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Senior Field Security Investigator Jobs in Tampa, FL at GEICO
Title: Senior Field Security Investigator
Company: GEICO
Location: Tampa, FL
SummaryWe have an exciting opportunity to join the SIU team as a Senior Field Security Investigator in our Tampa field location! As a Senior Field Security Investigator, you will conduct investigations of suspected cases of fraud or other illegal activities against the Company, including interviewing, database inquiries, taking statements, and locating sources of information and witnesses. Responsibilities include evaluating information to determine its credibility, referring, and coordinating investigation assignments to outside agencies, and providing training and support to all departments in the claims handling process. Applicant must reside in the surrounding Tampa/Bradenton area.
Qualifications
An associate or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field, or
Five years of insurance claims investigative experience (includes TCR1, TCR2, CU, PIP technical and/or PIP litigation desk experience), professional investigation experience with law enforcement agencies, or
Seven years of professional investigation experience involving economic or insurance related matters
Experience handling in-person or phone statements from various parties in an investigation in a way that builds GEICO’s customer base and promotes customer satisfaction through efficient, accurate, and courteous interactions
Ability to gather a broad range of evidence related to an investigation and draw conclusions based on the information collected to the applicable fraud investigation
Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize investigative volume workloads and stressful situations
Must be able to always maintain a professional attitude and appearance
Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization
Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license, certifications and permits in accordance with state and federal regulations, and company and departmental standards
Must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment and lift them to and from vehicles and carry them up and down steps
Must be able to climb on, off, in, around and under vehicles, including but not limited to RVs and commercial vehicles
Must be able to exercise caution and awareness of surroundings while performing the essential duties of the position
Must be able to learn and apply large amount of technical and procedural information
Knowledge of city, state, and local regulations, legal concepts, case law, medical treatments, and medical terminology
Desired Qualifications
4-year degree or higher
Current or prior SIU investigations experience working in diverse teams across different SIU job functions
Experience handling: financial, casualty, bodily injury, worker’s compensation, commercial, marine, auto, property and underwriting fraud investigations
Ability to handle complex fraud cases and/or rings
Knowledge on how to use public record systems, and/or claims and policy databases to support an investigation
Ability to work with minimal direct supervision and manage an active case load
Related professional designations (e.g. CIFI, CFE, FCLA, CPCU, etc.)
Working Conditions
Must utilize personal protective equipment as necessary
Must be willing to work in indoor and outdoor environments, inclement weather, in dim or bright light and subject to adverse weather conditions and noise
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