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Special Investigator Trainee
- Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (PA)
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Special Investigator Trainee
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Special Investigator Trainee
Salary
$45,907.00 - $69,203.00 Annually
Location
Lackawanna County, PA
Job Type
Non-Civil Service Permanent Full-time
Job Number
N-2025-35069
Department
Department of Labor & Industry
Division
LI SWIF Fin Mgmt Div
Opening Date
10/21/2025
Closing Date
10/31/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
70800
Position Number
00019930
Union
AFSCME
Bargaining Unit
G4
Pay Group
ST05
Bureau / Division Code
00121650
Bureau / Division
SWIF Financial Management Division
Worksite Address
Scranton State Office Building
Worksite Address
100 Lackawanna Avenue
City
Scranton, Pennsyvlania
Zip Code
18503
Contact Name
Felicia Newbury
Contact Email
+ Description
+ Benefits
+ Questions
THE POSITION
Do you have a sharp eye for uncovering fraudulent or abusive activity? The State Workers' Insurance Fund (SWIF) is looking for a Special Investigator Trainee to join our Financial Management Division. In this role, you will assist in the prevention, identification, and investigation of insurance fraud and abuse involving workers’ compensation claimants, policyholders, vendors, and medical providers. Apply today to play a key role in helping to develop anti-fraud plans!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Special Investigator Trainee, your work is dedicated to uncovering and analyzing potential fraud and abuse involving the workers' compensation system. Work involves gathering facts, examining documents, and conducting interviews to identify questionable information and determine courses of action. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with SWIF staff, other Commonwealth agencies, and law enforcement entities to request information and collect data related to investigations. Additional responsibilities include:
+ Using databases to verify information
+ Corresponding with private investigators and surveillance companies
+ Responding to inquiries regarding status of investigations
+ Preparing detailed reports and maintaining up-to-date case files
+ Assisting lead investigators in identifying control system weaknesses
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description. (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00019930)
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
+ Full-time employment
+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
+ Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Scranton. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training 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.
Additional Requirements:
+ You must demonstrate the ability to adhere to the values and ethics of the Department of Labor and Industry.
+ You must demonstrate the ability to work with professionalism, discretion, and good work ethic.
+ You must have solid written and verbal communication skills.
+ You must show initiative and problem-solving skills
+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.
How to Apply:
+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
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Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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Have you successfully completed, or are within three months of completing, a bachelor's degree that includes 12 credits in any of the following fields: criminal justice, law/legal studies, psychology, sociology, or finance?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
+ Yes
+ No
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If you are within three months of completing a bachelor's degree that includes 12 credits in any of the following fields: criminal justice, law/legal studies, psychology, sociology, or finance, on what date do you expect to graduate? If this does not apply to you, please type N/A in the text box.
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How much college coursework have you completed, in any field?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If your education was acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
+ 120 credits or more
+ 90 credits but less than 120 credit
+ 60 credits but less than 90 credit
+ 30 credits but less than 60 credit
+ Less than 30 credits
+ None
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Have you completed at least 12 semester college credits, in any of the following fields: criminal justice, law/legal studies, psychology, sociology, or finance?
If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.
If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.
For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.
+ Yes
+ No
05
How many years of full-time technical or paraprofessional level experience do you possess, in any field?
+ 4 years or more
+ 3 but less than 4 years
+ 2 but less than 3 years
+ 1 but less than 2 years
+ Less than 1 year
+ None
06
If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.
Required Question
Employer
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov
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