INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79000629

State of Florida • Orlando, FL

2d • $38,264 - $41,811 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is an opportunity to serve as an inspector for the Florida’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco, Bureau of Enforcement. This important civilian position serves to educate our licensees on minor issues and file administrative cases against licensees committing more serious violations. As an inspector, you will be a source of intelligence to our sworn component by reporting activities you witness that you suspect are criminal in nature. You will have a take home assigned vehicle, uniforms and equipment needed to successfully complete your assignments. Employees demonstrating the abilities to self-govern, be inquisitive, and retain laws, rules, and ordinances routinely excel in this position.

This is a non-sworn career service position assigned to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, Bureau of Law Enforcement. Primary duties include:

Assist law enforcement officers with complex investigation of violations of Chapter 20.165, 210, 561 - 565, 567 - 569, & 943, Florida Statutes.
Make frequent observation/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. Assists 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.
Assists 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; assists 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; collects and preserves evidence to support findings of fact and conclusion of law; testifies in judicial proceedings.
Examines cigarette tax stamps and invoices to detect indication of tobacco tax avoidance and evasion when arrests are expected for criminal violations.
Reviews licensing files for compliance with division rules and applicable Florida Statutes.
Performs other work related to administration of state’s tobacco and alcoholic beverage laws; assisting the public, agency members, other government officials, industry members; and investigators which are administrative or civil in nature.
Attends 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.

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 Brevard or Volusia County by the time of hire.
• The selected applicant must agree to participate in the Field Work Program.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be awarded to candidates who are able to operate a portable electronic tablet/computer.
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess experience in regulatory compliance, conducting inspections, and/or quality assurance.

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement officers with complex investigation of violations of Chapter 20.165, 210, 561 - 565, 567 - 569, & 943, Florida Statutes.
• Make frequent observation/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.
• Assists 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.
• Assists 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; assists 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; collects and preserves evidence to support findings of fact and conclusion of law; testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Examines cigarette tax stamps and invoices to detect indication of tobacco tax avoidance and evasion when arrests are expected for criminal violations.
• Reviews licensing files for compliance with division rules and applicable Florida Statutes.
• Performs other work related to administration of state’s tobacco and alcoholic beverage laws; assisting the public, agency members, other government officials, industry members; and investigators which are administrative or civil in nature.
• Attends 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.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $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