LAW Enforcement Investigator II

Requisition No: 844654 Agency: Financial Services Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: Salary: $54,075.00 - $58,000.00 (Plus $4,999.80 CAD) Posting Closing Date: 01/27/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION BUREAU: BUREAU OF FIRE, ARSON & EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATIONS CITY: PLANTATION COUNTY: BROWARD ATTENTION CANDIDATES THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT. MULTIPLE POSITIONS MAY BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. With this broad responsibility, the division investigates a wide range of fraudulent and criminal acts including: Insurance Fraud Investigations Workers' Compensation Fraud Investigations Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations Theft/Misuse of State Funds Fire and Explosives Sample Analysis Mission Statement Serving and safeguarding the public and businesses operating in the State of Florida against acts of fraud, arson, and the misuse of state funds. Available links to the Agency and Division: MyFloridaCFO Division of Criminal Investigations SPECIAL NOTES: TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE IN PEOPLE FIRST AND EMAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT: Email Address: Job Line Phone number: This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. 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 Department of Motor Vehicles. Preference: A degree from an accredited college or university. Law Enforcement Investigator II requirement: Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience. Applicants that have less than three (3) years of sworn law enforcement experience may be considered as a Law Enforcement Investigator I, depending upon the agency needs. College education can be substituted at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of one (1) year required experience. NOTE: Correctional Officer and Correction Probational Officer Certifications DO NOT meet the requirements of the job description. 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. The Division requires you to live no more than 50 miles from your residence to your assigned duty station (office). The mileage will be determined by geodesic distance (direct line) from their address of resident to the address of their assigned office. 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. WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS? Successful applicants MUST pass not only the Interview but the Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exam, background, drug test, fingerprinting, financial credit report, medical and psychological exam as a condition of employment prior to beginning. Selection is a three-to-six-month process that consists of the following: Completed State of Florida Employment Application Completed Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division Supplemental Application Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer - F.S. 943 (see below) Successful completion of the Physical Abilities Test Oral Exam Written Exam Interview Psychological Examination Medical Examination Drug Testing Fingerprinting Background Investigation Financial credit report All successful candidates will be contacted for an interview by email that is provided on your state application. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Florida Statute 943 requires that any person employed in this class must: Be at least 19 years of age. Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary. Be a high school graduate or its "equivalent" as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission of the Department of Law Enforcement. Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Have his/her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency. Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, based on specifications established by the Commission. Have a good moral character as defined by Administrative Code 11B-27-0011, by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission. Possess a current certificate of compliance for basic employment certification issued by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. OUR SALARY & BENEFITS: Depending on the number of years of experience, salary can range from $54,075.00 to $58,000.08 a year. A CAD (Competitive Area Differential) of $4,999.80 will apply only to those applying for positions in the following counties Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade. Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle. 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 (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) Career training opportunities $25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $30.00 per month. Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more. For a more complete list of benefits, visit Supplemental Monies Educational pay - up to $1560 annually Clothing allowance up to $500.00 annually Take home car - approximately $10,000.0 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 Programs Participation on state and federal task forces Community Outreach Honor Guard Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team (DFAST) K-9 program - (Accelerant or Explosives) Bomb Tech MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: Communication Displays good written and oral communication skills. Exhibits good mediation and negotiating skills. Documents investigation activity in compliance with CID Policies and Procedures. Complies with all administrative documentation as prescribed by CID 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. Interpersonal Skills Exhibits flexibility to respond to change. Exhibits demeanor which is appropriate for the situation. 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. Training and Proficiency All state-issued equipment is utilized and maintained in a safe and ready manner consistent with AP&P and CID Policies and Procedures. All state-issued and personally approved firearms are maintained and utilized in a safe and proficient manner consistent with CID Policies and Procedures. Applies a working knowledge of current case law relevant to all job-related functions. Successfully completed mandated training programs required by Florida Statute, DFS and CID. Provide training and technical assistance to new investigators on the requirements and duties associated with the Bureau. Train and instruct public safety personnel and others on State laws, rules, and current investigative techniques. REQUIRED/ENTRY-LEVEL KSAs: Knowledge of: current investigative practices and techniques; investigative and surveillance principles and techniques, and the laws governing their use; the criminal justice system. Ability to: use current investigative practices and techniques; effectively interview and interrogate within the laws governing; recognize, gather, and preserve evidence in accordance with established legal guidelines; effectively communicate both orally and in writing; prioritize work assignments; work effectively within time constraints; work effectively in dangerous and/or stressful situations, including disaster conditions; operate a motor vehicle . click apply for full job details