SIU Investigator

Allied Universal • Pittsburgh, PA

27d • $27 - $32

About The Position

Allied Universal is hiring a Special Investigations Unit (SIU) Investigator to investigate insurance claims with indicators of possible fraud. The investigator applies knowledge of insurance policies and fraud to assess whether claims warrant reporting to the appropriate state agency for prosecution. The role covers claims involving workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability. Candidates must reside in the state listed in the job posting and hold a valid driver’s license with at least one year of driving experience. The pay rate is $27–$32 per hour.

Requirements

• Possess a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, or a high school diploma or higher with at least five years of demonstrated professional law enforcement experience focused on fraud investigations.
• Be able to obtain the Private Investigator license required by the state where the work is performed.
• Successfully complete the Allied Universal Investigations training/orientation course after receiving an offer.
• Have at least five years of demonstrated experience conducting complex insurance investigations or adjusting complex insurance claims.
• Have a proficient understanding and application of anti-fraud laws, insurance regulations, and compliance standards in the home state and designated regional area.
• Be proficient in using laptop computers and cell phones.
• Have Special Investigative Unit (SIU) compliance knowledge.
• Type at least 40 words per minute with minimal errors.
• Be flexible to work varied and irregular hours and days, including weekends and holidays.
• Hold a valid driver’s license and have at least one year of driving experience.
• Reside in the state listed in the job posting.

Nice To Haves

• Military experience.
• Law enforcement experience.
• Insurance administration experience.
• Familiarity with California SIU regulations.
• One or more professional 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 across workers’ compensation, general liability, property and casualty, and disability coverage.
• Gather information through data collection, interviews, research, and collaboration with clients, case managers, 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.
• Prepare professional reports, memos, and letters that are clear, concise, and grammatically correct.
• Run appropriate database indices when necessary and verify the accuracy of results.
• Independently develop strategic plans to meet assignment objectives, ensuring thorough documentation and effective communication with clients and the 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 available where required by law.
• Vacation time with an initial accrual rate of 3.08 hours biweekly; unused vacation is paid out only where required by law.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time