LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001794

LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001794

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This advertisement is for a Bureau of Insurance Fraud detective. This is an open competitive employment opportunity. To apply for this position, submit a State of Florida employment application via People First and submit a supplemental application.

This is not a telework position. Candidate will be required to work in the office.

Requirements : High School Diploma or its equivalent. Active Florida Law Enforcement Compliance / Certification of Equivalency of Training from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. Valid Driver's License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment. Must be 19 years of age. For Law Enforcement Investigator II, three or more years of sworn law enforcement experience. Preferences : A degree from an accredited college or university. Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency's mission.

Experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered. This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Selection is a three-to-six-month process where the successful applicants MUST PASS the Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exam, CJSTC background prior to beginning.

Salary : $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 (Plus CAD) Benefits include : Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday. Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee. Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually. Pension and investment retirement plan options. Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts. Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts. State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program. Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF). $25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage. Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $50.00 per month for individuals or $180 per month for family. Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following required entry-level knowledge, skills and abilities : Knowledge of investigative and surveillance principles and techniques. Knowledge of the criminal justice system. Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations. Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Ability to deal with individual's critical situations in an effective manner. Ability to gather and preserve evidence. Ability to describe facts and events accurately. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to analyze and interpret data. Ability to effectively interview suspects, complainants and witnesses.

Brief description of duties : Incumbent of position is a member of DFS' Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts. The duties of this position require a constituted law enforcement officer subject to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The incumbent is required to bear firearms. The incumbent is required to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes. Investigative Activities : Conduct extensive investigations. Responsibilities to include following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, making arrests. Conduct follow-up latent investigations, interviewing witnesses and interrogation of suspects as appropriate in order to secure background information on suspect(s). Identify and arrest criminal suspects. Prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney. Provides expert testimony at legal proceedings and assists in preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution. Identifies, recruits, documents, and supervises confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures. Collects, seizes, protects, maintains, transports and documents evidence consistent with statutes, current case law, and Division Policies and Procedures. Displays sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed. Provides investigative support to Division personnel and to other public safety entities. Applies diverse knowledge and research methods. Development of strategic and tactical intelligence. Monitors arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures. Maintains liaison with Prosecutor. Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees. Establish and maintain liaison with other entities. Performs disaster related duties as requested. Planning and Organizing : Provides complete and accurate collection of data / information, evaluation, and dissemination. Displays initiative and organizational skills in conducting investigative activities. Prepares and implements investigative plan. Focuses investigation on objectives necessary for prosecution and closure of cases. Displays creative planning and seeks innovative resolutions. Goals, objectives, and assignments are met efficiently and in a timely manner. Consistently allocates resources to maximize efficiency and successful case completion. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and monitors expenditures. Develops case targets. Performs other related duties as required. The incumbent of this position is considered to have regulatory responsibilities and is subject to the provisions of Chapter 60L-32.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.