Investigator (Remote/Telework)

Customer Focus, One L&I, Respect, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Learning and Growth, Reliability.

Ready for the next challenge in your career development? L&I Investigations Program is looking for an Investigator 3!

This position supports the mission of the Investigations Program, which works to identify, combat, and prevent fraud, theft, abuse, and violations perpetrated by injured workers, employers, providers, and other entities in support of “Keeping Washington Safe and Working”.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of wrongdoing affecting the Industrial Insurance Act (Title 51, RCW). This includes planning and investigating complex civil and criminal allegations of economic benefit fraud by injured workers and providers, investigating complex/difficult allegations of claim suppression and discrimination, as well as evading taxes and premiums due from businesses employing workers in the State of Washington. Manages, organizes, documents and completes a caseload of investigative assignments in accordance with established priorities and standards of timeliness and quality.

Gathers facts and develops evidence for the purpose of substantiating allegations of fraud, misconduct, or unfair business practices, in order to prove or disprove allegations.

Performs videotaping and photography while conducting surveillance activities.

Adheres to legal requirements and responsibilities.

Prepares, obtains, issues and serves legal documents in accordance with established statutes, laws, regulations, policies and procedures; Presents completed investigations to fraud adjudicators, prosecutors, Assistant Attorneys General, or the U.Attorney’s Office.

Testifies in court for legal and administrative hearings.

Two years of experience as an Investigator 2.

Five years of experience as an investigator with a criminal justice government agency or private organization, or other directly allied field, with at least three years of field experience.

Gathering and preserving documentary evidence.

Obtaining and serving subpoenas to compel attendance of witnesses or production of records.

Conducting field surveillance.

Writing investigative reports establishing proof of facts and evidence sufficient to be used in a court or administrative hearing.

Reviewing the case with private attorneys, Assistant Attorneys General, or prosecuting attorneys.

Presenting completed investigation to a county prosecutor, Office of the Attorney General, or U.Attorney’s Office.

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university with major focus in criminal justice, forensic science, or closely related field of study.

Equity Competencies

During the training period, you will be required to report to the office five days per week. After training, the expectation is at least two days in‑office per week as telework is dependent upon business needs and supervisor approval. L&I offers flexible custom work schedules to support a proper work‑life balance.

State employees who meet the qualifications will become eligible for a generous retirement package at the end of the employee’s career.

This position requires travel; L&I may use this announcement to fill multiple permanent and/or non‑permanent positions.

Veterans Preference
Applicants wishing to claim Veterans Preference should attach a copy of their DD‑214 (Member 4 copy), NGB 22, or signed verification of service letter from the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Blackout any personally identifiable data such as Social Security numbers. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

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