Special Investigator 1 Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/pabureau/jobs/newprint/5206694) Apply  Special Investigator 1 Salary $51,971.00 - $79,062.00 Annually Location Dauphin County, PA Job Type Civil Service Permanent Full-Time Job Number CS-2026-41088-70810 Department Insurance Department Division IN Enf Div Opening Date 01/27/2026 Closing Date 2/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern Job Code 70810 Position Number 00050090 Union FOP - Lodge #92 Bargaining Unit G4 Pay Group ST06 Bureau / Division Code 00094670 Bureau / Division Insurance Department, Enforcement Division Worksite Address 393 Walnut Street City Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Zip Code 17128 Contact Name Collette Rebuck Contact Email corebuck@pa.gov + Description + Benefits + Questions THE POSITION Do you want to continue your professional career in criminal, civil, or administrative investigation and related work with a team that values integrity, adaptability, and compassion? Join the Insurance Department, Enforcement Division as a Special Investigator! Your investigative work will support our fair and effective regulation of Pennsylvania’s insurance marketplace through consistent action that maintains trustworthiness, embracing innovation and flexibility as the industry changes, and active collaboration with other investigators. Apply now to achieve your goals with Pennsylvania’s locally focused and globally relevant premier insurance regulator! DESCRIPTION OF WORK As a Special Investigator 1 you will perform technical criminal or civil investigations of alleged insurance law violations by insurance producers and companies. This includes participating in on-site investigations, interviewing policyholders and insurance company representatives to gather information, resolving complaints, and coordinating with peer divisional staff and law enforcement to protect consumers through fair and efficient regulation of the insurance industry. We will rely on you to provide technical expertise by preparing summaries, findings, and recommendations based on the information gathered and analyzed for each case. In performing field investigations, you will exercise judgement and make decisions on techniques to carry out the assignments, research records and laws, prepare strategies for interviews, and interpret and apply insurance laws and regulations. Join our team and make a lasting positive difference in the lives of Pennsylvania's insurance consumers and their families with our investigative team! 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=00050090) . Work Schedule and Additional Information: + Full-time employment + Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch. + Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to three days per week. 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 Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview. + Salary : Selected candidates who are new to employment with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will begin employment at the starting annual salary of $51,971 (before taxes). + 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: + Successful completion of the Special Investigator Trainee program (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or + Two years of professional experience in criminal, civil, or administrative investigation work, and a bachelor's degree;or + An equivalent combination of experience and training. Other Requirements: + You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency. + You must be able to perform essential job functions. How to Apply: + Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe 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. EXAMINATION INFORMATION + Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam). + Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions. + Your score is valid for this specific posting only. + You must provide complete and accurate information or: + your score may be lower than deserved. + you may be disqualified. + You may only apply/testoncefor this posting. + Your results will be provided via email. Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) ! See the total value of your benefits package by exploring ourbenefits calculator. 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. 01 Have you successfully completed the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s Special Investigator Trainee program? + Yes + No 02 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. 03 How many years of full-time professional experience do you possess in criminal investigation work, civil investigation work, or administrative investigation work? + 2 years or more + 1 but less than 2 years + Less than 1 year + None 04 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 05 How much graduate coursework have you completed in 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 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. 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. + 30 credits or more + Less than 30 credits + None 06 You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score. All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions. Read each question carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function. If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions. If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . + Yes 07 WORK BEHAVIOR 1 – COLLECTS, ANALYZES, AND PREPARES EVIDENCE Collects, analyzes, and prepares evidence for presentation to prosecuting officers of the state (labor relations, attorneys, boards, internal agency officials, law enforcement, etc.). Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience collecting, analyzing, and preparing evidence for presentation to prosecuting officers of the state. + B. I have experience assisting others in collecting, analyzing, and preparing evidence for presentation. + C. I have experience in collecting evidence for presentation. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to criminal justice, police science, or criminology. + E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 08 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + The type of evidence you collected, analyzed or prepared + The actual duties you performed + Your level of responsibility 09 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 10 WORK BEHAVIOR 2 – PREPARES VARIOUS TYPES OF REPORTS Prepares various types of reports including but not limited to activity, incident, general, or investigative reports outlining narratives or summaries of persons interviewed or involved, supporting evidence, and case dispositions for use in court proceedings, by law enforcement personnel, attorneys, superiors, etc. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience preparing reports detailing the investigative activities (who, what, when, where, and why), the records examined, details on the evidence, the conclusions reached, the recommendations made, and the progress of the investigations for use in court proceedings, by law enforcement personnel, attorneys, superiors, etc. I was accountable for the technical accuracy of the final product. + B. I have experience assisting the lead investigator preparing general or supplemental activity reports detailing the activities (who, what, when, where, and why), the records examined, and details on the evidence for use in court proceedings, by law enforcement personnel, attorneys, superiors, etc. I was not responsible for the technical accuracy of the final product. + C. I have experience preparing non-investigative reports for my supervisor. These reports were not used in court proceedings, by law enforcement personnel, or attorneys. + D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to technical writing, business writing, journalism or report writing. + E. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 11 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + The type of reports you completed + The audience for whom you completed the reports + The actual duties you performed + Your level of responsibility 12 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours 13 WORK BEHAVIOR 3 – CONDUCTS INVESTIGATIONS Conducts investigations of allegations received from various sources regarding improper activities, crimes, suspected violations of theft, fraud, or violations of PA laws or regulations. Levels of Performance Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim. + A. I have experience conducting investigations of allegations received from various sources regarding improper activities, crimes, suspected violations of theft, fraud, or violations of laws or regulations. + B. I have experience assisting others conducting investigations of allegations received from various sources regarding improper activities, crimes, suspected violations of theft, fraud, or violations of laws or regulations. + C. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to investigation procedures, criminal investigations, or rules of evidence. + D. I have NO experience or training related to this work behavior. 14 In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below. + The name of the employer(s) where you gained this experience + The type of investigations you conducted + The actual duties you performed + Your level of responsibility 15 If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the three items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below. + College/University + Course Title + Credits/Clock Hours Required Question Employer Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Address 613 North Street Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120 Website http://www.employment.pa.gov