TDI-Sergeant

Do you have a passion for public state service and enjoy making a difference? The Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) is hiring! We regulate the insurance industry, administer the Texas workers’ compensation system, and educate and protect consumers. Apply now if you’re looking for a rewarding career in public service. The Texas Department of Insurance is in the Capitol Complex, in the Barbara Jordan Building at 1601 Congress Avenue in Austin, near the Texas Capitol.

• Flexible work schedules.
• Work-life-balance.
• 96 hours of accrued vacation a year.
• 96 hours of accrued sick leave a year.
• 20+ holidays every year.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Free parking.
• 401(k) and 457 Programs.
• State of Texas retirement plan with a lifetime annuity through the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).
• Free comprehensive medical insurance for full-time employees and 50% off premium costs for dependents (state pays other 50%).
• Optional benefits like dental, vision, life insurance, and many more.
• Qualified employer for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

TDI does not sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa.

Learn about our selection process, our military employment preference, licensing, and credential requirements.

This position involves investigating fraudulent insurance acts that are in violation of a penal law and are committed or attempted while engaging in the business of insurance or in support of an insurance transaction or part of an attempt to defraud an insurer. Acts as liaison with Special Investigative Units (SIU) of insurance companies and with state and federal law enforcement or other government agencies.

Investigates and prepares criminal investigative reports for prosecutors. Performs moderately complex analyses of factual and legal situations and documents findings. Serves in a law enforcement capacity when dispatched to disasters, responding to a threat to people or property of the state, or assigned to perform other duties as a law enforcement officer. Works under limited supervision with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

• Conducts criminal investigations related to insurancefraud.
• Prepares affidavits andsubpoenas.
• Executes subpoenas, warrants, and courtorders.
• Takes oral and written statements from witnesses andsuspects.
• Gathers evidence and maintains casefiles.
• Reviews complex financial records and extracts financial data from evidence ininvestigation.
• Prepares summaries of financial transactions for presentation to state and federalprosecutors.
• Documents investigative activity and evidence gathered in a records management softwaresystem.
• Reviews legal aspects of investigations and recommends action as appropriate.
• Prepares detailed investigative reports for referral toprosecution.
• Serves in a law enforcement capacity when assigned to a disaster response team.
• Provides a law enforcement response by protecting the lives of employees, the public, and property of this state should a threatoccur.
• Provides collateral duties in a law enforcement capacity such as directing traffic, protecting employees, the public, and emergency responders during emergencies.
• Provides a law enforcement response as appropriate throughout the State of Texas should the need arise to protect and safeguard people and property of thisstate.
• Works with state and federal law enforcement agencies relative to matters of insurancefraud.
• Provides testimony and technical support in connection with judicial proceedings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in criminal justice or a related degree.
• Plus:
  Five years full-time experience in investigative law enforcement work, preferably in financial fraud, OR five years’ experience in complex financial analysis relative to criminal investigations.
• Regular work attendance.
• Must be a licensed Texas Peace Officer.
• Must possess a valid driver license and, if from out of state, capable of obtaining a valid Texas driver license as soon as Texas residency is established.

Note:

Education and experience relevant to position requirements may be substituted for one another on a year-for-year basis.

• Prefers a Certified Fraud Examiner.
• Prefers bilingual in English and Spanish language skills.

• State laws, rules, procedures, and regulations relevant to job requirements.
• Texas Penal Code, Code of Criminal Procedures, Rules of Evidence, and other applicable statutes.
• Agency rules, policies, and procedures.
• Data entry, electronic spreadsheets.
• Police practices and procedures.
• Grand jury and courtroom procedures.
• Criminal investigative processes.
• Report writing.
• Interview and interrogation techniques.
• Rules of Evidence.

• Problem solving and critical thinking.
• Using Microsoft Office software…