Investigator (Westmoreland/Allegheny Counties, PA)
Date: Mar 19, 2026
Location: Murrysville, PA, US, 15668
Company: Erie Insurance
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Division or Field Office: |
Law Division |
| Department of Position: | Special Investigations Dept |
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Work from: |
Home in Westmoreland/Allegheny County (PA) |
| Salary Range: |
$70,705.00 - $112,944.00 * salary range is for this level and may vary based on actual level of role hired for |
*This range represents a national range and the actual salary will depend on several factors including the scope and complexity of the role and the skills, education, training, credentials, location (State) based on ERIE's geographical differences, and experience of an applicant, as well as level of role for which the successful candidate is hired. Position may be eligible for an annual bonus payment.
At Erie Insurance, you’re not just part of a Fortune 500 company; you’re also a valued member of a diverse and inclusive team that includes more than 6,000 employees and over 13,000 independent agencies. Our Employees work in the Home Office complex located in Erie, PA, and in our Field Offices that span 12 states and the District of Columbia.
Benefits That Go Beyond The Basics
We strive to be Above all in Service® to our customers—and to our employees. That’s why Erie Insurance offers you an exceptional benefits package, including:
- Premier health, prescription, dental, and vision benefits for you and your dependents. Coverage begins your first day of work.
- Low contributions to medical and prescription premiums. We currently pay up to 97% of employees’ monthly premium costs.
- Pension. We are one of only 13 Fortune 500 companies to offer a traditional pension plan. Full-time employees are vested after five years of service.
- 401(k) with up to 4% contribution match. The 401(k) is offered in addition to the pension.
- Paid time off. Paid vacation, personal days, sick days, bereavement days and parental leave.
- Career development. Including a tuition reimbursement program for higher education and industry designations.
Additional benefits that include company-paid basic life insurance; short-and long-term disability insurance; orthodontic coverage for children and adults; adoption assistance; fertility and infertility coverage; well-being programs; paid volunteer hours for service to your community; and dollar-for-dollar matching of your charitable gifts each year.
Position Summary
Conducts in-depth investigations of potentially fraudulent claims for all lines of insurance marketed by ERIE.
- This position is full-time remote from and will service the Westmoreland and Allegheny Counties and southwestern territories. A company car is provided.
- The hiring team will consider candidates for Investigator or Senior Investigator level positions. The level of position offered will be based on depth and breadth of selected candidate's qualifications and experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Conducts in-depth investigations of questionable or suspicious claims, including obtaining reports, statements, records and related materials.
- Preserves and documents the chain of evidence. Prepares related reports for documentation.
- Participates in litigation process and/or coordinates activities with counsel.
- Assists in preparation for trial procedures. Attends pre-trial functions and trials as necessary.
- Develops expertise in civil and criminal terminology and judicial procedures for both courts.
- Develops and maintains contact with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies and other industry/service agencies.
- Under the direction of the section supervisor, conducts fraud-awareness programs for field claims and law enforcement personnel.
The first three duties listed are the functions identified as essential to the job. Essential functions are those job duties that must be performed in order for the job to be accomplished.
This position description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the incumbent. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instruction and to perform any other duties as requested by their supervisor, or as become evident.
Capabilities
- Values Diversity
- Self-Development
- Nimble Learning
- Collaborates
- Information Management Skills
- Customer Focus
- Cultivates Innovation
- Job-Specific Knowledge
- Instills Trust
- Optimizes Work Processes (IC)
- Ensures Accountability
- Decision Quality
Qualifications
Minimum Educational and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice or a related field and three years of previous experience in criminal investigation, special investigations unit (SIU), claims investigation or equivalent required, or:
- Associate’s degree in criminal justice or a related field and five years of previous experience in criminal investigation, special investigations unit (SIU), claims investigation or equivalent required, or:
- High School Diploma or GED and seven years of previous experience in criminal investigation, special investigations unit (SIU), claims investigation or equivalent required.
Additional Experience
- Extensive travel required.
Designations and/or Licenses
- Valid driver's license and good driving record required.
Physical Requirements
- Lifting/Moving 0-20 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
- Lifting/Moving 20-50 lbs; Occasional (<20%)
- Ability to move over 50 lbs using lifting aide equipment; Occasional (<20%)
- Driving; Frequent (50-80%)
- Pushing/Pulling/moving objects, equipment with wheels; Occasional (<20%)
- Manual Keying/Data Entry/inputting information/computer use; Often (20-50%)
- Climbing/accessing heights; Rarely
Nearest Major Market: Pittsburgh
