AOE/COE Investigator — San Diego
- Field Role
- Travel Required
- W-2, Hourly
Our AOE/COE caseload across San Diego keeps growing, and we need a seasoned field investigator who can own compensability investigations end to end — from the first interview to a report an attorney can hand straight to a judge.
About A.N. Investigations Inc.
A.N. Investigations Inc. is a California-licensed private investigation firm handling AOE/COE (arising out of employment / course of employment) workers’ compensation investigations for attorneys, insurance carriers, and third-party administrators throughout California. Our reports are built to hold up in litigation, and our field work reflects that standard.
About the Role:
You’ll cover assignments across San Diego and other nearby counties — running AOE/COE compensability investigations from intake through final report. A year in, you’ll be trusted to take on complex, high-scrutiny claims with minimal oversight because your reports are consistently thorough, well-documented, and defensible.
What You’ll Do:
- Conduct AOE/COE compensability investigations for workers’ compensation claims.
- Conduct recorded interviews with claimants, witnesses, and other subjects
- Schedule and coordinate interviews and field assignments to meet case deadlines.
- Canvass locations to develop witnesses and gather supporting information
- Secure supporting documentation from public and private sources.
- Travel throughout San Diego area — and occasionally beyond — for field assignments.
- Write clear, detailed, court-ready investigative reports on tight turnarounds
- Communicate case status and findings directly with claims examiners and adjusters.
What We’re Looking For
Required:
- At least 5 years of experience conducting AOE/COE / workers’ compensation investigations.
- Solid working knowledge of the California workers’ compensation claims process and AOE/COE standards.
- Willing and able to travel regularly for assignments.
- Excellent report-writing skills — clear, detailed, and accurate under deadline.
- Strong interviewing skills, with sound judgment in the field.
- Strong self-management — consistently meets report deadlines and schedules interviews independently.
- Clear, professional communication with claims examiners and adjusters on case status and findings.
- Valid California driver’s license and a clean driving record.
Preferred:
- Bilingual in Spanish.
- Own vehicle and reliable transportation for regular field travel.
Compensation:
This is a W-2, hourly position. Pay is commensurate with experience. Travel time, mileage, and report-writing time are all paid.