Special Investigator Trainee

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania • Lackawanna County, PA

4d • Hybrid

About 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. 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.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree that includes 12 credits in criminal justice or a closely related field; or An equivalent combination of experience and training that includes 12 credits in criminal justice or a closely related field.
• Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree.
• Demonstrate the ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry.
• Demonstrate the ability to work with professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Show initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Be able to perform essential job functions.
• Experience with the Workers' Compensation Automation and Integration System (WCAIS).
• Experience with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI).
• Experience preparing civil complaints, appeals, or other legal filings.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing, reviewing, and maintaining legal pleadings, correspondence, and supporting documentation
• Experience preparing and filing legal documents, including motions, orders, stipulations, and other court-related filings
• Experience reviewing, organizing, and maintaining complex legal, financial, or investigative case files
• Experience assisting with audit preparation, compliance reviews, or maintaining investigative documentation

Responsibilities

• Assist the lead investigator in identifying and examining suspected fraud or abuse cases
• Gather documents, review records, and conduct preliminary interviews to verify facts
• Analyze financial and claims information to identify inconsistencies or questionable data
• Coordinate with SWIF staff, other agencies, and law enforcement to obtain information
• Compile findings, summarize investigative outcomes, and organize documentation for referrals
• Update case files and track investigative activities in required databases

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level