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Salary: $6,539.00 - $8,801.00 Monthly Location : Thurston County - Tumwater, WA Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid Job Number: 2024-11245 Department: Office of the Insurance Commissioner Division: Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU) Opening Date: 10/02/2024 Closing Date: 11/3/2024 11:59 PM Pacific Salary Information: The high end of the salary range, Step M is typically a longevity step Description This recruitment will remain open until November 3, 2024. The agency reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any time after the initial screening date on October 16, 2024. It is in the applicant's best interest to submit materials as soon as possible. OIC CAREER OPPORTUNITY The Office of the Insurance Commissioner's (OIC) is seeking a motivated and qualified individual to fill a Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) position. This position is assigned to the Criminal Investigations Unit, located in the city of Tumwater. The Criminal Investigations Unit is a Limited Authority law enforcement agency. The OIC Criminal Investigations team includes detectives, analysts and support staff that are focused on fighting insurance fraud. The unit's mission is to identify and investigate for prosecution criminal organizations and individuals engaged in fraud schemes that target insurance companies. Incumbents work with federal, state, and local law enforcement to investigate scams such as staged car crashes, fake injury claims, staged burglaries/thefts and medical fraud along with other false claims. A detective must be a self-starting, highly motivated and organized individual with a passion for excellence. A detective must see the greater picture and 'begin with the end in mind'. They must be very adept at comprehensively interviewing witnesses, victims, and suspects. This is in addition to having acquired considerable routine law enforcement experience that includes, but is not limited to, the variety of skills ranging from serving search warrants, surveillance, proficiency with firearms and compiling significant amounts of information into a well-organized case file. If you're interested in a dynamic career that protects consumers' interests and promotes a healthy business environment in this state, please apply and become part of our dynamic team. This recruitment may be used to establish a qualified pool of candidates for Detective (AGO Senior Investigator) vacancies in the next sixty days. This is a Washington General Service position. The monthly salary range for this position is $6,539 - $8,801. This monthly salary does not reflect any future general wage increases. AGENCY PROFILE AND VALUES The Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) operates under the direction of the state's Insurance Commissioner, a statewide elected official. Our mission is to provide consumer protection and regulation of the state's insurance industry. With a workforce of approximately 265 employees, we are one of the smaller state agencies in Washington state government and are fortunate to have a stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund. Because we are a small agency, you will truly get a chance to understand the 'big picture' of what we do and why we do it. You will also have a chance to get to know your co-workers. We value diversity in the workplace. We challenge our employees to continuously improve the way we do business and to meet and exceed the needs of our customers. To learn more about this agency, we invite you to visit our website at and BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR OIC Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We offer a great selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, and compensation benefits for you and your family. Additional Benefits:

• Wellness programs.
• Dependent care assistance.
• Washington State Employee Assistance Program.
• Federal Social Security and Medicare systems.
• Additional Leave; , , ,
• Deferred Compensation (supplemental retirement plan).
• Training and development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement.
• Program for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (if applicable)
• Free parking at our main office in Tumwater.
• A stable funding source that does not rely on the state's general fund.
• The fulfillment of public service.
• Excellent work-life balance.
• Flexible work schedules and telework opportunities.
• Commitment to diversity in the workplace and support one another with respect and trust.
• Free Thurston County Transit public transportation.

