LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 41001051

State of Florida • Miami, FL

2d • $62,400 - $71,760 • Onsite

About The Position

The Law Enforcement Investigator II works in the Florida Office of the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Miami. This independent investigative role involves investigating alleged Medicaid fraud and patient abuse or neglect in health care facilities governed by the State Medicaid program. The position requires a state-certified law enforcement officer who bears firearms, maintains law enforcement certification under Chapter 943, Florida Statutes, and has arrest powers under Section 409.9205, Florida Statutes. The investigator enforces laws concerning Medicaid fraud, false claims, abuse or neglect of patients, misappropriation of patients’ private funds, and protection of medical-information privacy.

The investigator may enter participating Medicaid health care providers’ premises (excluding physicians) to examine relevant accounts and records; subpoena witnesses and materials; make arrests; serve search warrants; collect and analyze evidence; conduct interviews; prepare reports and exhibits; testify in court; and gather evidence for administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings. The role follows the MFCU command protocol and chain of command, may involve field deployment and staffing the State Emergency Operations Center, and may require statewide emergency-response and law-enforcement operations. The employee also supports law-enforcement accreditation and responds to accreditation-related requests.

New hires must obtain CJSTC Sworn Law Enforcement Certification within three months of hire, including required training courses, passing the sworn law-enforcement examination, and meeting other CJSTC requirements. The position is based in Miami, Florida, and pays $62,400.21–$71,760.24 annually.

Requirements

• Meet the law-enforcement officer requirements in Florida Statute 943.13, including being at least 19 years old, a U.S. citizen, and a high school graduate or equivalent.
• Have no disqualifying felony or misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statement, and no dishonorable discharge from the U.S. Armed Forces, as specified in Florida Statute 943.13.
• Have processed fingerprints on file and pass the required physical examination.
• Have good moral character as determined by a background investigation and submit the required sworn affidavit of compliance.
• Complete a commission-approved basic recruit training program for the applicable criminal justice discipline, unless eligible for an exemption under the statute.
• Achieve an acceptable score on the officer certification examination for the applicable criminal justice discipline and comply with continuing training or education requirements.
• Obtain CJSTC Sworn Law Enforcement Certification within three months of hire, including required training, examination, and other CJSTC requirements.
• Maintain law-enforcement certification pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes, and be able to bear firearms.
• Complete a thorough and accurate application, including verifiable work history, supervisor names and phone numbers, employment dates, reasons for leaving, and explanations for employment gaps.
• Respond to qualifying questions with information verifiable from the application or resume.

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare fraud investigative experience working in a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
• Five years of sworn law-enforcement experience.
• Five years of work experience conducting healthcare fraud investigations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine and complex investigations of possible Medicaid fraud and patient abuse, including interviewing witnesses and possible criminal violators.
• Make arrests when applicable and serve and execute search warrants.
• Collect and analyze evidence for possible administrative, civil, or criminal proceedings.
• Review investigation records and prepare reports concerning all aspects of investigations for criminal prosecution, civil actions, and administrative referrals.
• Assist with prosecution of Medicaid fraud and patient abuse, including providing testimony in court.
• Investigate alleged abuse or neglect of patients and alleged misappropriation of patients’ private funds in health care facilities.
• Safeguard individuals’ privacy rights by preventing improper or illegal use of medical information.
• Follow MFCU command protocol and chain of command.
• Participate in field deployment, possible State Emergency Operations Center staffing, and statewide emergency responses or law-enforcement operations as ordered.
• Comply with the law-enforcement accreditation process and cooperate with the Accreditation Manager and Accreditation Team.
• Perform other assigned duties.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED