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Posted: January 7, 2026 (8 days ago)

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Investigator 1-Revenue-Insurance Commission-Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia

Revenue - Insurance Commission

Recent

Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$39,461 - $68,582

per year

Type

Closes

January 17, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves investigating insurance fraud, regulatory violations, and other legal issues in the insurance sector for the state of West Virginia, including gathering evidence, interviewing people, and recommending actions like hearings.

It requires working with the public, insurance companies, lawyers, and teams across agencies while maintaining a professional demeanor.

A good fit would be someone with a background in investigations or eligibility determination who is detail-oriented, communicates well, and can handle sensitive information ethically.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or equivalent substitution with additional experience (1 year per 30 semester hours)
  • One year of full-time paid experience in law enforcement, investigative work, or determining eligibility for credit, insurance, or government programs
  • Ability to obtain evidence of fraud, civil regulatory violations, or other legal breaches under general supervision
  • Strong skills in direct public contact, including interactions with insurance representatives and lawyers
  • Experience working in team environments with state agencies and external organizations
  • Capacity to make recommendations for regulatory compliance actions or hearing requests
  • Professional attitude with adherence to personnel policies and ethical standards

Full Job Description

***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. ***


Division: Legal
Office Location: 900 Pennsylvania Avenue, Charleston, WV 25302

The Legal Division of the WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner provides legal counsel to the agency and staff, drafts and promulgates statutes, investigates code/rule violations, responds to litigation, hearings, and coordinates receivership activities.

The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing the following duties:
  • Under general supervision, the selected candidate will obtain evidence of reported fraud, civil regulatory violations and/or other violations of the rules and regulations of a state agency or of state and/or federal laws or involving claims for damages, fines, or penalties by a state agency.
  • Involves direct public contact work as well as contact with insurance company representatives and lawyers.
  • Performs related investigative work as required.
  • Works in a team environment with all divisions of state agencies and/or outside agencies or organizations.
  • Makes recommendations for suggested regulatory compliance actions and/or hearing requests.
  • Public discourse requires professional attitude and adherence to all DOP and OIC personnel policies at all times.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Click The APPLY Link To Apply Online.


IMPORTANT: You MUST complete ALL parts of the application, including the Work Experience section, or you may attach a detailed resume. Please make sure to review the “Other Information” section of this listing for any specific instructions of the hiring department.


ATTENTION: Applicants may provide verification of post high school education by submitting an official transcript or diploma, training or licensure earned pertaining to this position by the closing date of the posting, if not previously verified.

Protecting your personal information is our highest priority.

If your official transcript, training/licensure, or Veterans documentation contains your Social Security Number and/or birthdate, please redact any personal information before submitting it to the Division of Personnel.


Please attach documents to the online application before submitting it. Or, you may email it to: applicantservices@wv.gov or by U.S.mail to: WV Division of Personnel, 1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 3, Suite 500, Charleston, WV 25305.


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Qualifications

Training: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

OR

Substitution: Additional experience as described below may substitute for the required training at the rate of one (1) year of experience for every thirty (30) semester hours of training.

AND

Experience: One (1) year of full-time or equivalent part-time paid experience in law enforcement or investigative work or in determining eligibility for credit, insurance or government programs.


Special Requirements: Possession of a valid driver's license and the availability of an automobile is required. Qualification to possess and use firearms may be required.


***Your complete work history is needed to qualify you for positions. Please be as detailed as possible and list all of your past employment.***

Additional Information

7Come join our team!


We believe our employees deserve the best to make sure they have a great work-life balance. The WV Offices of the Insurance Commissioner offers a great benefit package that includes:

  • Holidays - Minimum of 12 paid holidays
  • Leave Accrual - Ample Annual (starting at 4.61 hours a pay period) and Sick Leave (5.55 hours a pay period) Accrual
  • Medical Insurance - Insurance through Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA) with several plan options and Flexible Benefits through Mountaineer Flex Benefits to cover additional needs
  • Life Insurance - Free $10,000 Basic Life Insurance and additional life insurance offered at a low cost to you
  • Retirement - Mandatory retirement where the employee contributes a portion of their annual salary and the employer also contributes, in addition to an optional 457 deferred compensation retirement plan

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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/7/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/7/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5180271