Duties This position reports to a Detective Sergeant and conducts statewide investigations of major and/ or complex criminal insurance fraud. These investigations often involve multiple victims, multiple suspects, multiple criminal statutes, and multiple jurisdictions. As a Detective, you will coordinate investigations, lead task forces, provide training and expert consultation, and develop criminal cases working them until successful prosecution, conviction and post-conviction follow-up are completed. Further responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Requests insurance files, law enforcement documents and other records.
• Provides application for and execution of search warrants.
• Secures and analyzes documentary and physical evidence.
• Interviews witnesses, victims, and suspects with Miranda rights provided, as appropriate.
• Writes extensive, detailed, reports of investigation and supplemental reports.
• Organizes substantial amounts of information/reports/files/photos/evidence for prosecution.
• Conducts surveillance of individuals and /or businesses.
• Assists state and federal prosecutors with case briefings, filings, and follow-up.
• Assists with or makes arrests.
• Testifies in state and/or federal court at hearing(s) and trial(s) as an expert witness, and/or in administrative hearings and other judicial proceedings.
• Consults with and provides guidance to law enforcement, government agencies and insurance companies and their investigators.
• Recommends to managers, prosecutors, and others a specific course of action and/or strategies.
• Provides expert opinion and advice as appropriate to a variety of stakeholders.
• Networks with state, local and federal law enforcement, and regulatory agencies.
• Participates on ad-hoc task forces (e.g., drug diversion, staged collision, criminal case specific).
• Participates with long running task forces and work groups (e.g., Puget Sound Special Investigators, Washington State Auto Theft Investigators, Med-Fraud Task Force).
• Develops training and presents to law enforcement, prosecutors, insurance companies, and citizens.

QualificationsRequired Qualifications:

• Have obtained certification as a Washington peace officer under RCW 43.101.095 (and able to maintain status of a limited authority Washington peace officer, per standards outlined by the Criminal Justice Training Commission).
• At least ten (10) years' experience as a certified peace officer in Washington State, to include at least two years' experience in each of the following areas:

Experience conducting criminal investigations; to include recorded interviews of suspects/victims/witnesses, conducting surveillance, apprehension and arrests, and case report writing to include presentation of probable cause to prosecutors for the filing of criminal charges.

Experience applying for and executing search warrants.

Experience handling, processing, and examining evidence.

• Experience working as a certified peace officer, in Washington State, within the last 24 months from the date of hire.
• Experience working as a certified peace officer, in Washington State, and separated for over 24 months, but less than 60 months, candidate must complete the Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA), sponsored by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission (CJTC) within 6 months of hire, per WAC 139-05-1210. Successful completion of BLEEA is a requirement to maintain employment for this position.
• For lateral law enforcement applicants from outside the State of Washington or federal agencies, a comprehensive training transcript will be requested if chosen for the interview process. Transcripts will be reviewed by CJTC to determine equivalency level with Washington standards. If candidate is subsequently selected and hired, they must complete the BLEEA, sponsored by CJTC within 6 months of hire, per WAC 139-05-1210. Successful completion of BLEEA is a requirement to maintain employment for this position.

Preferred/Desired Qualifications of this position include:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university whose accreditation is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
• Basic level Microsoft Word and Outlook skills.

Supplemental InformationEmployment Standards for Law Enforcement Positions 1. Must be a United States citizen. 2. Possess a driver's license that is valid in Washington State. 3. No felony convictions. 4. No misdemeanor convictions related to controlled substances, theft, moral turpitude, fraud, larceny, or crimes of violence within the last ten years or anytime while working in the criminal justice system. 5. No crimes committed as an adult, currently prosecutable under the statute of limitations. 6. Not convicted of any crime associated with domestic violence. 7. No DUI convictions within the last five years, or a substantial accumulation of driving violations which indicates a disregard for rules and regulations. 8. No current use or possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances. 9. Have not used any illegal drugs(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity. 10. No use of illegal drugs in the last three years. 11. Refrain from excessive alcohol consumption. 12. Be able to legally acquire and possess firearms and ammunition. 13. Be willing and able to make an arrest and handle suspected violators. 14. Be willing and able to carry and use a firearm in a safe and appropriate manner and maintain firearm qualification standards. 15. Have obtained Peace Officer Certification per standards outlined by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission. 16. The ability to obtain Washington State Peace Officer Certification through Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commissions Basic Law Enforcement Equivalency Academy (BLEEA). 17. Knowledge of Use of Force policies and be willing and able to use appropriate force when required to apprehend a criminal suspect. 18. Be willing to undergo and able to pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a fingerprint based criminal records check. 19. Be willing to undergo a post-offer polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation, and a post-offer medical examination with drug testing. How to Apply: Applications for this recruitment will be accepted electronically. Please select the large green apply button at the top of this announcement. If you have not done so previously, you will need to set up an account profile. Please provide three (3) professional references on your application. A professional reference is defined as an individual who has been paid to supervise your work and can attest to your work performance, technical skills, and job competencies. If you do not have any or sufficient professional references, please include non-related professionals, such as educators or other professional associates. The initial screening will be based on the content and completeness of your application and the materials submitted. All information may be verified, and documentation may be required. Your letter of interest should describe how your experience, training and education make you a viable and competitive candidate for this position. Applications with comments such as see attachments or see resume in the supplemental question responses will be considered incomplete. General suggestions for creating a good application:

