Investigation Specialist II - 79000630

State of Florida • Largo, FL

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licenses the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of alcoholic beverage and tobacco products in Florida. This includes processing license applications, collecting and auditing taxes and fees, and enforcing laws and regulations. The division has three bureaus: Licensing, Auditing, and Enforcement, with approximately 330 personnel across the state. This position is within the Bureau of Enforcement and serves as an inspector. The role involves educating licensees on minor issues and pursuing administrative cases for more serious violations. Inspectors also report suspected criminal activities to sworn personnel. A take-home vehicle, uniforms, and necessary equipment are provided. Employees who are self-governing, inquisitive, and knowledgeable about laws, rules, and ordinances tend to excel in this role.

Requirements

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License or possess one by date of hire.
• Must have a safe driving history.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assigned inspections each workday.
• Must successfully complete an internal training program.
• Must pass a law enforcement level II background screening.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Must be able to stand and kneel for extended periods of time on a daily basis.
• Must reside within Pinellas or Hillsborough Counties by the time of hire.
• The selected applicant must agree to participate in the Field Work Program.
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence
• Knowledge of investigative techniques
• Knowledge of court procedures and requirements
• Ability to use deductive reasoning
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence
• Ability to conduct surveillance activities
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports
• Ability to present detailed verbal presentations
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to analyze information and determine its validity
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position.

Nice To Haves

• Able to operate a portable electronic tablet/computer.
• Experience in regulatory compliance, conducting inspections, and/or quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement officers with complex investigations of violations of Chapter 20.165, 210, 561 - 565, 567 - 569, & 943, Florida Statutes.
• Make frequent observations/inspections of mobile and fixed business locations selling tobacco products and alcoholic beverages.
• Assess compliance with state’s tobacco and alcoholic beverage laws.
• Report findings to supervisor.
• Assist licensing bureau with application site inspections.
• Examine various licensee records for compliance with applicable rules and laws relating to the purchase and sale of alcohol beverages and tobacco products.
• Investigate administrative violations occurring within licensed premises and prepare appropriate Investigative reports.
• Prepare and process administrative cases.
• Refer criminal violations to sworn personnel for investigation or follow-up.
• Assist, when requested or assigned, in the evidence control function and property and equipment control for the District Office.
• Assist sworn officers with seizure of evidence where applicable; assist in development of district plan to measure compliance with 20.165, 210, 561 - 565, 567 - 569, & 943, Florida Statutes using division law enforcement resources.
• Assist in preparing for prosecution, license discipline, administrative and forfeiture reports; collect and preserve evidence to support findings of fact and conclusion of law; testify in judicial proceedings.
• Examine cigarette tax stamps and invoices to detect indications of tobacco tax avoidance and evasion when arrests are expected for criminal violations.
• Review licensing files for compliance with division rules and applicable Florida Statutes.
• Perform other work related to administration of state’s tobacco and alcoholic beverage laws; assist the public, agency members, other government officials, industry members; and investigators which are administrative or civil in nature.
• Attend training in tobacco laws and rules, detection of counterfeit cigarette stamps, report writing, testifying in judicial and administrative proceedings, communication skills and other related duties and responsibilities.

Benefits

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed