LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001191

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 a Bureau of Insurance Fraud detective.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive investigations, following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, and making arrests.
• Identify and arrest criminal suspects. Prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney.
• Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assist in preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
• Collect, seize, protect, maintain, transport, and document evidence consistent with statutes, current case law, and Division Policies and Procedures.
• Develop sources of information which may be of assistance in conducting mid-to-upper-level investigations of organizations, fraudsters, etc.
• Apply diverse knowledge and research methods.
• Develop strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Monitor arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures. Maintain liaison with Prosecutor.
• Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; or have completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and are eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.
• A VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.

Preferences

• Post-secondary degree from an accredited institution with a major in criminal justice, accounting, finance, fire science, or computer science.
• 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.

Skills

Communication, interpersonal skills, training and proficiency, knowledge of investigative and surveillance principles and techniques, ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations, ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures, ability to deal with individual 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, ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.

Benefits

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 (MyFRS)
Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) - (Eligibility required)

Pay

$60,000.00 - $63,000.00

Schedule

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.