Job Description

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

BUREAU: FIRE, ARSON & EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATIONS

CITY: WEST PALM BEACH

COUNTY: PALM BEACH

***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:

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position requires a security background check which includes a financial credit report, fingerprinting, and a drug screen.

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: [email protected]

Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063

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 & 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

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

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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 Division Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with all administrative documentation as prescribed by Division 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 Division Policies and Procedures.
• All state-issued and personally approved firearms are maintained and utilized in a safe and proficient manner consistent with Division Policies and Procedures.
• Applies a working knowledge of current Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, AP&P, Division Policies and Procedures, industry trends, and current case law relevant to all Job-related functions.
• Successfully completed mandated training programs required by Florida Statute, DFS, and Division.
• 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.

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’s 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.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

If applicable, (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.)

The duties of this position require a constituted law enforcement officer subject to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The incumbent is required to bear firearms. The incumbent is required to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.

Investigative Activities

• 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, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
• Identifies, recruits, documents, and supervises confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures.
• Collects, seizes, protects, maintains, transports and documents evidence consistent with statutes, current case law, and Division Policies and Procedures.
• Displays sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
• Provides investigative support to Division personnel and to other public safety entities.
• Applies diverse knowledge and research methods.
• Development of strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Monitors arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures. Maintains liaison with Prosecutor.
• Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees.
• Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
• Performs disaster related duties as requested.

Planning and Organizing

• Provides complete and accurate collection of data/information, evaluation, and dissemination.
• Displays initiative and organizational skills in conducting investigative activities.
• Prepares and implements investigative plan.
• Focuses investigation on objectives necessary for prosecution and closure of cases.
• Displays creative planning and seeks innovative resolutions.
• Goals, objectives, and assignments are met efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Consistently allocates resources to maximize efficiency and successful case completion.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and monitors expenditures.

• Develops case targets.

Performs other related duties as required.

THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 60L-32.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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