Job Description

Requisition No: 845737 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: FDC - LAW ENFORCEMENT DETECTIVE - Office of Inspector General - Region 5

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70029051 

Salary: $59,758.92 

Posting Closing Date: 02/17/2025 

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***OPEN COMPETITIVE ADVERTISEMENT***

Law Enforcement Inspector Detective- 70029051

Appointment Rate: $59,758.92

This advertisement is for a Career Service Inspector position located in Region 5 reporting to the Office of Inspector General, Bureau of State Investigations Criminal Investigation (CID). The selected applicant shall reside within 50 miles of the assigned geographic area. The geographic area of responsibility for this position includes the following counties:

REGION 5 GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Sarasota County
• DeSoto County
• Charlotte County
• Glades County
• Martin County
• Lee County
• Hendry County
• Palm Beach County
• Collier County
• Broward County
• Monroe County
• Miami-Dade County

Come join the State of Florida, Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General in a rewarding law enforcement career conducting, supervising, and coordinating investigations designed to detect, deter, prevent, and eradicate fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and other abuses in state government.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This is a career service, sworn law enforcement Inspector position responsible for conducting/leading complex investigations involving public corruption, serious employee misconduct, whistleblower investigations, racketeering and fraud.
• The incumbent will ensure accuracy and timeliness of OIG investigations/inquiries and ensure they are carried out consistent with and pursuant to Inspector General Directives & FDC Policies and Procedures. These include following investigative procedures or directives, interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subjects related to alleged violations of state law or departmental procedures; and writing and reviewing final reports containing investigative reports.
• The incumbent in this position shall have the following duties to include but are not limited to, planning, leading, investigating and conducting complex criminal, financial and public corruption investigations. This also includes criminal enforcement operations, physical surveillance, tactical operations, executing legal service, applying for arrest/search warrants and subpoenas, and making physical arrests.
• Additional duties include comprehensive whistleblower reviews and related investigations pursuant to FSS 112.3187, known as the Florida Whistle-blower's Act and coordination of IG investigations with the Office of the Chief Inspector General, Executive Office of the Governor.
• The incumbent’s investigative authority is pursuant to FSS 944.31, Inspector general; inspectors; power and duties; FSS 20.055, Agency inspectors general and FSS 943, Department of Law Enforcement. All OIG investigations are conducted pursuant to the Association of Inspectors General, Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must possess an active certification in Law Enforcement as issued from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission; or be immediately eligible for certification
• Must be certified pursuant to Chapter 943.1395, F.S. and must have a minimum of three years (3) of full-time experience as an inspector within the FDC Office of Inspector General or as a law enforcement officer.
• Must possess two (2) years of investigative experience. 
• Must possess a valid drivers license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Comprehensive knowledge of s.112.532 – 112.534, F.S. (Law Enforcement Officers’ and Correctional Officers’ Rights)
• Highly skilled in time management and organization.
• Strong investigative skills with emphasis on comprehensive investigations and interviews
• Strong report writing skills.

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 law enforcement officer compliance for basic employment certification issued by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Pass a urine drug test as a condition of employment.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

If you are interested in this position and meet the above indicated qualification and have the desired education, knowledge, and experience, please submit a State of Florida Application and resume through the People First system. If you experience problems applying on-line, please call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287.

Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the closing date.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. 

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