Fraud Investigator – Multiple Anticipated Vacancies Position Available In Cumberland, Maine
Tallo's Job Summary: The State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources in Portland, Maine, is seeking Fraud Investigators for multiple anticipated vacancies. This full-time position offers a salary range of $22.91-$31.97 hourly, including a 1% stipend. Responsibilities include investigating benefit overpayments and validating identities. Candidates must have a Baccalaureate Degree in a related field and one year of experience in criminal investigation.
Job Description
Fraud Investigator•Multiple Anticipated Vacancies at State of Maine, Bureau of Human Resources in Portland, Maine, United States Job Description Fraud Investigator•Multiple Anticipated Vacancies Portland , Maine , United States | Investigation | Full-time Apply by: May 11, 2025 Apply with Linkedin Apply Department of Labor•
Bureau of Unemployment Compensation Job Class Code:
5040
Grade:
22 (Professional/Technical)
Salary:
$22.91•$31.97 (Hourly) Includes a 1% stipend
Location:
PortlandOpening Date:
April 25, 2025
Closing Date:
May 11, 2025 Are you a detail-oriented professional with an eye for picking up inconsistencies in written records? Are you comfortable gathering facts and making sound and fair decisions supported by laws and rules? The Maine Department of Labor Bureau of Unemployment Compensation seeks two Wage Fraud Investigators to join our team. This position protects Maine’s Unemployment Trust Fund by investigating possible benefit overpayments. Overpayments can be caused accidentally by misunderstanding or error or intentionally by misrepresentation and/or false statements made while filing for benefits. This position reviews those overpayment situations and makes a determination as to the severity and cause. The position will also require reviewing and validating identity documents submitted to the Bureau to determine if a claim is legitimate or Identity Theft. This is a hybrid position with a minimum of one day per week in the listed office closest to the candidate. Remote work starts upon successful completion of training.
For all candidates:
State law requires that applicants seeking employment with the Bureau of Unemployment Compensation (BUC) in a position that uses Federal Tax Information (FTI) undergo a fingerprint-based state and criminal history record check.
Primary responsibilities include:
+ Review of claims and employer-provided wage audits to verify if an overpayment of benefits exists and if the overpayment was intentional or due to misunderstanding. + Writing of unemployment eligibility determinations. + Participating in Appeal Hearings to justify and support your decision. + Identity validation is done through documents uploaded to the ReEmployME system and in person. + Statewide travel may be required on an infrequent basis.
Skills or knowledge required:
+ In-depth knowledge of interviewing techniques + Clear and concise report writing + Oral/written presentation skills Minimum qualifications: A Baccalaureate Degree in Criminal Justice, Law, Business or Public Administration, or related field AND one year experience in criminal inv
