Insurance Criminal Investigator I

Class Concept

This is professional work in investigating criminal activity regarding insurance companies or other regulated entities, agents, service providers or consumers. Insurance Criminal Investigators investigate crimes including fraud, embezzlement, and forgery under North Carolina criminal and insurance laws. Employees conduct interviews, analyze insurance and business records, and write reports. Employees must be able to present case findings to prosecutorial authorities and testify before grand and petit juries. Work is performed independently under general supervision of an Insurance Criminal Investigator Supervisor. Work may include other duties as assigned by management.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Basic knowledge of laws pertaining to insurance fraud, embezzlement, and the laws of admissible evidence that relate to courtroom procedures.
• Basic knowledge of the methods, procedures, and practices used in the investigation of criminal offenses.
• Basic knowledge of the insurance industry, bail bonding industry, insurance agencies, collection agencies, and premium finance company operations that relate to licensees.
• Ability to establish and maintain favorable working relationships with law enforcement officials, court officials and officials of the insurance industry.
• Ability to investigate criminal cases, make arrests, prepare comprehensive and detailed reports pertaining to individual cases, present effective court testimony, and apply the principles, techniques, and procedures of modern criminal investigations.
• Ability to apply the criminal statutes of North Carolina to criminal investigations, evidence collection, legal processes, arrest, and courtroom procedures and practices.
• Proficient in the use of firearms and other equipment used in the collection and preservation of evidence.

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of law enforcement experience, preferably focusing on white collar crime; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Certification as a sworn law enforcement officer in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards.