Investigators may work for local police departments, the Federal Government, or as a Private Investigator. They may possess physical security responsibilities, though they mainly are responsible for the investigation part of a fraud examination, collecting evidence and interviewing witnesses and suspects. In addition to their fraud engagements, investigators typically have routine engagements unrelated to fraud.
Types of services performed
- Investigate claims determining responsible parties
- Perform background information checks
- Analyze information collected during investigations
- Assess damages
- Prepare reports summarizing investigation findings
- Detailed review of documents
- Compile information from investigation, interviews, and evidence
- Gathering evidence
- Property inspection
- Searching legal records
Useful skills, characteristics and subject areas of knowledge
- Critical thinking
- Written and oral communication
- Court procedures
- Government regulations
- Active listening
- Drawing conclusions
- Flexibility
- Information evaluation
- Data analysis
- Problem solving
- Rules of evidence procedures
- Interviewing techniques
- Investigation techniques
- Negotiation techniques
Education and Training
- College degree
- On-the-job experience is most beneficial
- Certified Fraud Examiner designation
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