• Read the job posting very carefully. Find out as much as you can about the position.
• Make sure you are very diligent in following all the application instructions. Include all requested documentation.
• Make sure your application and supplemental question responses address how you meet each of the required and desired qualifications.
• Carefully read each of the supplemental questions and respond completely to each one. Pay attention to each component of the question, providing examples, and thoroughly describing when and where you achieved the experience. Detail the types of work you performed, the work products, etc., to demonstrate 'how'.
• Specifically include all your work experiences doing the same or similar work, especially if you reference work in these jobs in describing when/where you gained experience or skills.
• Make sure your application reflects your best writing.
• Wage/salary depends on qualifications or state rules of compensation (if currently a state employee).

Contact us: For inquiries about this position, please contact Treese Beckett at ...@oic.wa.gov. Other Information:

• This position is represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).
• The duty station for detectives is at the Criminal Investigation Unit, located in Tumwater, WA. While Tele-Work is approved under OIC Policy #13, authorization to Tele-Work is at the discretion of the Director.
• State law (RCW 48.02.090(5)) prohibits employees of the OIC from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions. If employment is accepted with this agency, you agree to abide by this state law.
• If a degree or other credentials are listed by the candidate, proof will be required at the finalist stage. Candidates are encouraged to pre-plan for this. University degrees must be recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or foreign equivalent.
• If a degree was awarded outside the United States, candidates must provide a credential evaluation report.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
• If claiming veteran status, please send your DD 214 to with DD214_2024-11245 in the subject line. Please do not attach the DD 214 to your application materials. Please black out personally identifiable data such as social security numbers.
• The Office of Insurance Commissioner is an equal opportunity employer. Auxiliary aides and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the recruiter listed above.
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More than Just a Paycheck! Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs. Read about our benefits: The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time. Note: If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits. Insurance Benefits Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state. Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts. To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs. Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses. Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction. The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees. Retirement and Deferred Compensation State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site. Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options. Social Security All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system. Public Service Loan Forgiveness If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Holidays Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year. Note: Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information. Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday. Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave. Sick Leave Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave. Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. Vacation (Annual Leave) Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave. Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with (1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday. As provided in , an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165. Note: Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave. Military Leave Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year. Bereavement Leave Most employees whose family member or household member dies, are entitled to three (3) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave. Additional Leave Leave Sharing Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Leave Without Pay Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits. Updated 12-31-2022 01 Are you a United States citizen?

• Yes
• No

02 Do you possess a driver's license that is valid in Washington State?

• Yes
• No

03 Have you ever been convicted of a felony?

• Yes
• No

04 Have you ever been convicted any misdemeanor convictions related to controlled substances, theft, moral turpitude, fraud, larceny, or crimes of violence within the last ten years or anytime while working in the criminal justice system?

• Yes
• No

05 Do you have any crimes committed as an adult, currently prosecutable under the statute of limitations?

• Yes
• No

06 Have you been convicted of any crime associated with domestic violence?

• Yes
• No

07 Have you had any DUI convictions within the last five (5) years?

• Yes
• No

08 In the past ten (10) years, have you had a substantial accumulation of driving violations?

• Yes
• No

09 Have you ever used any illegal drugs(s) while employed in a criminal justice and/or law enforcement capacity? *This does not include duties affiliated with your work as a Law Enforcement Officer.

