), or Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter (CPCU).

Responsibilities

• Independently investigate suspected fraudulent insurance claims involving workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability coverage.
• Gather information using discretion and guidance from clients and case managers through data collection, interviews, research, and collaboration with other SIU entities, law enforcement, and state Departments of Insurance.
• Create and maintain detailed documentation for investigations, file reviews, audits, training tasks, consulting projects, and other assigned work.
• Produce clear, concise, grammatically correct reports, memos, and letters.
• Run appropriate database indices when necessary and verify the accuracy of results.
• Independently develop strategic plans to achieve assignment objectives, with thorough documentation and effective communication with clients and their Special Investigation Unit Supervisor.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Basic life and AD&D insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Disability insurance.
• Seven paid holidays annually.
• Sick days where required by law.
• Vacation accrual at an initial rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time