LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001777

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, including 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, seizes, protects, maintains, transports and documents 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.
• Determine involvement of suspects in other crimes.
• To prepare and maintain detailed case files for criminal prosecution and or civil forfeiture.
• Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience*
• ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; or have you 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.
• 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, 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 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)
• $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

Pay

• LEI I Salary $60,000.00
• LEI II Salary $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.