Compliance Investigator

Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Richland County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 192944
Agency: Workers' Compensation Commission
Division: Insurance & Medical Services Dept.
Opening Date: 09/16/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Apply online
Residency Requirement: Yes
Class Code:: AH35
Position Number:: 60025147
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN08
Hiring Range - Min.: $46,206.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $49,000.00
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.


Job Responsibilities

• You will investigate employer compliance with the SC Workers' Compensation Act.
• You will research and respond to inquiries from the public and internal staff on workers' compensation insurance coverage and compliance issues.
• You will research and investigate workers' compensation insurance coverage on potential violations of the SC Workers' Compensation Act.
• You will analyze information obtained during research and investigation to determine appropriate course of action for bringing violators into compliance.
• You will assist legal counsel with prosecuting employers who are in violation of the SC Workers' Compensation Act by documenting evidence and testifying at SC Workers' Compensation Commission hearings.
• You will communicate with employers, insurance agents and insurance carriers to gain accurate and meaningful workers' compensation insurance coverage information.
• You will document all cases with evidence obtained, to include notes from phone interviews and email correspondence.
• You will learn and apply South Carolina workers' compensation laws to various compliance issues, as well as enforcing compliance with the SC Workers' Compensation Act through the assessment and collection of fines and penalties.
• Any other assigned Tasks

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and relevant experience OR equivalent workers' compensation work experience in lieu of or in conjunction with education requirement.
• Critical thinking skills with the ability to learn and apply SC Workers' Compensation laws and regulations.
• Strong computer skills with the ability to learn the Workers' Compensation technology system.
• Ability to deal with the public courteously and effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to plan and organize work activities and prioritize task completion.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures and organizational functions.
• Knowledge of applicable terminology and research practices.
• Prior work experience in the workers' compensation field.

Additional Comments
The Workers' Compensation Commission is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.


The Workers' Compensation Commission offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Benefits for State Employees
The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.


Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.


Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.


Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.


Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.