Insurance Fraud Investigator II
Lexington, Fayette County, Kentucky, 40598, USA
Listed on 2026-08-04
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Law/Legal
Legal Counsel, Litigation, Financial Crime, Lawyer
Insurance Fraud Investigator II
Final date to receive applications 8/3/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
Pay Grade 15
Salary $3,960.94 - $5,941.50 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Location Varies
Candidate will maintain a home office in their home county and will serve the entire state of Kentucky. The selected candidate must reside in one of the following counties;
Bath, Bell,Bourbon, Boyd, Breathitt, Carter, Clark, Clay, Elliott, Estill, Fayette, Fleming, Floyd, Garrard,Greenup, Harlan, Harrison, Jackson, Jessamine, Johnson, Knott, Knox, Laurel, Lawrence, Lee,Leslie, Letcher, Lewis, Lincoln, Madison, Magoffin, Martin, McCreary, Menifee, Montgomery,Morgan, Nicholas, Owsley, Perry, Pike, Powell, Pulaski, Rockcastle, Rowan, Scott, Whitley, Wolfe.
The Department of Insurance, Division of Insurance Fraud Investigation’s mission is to protect the Commonwealth through conducting fair and impartial criminal investigations, and other related activities for the purpose of deterring insurance fraud. Insurance fraud harms thepublic through the increase of premiums paid for insurance coverage. By statute, it is acriminal act to engage in insurance fraud and criminal penalties are an important element inthe prevention and/or deterrence of such crimes.
Responsibilities- Plans and conducts sensitive, complex investigations of persons and entities suspected of violating insurance fraud laws.
- Coordinates case files and investigative reports withother investigators and management.
- Compiles detailed investigative reports.
- Works closely with administrative staff to compile comprehensive case files and prosecutor notebooks.
- Communicates with insurance companies.
- Consults with staff attorneys and the Office of Legal Services on case preparation and litigation.
- Drafts,present and discuss with prosecuting attorneys info for the preparation and prosecution of criminal practices.
- Assists Investigator Is with conducting investigations, interviewing witnesses and preparing detailed case reports.
- Assists in training new investigators.
- Catalogues, marksand secures evidence.
- Interprets and enforces departmental rules, regulations and policies in performing investigative work.
- Works with other law enforcement agencies (local, state and federal) and insurance company special investigative units to develop insurance fraud and other related criminal cases.
- Conducts presentations in reference to insurance fraud as needed.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Peace Officer Professional Standards (POPS) Certification is required. For more information about POPS certification please visit: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
Please be advised that although medical cannabis has been legalized in the Commonwealth of Kentucky, due to other applicable state or federal laws, employees in this position are prohibited from using medical cannabis. If you need additional information about this prohibition, you may contact the agency point of contact for additional information.
Preferred skills and abilities- Attention to detail
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Time management
- Teamwork
- Organization skills
- Paid leave (sick, annual, etc.) and paid holidays
- Training and career development opportunities
- Educational and tuition assistance
- A variety of affordable health, dental and vision insurance options, flexible spending accounts, and first day health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Retirement
- Deferred compensation
- Wellness incentive programs
- Employee discounts on electronics, health and wellness, retail,travel, events, entertainment, services and education
- Telecommuting and flexible work schedules
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer.
Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR
SKILLS:
Must have four years of experience in investigative law enforcement or a related field of investigation.
Substitute EDUCATION for
EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for
EDUCATION:
Experience in investigative law enforcement OR experience in the insurance industry, an insurance regulatory agency or related…
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