LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001837

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 Workers’ Compensation Fraud detective.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assists in preparation of witnesses, victim, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
• Identifies, recruits, documents and supervises confidential sources as per DIFS Policies and Procedures.
• Collections, seizes, protects, maintains, transports and documents evidence consistent with statutes, current case law, and DIFS Policies and Procedures.
• Displays sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
• Provides investigative support to DIFS personnel and to other public safety entities.
• Applies diverse knowledge and research methods.
• Develops strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Maintains liaison with Prosecutor.
• Conduct thorough background investigations on potential Department employees.

Requirements

• A High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; Possess a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification; or completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and be 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.
• Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.

Preferences

• A post-secondary 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.

Qualifications

• All state-issued equipment is utilized and maintained in a safe and ready manner consistent with AP&P and DIFS Policies and Procedures.
• All state-issued and personally approved firearms are maintained and utilized in a safe and proficient manner consistent with DIFS Policies and Procedures.
• Applies a working knowledge of current Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, AP&P, DIFS Policies and Procedures, industry trends, and current case law relevant to al Job-related functions.
• Successfully completed mandated training programs required by Florida Statute, DFS, and DIFS.
• Train and instruct public safety personnel and others on State laws, rules and current investigative techniques.

Skills

• Displays good written and oral communication skills.
• Exhibits good mediation and negotiating skills.
• Documents investigation activity in compliance with DIFS Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with all administrative documentation as prescribed by DIFS Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures that all reports are logically comprehensive and grammatically correct.
• Prepares detailed and accurate reports of findings and ensures that they are filed and properly reported.
• Exhibits flexibility to respond to change.
• Functions well as a team member.
• Responds to others using tact and diplomacy.
• Provides guidance, direction, leadership and motivation to assisting agents, analysts and others as applicable.
• Displays ethical and responsible behavior.
• Always conducts daily business in professional manner with respect, quality, service and commitment to excellence.
• Knowledge of investigative and surveillance principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Work in dangerous and stressful situations.
• Understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Deal with individual’s critical situations in an effective manner.
• Collect and preserve evidence.
• Describe facts and events accurately.
• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Analyze and interpret data.
• Effectively interview suspects, complainants and witnesses.
• 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) https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/public-service-application-for-forgiveness.pdf
• $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
• A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of $4,999.80 will apply only to those applying for positions in the following counties Palm Beach, Broward and Dade.
• Special Risk Additives: Criminal Justice Incentive Pay - up to $1,560 annually, Clothing allowance up to $500.00 annually, Take home car - approximately $10,000.00 in savings annually, Specialty pay additives: K-9 handler, Bomb team tech, on-call pay, FTO and Lead Detective, CAD pay up to $5000.00 for Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

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.