• Yes
• No

10 Do you currently use or have possession of illegal narcotics or controlled substances? *This does not include duties affiliated with your work as a Law Enforcement Officer.

• Yes
• No

11 Have you used illegal drugs in the last three years?

• Yes
• No

12 Are you willing and able to refrain from excessive alcohol consumption while employed as a detective?

• Yes
• No

13 Are you able to legally acquire and possess firearms and ammunition?

• Yes
• No

14 Are you willing and able to carry a firearm, and maintain firearm qualifications standards?

• Yes
• No

15 Are you willing and able to make an arrest and handle suspected violators?

• Yes
• No

16 Are you willing and able to carry and use a firearm in a safe and appropriate manner, and maintain firearm qualification standards?

• Yes
• No

17 Have you obtained Peace Officer Certification per standards outlined by the Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission?

• Yes
• No

18 Has your peace officer certification ever been revoked?

• Yes
• No

19 Utilizing Use of Force guidelines, are you willing and able to use appropriate force when required to apprehend a criminal suspect?

• Yes
• No

20 Are you willing to undergo and able to pass an extensive background investigation, which includes a fingerprint based criminal records check?

• Yes
• No

21 As part of the post conditional offer process, are you willing to undergo a polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, and a medical examination with drug testing?

• Yes
• No

22 Select the answer that best describes your full years of experience as a certified law enforcement officer. For example, if you have 9 years and 11 months of experience, you will select less than 10 years, not 10 years.

• Less than 10 years
• 10 years
• 11 years
• 12 or more years

23 This is a detective position in a fraud unit. Please describe your most relevant law enforcement experience that makes you a viable candidate for this type of position. 24 Have you worked as a certified law enforcement officer, in Washington State, within the last 24 months?

• Yes
• No

25 What was the date of your last certified law enforcement position? 26 Have you had a break in law enforcement employment for more than 24 months but less than 60 months?

• Yes
• No

27 Select the answer that best describes your experience conducting criminal investigations (eg. recording interviews of suspects/victims/witnesses, conducting surveillance, apprehension and arrests, and case report writing, including presentation of probable cause to prosecutors for filing of criminal charges).

• No experience
• Less than 24 months
• 24-35 months
• 36-47 months
• 48-59 months
• 60 or more months

28 Select the answer that best describes your experience applying for and executing search warrants.

• No experience
• Less than 24 months
• 24-35 months
• 36-47 months
• 48-59 months
• 60 or more months

29 Select the answer that best describes your experience handling, processing, and examining evidence.

• No experience
• Less than 24 months
• 24-35 months
• 36-47 months
• 48-59 months
• 60- or more months

30 Which best describes your years of supervising investigations?

• Less than 24 months
• 24-35 months
• 36-47 months
• 48-59 months
• 60 or more months

31 Select the answer that best describes your current or past certified law enforcement employment.

• I have not had certified law enforcement employment
• I am currently a certified law enforcement officer
• I have past employment as a certified law enforcement officer

32 Which of the following best describes your highest level of education? Post high school education must be from an accredited college or university, recognized by CHEA (Council for Higher Education Accreditation) or foreign equivalent. If a degree is listed by the candidate, proof of degree will be required at the finalist stage; therefore, candidates will want to pre-plan for this.

• No high school diploma or GED
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree

33 In accordance with RCW 48.02.090(5), Office of Insurance Commissioner employees are prohibited from having any interest, directly or indirectly, in an insurance company other than as a policyholder. This prohibition includes the receipt of renewal commissions and employees may not hold a valid insurance license. If you have any interest in an insurance company, you must forfeit the license prior to the effective date of your appointment. If hired, do you agree to abide by this law?

• Yes
• No

34 I hereby state, by selecting yes, that the information within this application and the questionnaire are true and I understand that any misrepresentation or omission of any information will result in my disqualification from consideration for employment or, if employed, my dismissal. I understand that this application is not a contract, offer or promise of employment.

• Yes
• No

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