FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-CRIMINAL ENFORCE - 43005149

About the role

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fraud. This advertisement is for a FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR – CRIMINAL ENFORCEMENT position which is a NON-SWORN position.

To apply for this position, submit a State of Florida Employment Application via People First and submit a supplemental application to the following email address: cidhiring@myfloridacfo.com.

Responsibilities

• Conducts complex investigations, traveling when required, in various areas of responsibility within the Department of Financial Services’ jurisdiction.
• Reviews and analyzes complaints, issues subpoenas, reviews and analyzes financial records and reports, interviews witnesses, takes sworn statements, develops cases and gives testimony in administrative, civil and criminal cases.
• Prepares details charts, exhibits and reports for use by Department attorneys and state and federal prosecutors.
• Reconciles accounts in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) or other comprehensive basis of accounting.
• Analyzes or audits financial records to identify irregularities or illegal activities.
• Performs complex financial analysis to determine trends and identify causes and results.
• Audits or analyzes complex financial statements and exhibits.
• Prepare reports to reflect the results of audit work or analysis.
• Conduct joint investigations with other agencies on the local, state and federal level.
• Provides assistance to other investigators and prosecutors on the local, state and federal levels in the investigation of complex financial crimes.
• Assists the Fiscal Integrity Lieutenant in handling complex investigations through administrative, civil and criminal proceedings.
• Briefs the Fiscal Integrity Lieutenant regarding reviews of on-going complex financial investigations.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• Four (4) years of professional work experience in one or more of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or Criminal Justice is required. A post-secondary degree from an accredited university/college may be used as an alternative for the years of professional work experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Professional experience conducting interviews.
• Professional experience writing investigative documents or audit reports.
• Valid Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment

Preferences

• A degree from an accredited college or university in one or more than the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration (Finance, Management, Organizational Behavior), Criminal Justice, Forensic Accounting, or Financial Fraud.
• Certified Public Accountant (C.P.A.) certificate.
• Professional experience testifying before a court, grand jury, or in a deposition with regards to criminal, civil, or administrative action.
• Professional experience reviewing contract documents for compliance with state rules, regulations, and laws.

Benefits

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer).
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• 10 paid holidays each year.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

Pay

Salary: $55,000.08 (plus $1,248.00 CAD)

Schedule

This position does not require a telework arrangement. The incumbent will be required to work in the office.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for this position include:

• Knowledge of basic accounting and auditing principles, methods of compiling and analyzing data, monitoring techniques, basic mathematics.
• Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate financial data, examine and audit financial records, prepare financial audit reports, understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, conduct research and prepare reports, probe and obtain critical facts, utilize problem-solving techniques, plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments, communicate effectively, establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Knowledge of advanced investigative techniques. Knowledge of the rules of evidence. Knowledge of court procedures and requirements. Ability to collect and analyze evidence. Ability to write accurate investigative reports. Ability to conduct thorough investigations. Ability to conduct investigations and prepare exhibits and schedules for presentation in court, present information in a concise and organized manner, provide expert testimony.

Other KSAs

• Knowledge of advanced investigative techniques. Knowledge of the rules of evidence. Knowledge of court procedures and requirements. Ability to collect and analyze evidence. Ability to write accurate investigative reports. Ability to conduct thorough investigations. Ability to conduct investigations and prepare exhibits and schedules for presentation in court, present information in a concise and organized manner, provide expert testimony.

Additional Information

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

What is the Selection Process?

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

Location

Miami, FL, US, 33128