Description
Obtain evidence, take statements, produce reports, and testify to findings regarding resolution of fraud allegations. May coordinate fraud detection and prevention activities.
Interests
- Conventional
- Enterprising
- Investigative
Work Values
- Independence
- Working Conditions
- Achievement
Work Styles
- Integrity
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical Thinking
- Dependability
- Cooperation
Tasks
- Gather financial documents related to investigations.
- Interview witnesses or suspects and take statements.
- Prepare written reports of investigation findings.
- Document all investigative activities.
- Create and maintain logs, records, or databases of information about fraudulent activity.
Work Activities
- Getting Information
- Analyzing Data or Information
- Working with Computers
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
Detailed Work Activities
- Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Technology Skills
- Business intelligence and data analysis software
- Presentation software
- Data base user interface and query software
- Object or component oriented development software
- Spreadsheet software
Abilities
- Written Expression
- Oral Comprehension
- Problem Sensitivity
- Deductive Reasoning
- Inductive Reasoning
Skills
- Active Listening
- Writing
- Complex Problem Solving
- Critical Thinking
- Reading Comprehension
Knowledge
- English Language
- Economics and Accounting
- Law and Government
- Computers and Electronics
- Administration and Management
Most Common Education Level
The “Most Common Education Level” refers to the level of education held by the majority of workers in a given occupation. For example, if the highest percentage of workers in a role have an Associate’s Degree, that suggests this is the typical educational requirement. Knowing this helps you plan how many years of education you may need to pursue that career.
Certificates
Certificate name
Certified Insurance Fraud InvestigatorCertifying Organization
International Association of Special Investigation Units
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified AML and Fraud ProfessionalCertifying Organization
American Bankers Association
Type
Advanced
Certificate name
Certified Fraud ExaminerCertifying Organization
Association of Certified Fraud Examiners
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Forensic InterviewerCertifying Organization
International Association of Interviewers
Type
Core
Certificate name
Certified Anti-Money Laundering SpecialistCertifying Organization
Conference of State Bank Supervisors
Type
Specialty
Income Percentile
The income percentiles show how earnings are distributed within a profession. The 10th percentile means that 10% of workers earned less than that amount. The median (50th percentile) indicates that half of workers earned more, and half earned less. The 90th percentile reflects what the top 10% of earners in the field make.
| Income Percentile | Annual Income |
|---|---|
| Low (10%) | N/A |
| Median (50%) | N/A |
| High (90%) | N/A |
Income by Experience
This table shows how income typically grows with experience—from entry level (0–2 years), to mid-level (3–5 years), to senior level (6–8 years), to expert level (8+ years).
| Experience | Income |
|---|---|
Entry Level  | N/A |
| Mid Level | N/A |
| Senior Level | N/A |
| Expert Level | N/A |
Employability
There are currently 129,800 jobs in this career path. Over the next 10 years, that number is expected to increase to 137,900 positions, reflecting a projected growth of 6%.
The Projected Job Growth figure refers to the expected increase or decrease in employment within a specific career field over a certain period of time.
Projected Job Growth of 6%
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