LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001844

State of Florida•West Palm Beach, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Enforcement Investigator II is a sworn insurance fraud detective in the Florida Department of Financial Services’ Criminal Investigations Division, Bureau of Insurance Fraud. The position is based in West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County, and requires an active Florida law enforcement certification maintained under Chapter 943, Florida Statutes. The incumbent must live within 50 miles of the assigned duty station, measured by direct-line distance, and is subject to a security background check, including fingerprinting. The investigator conducts insurance fraud and other investigations, develops cases for prosecution, handles evidence and confidential sources, and provides investigative support to division staff and other public safety entities. Duties also include testifying in legal proceedings, conducting background investigations of potential Department employees, and performing disaster-related assignments. As a member of the DFS Disaster Response Team, the investigator may be assigned on short notice to support disaster relief efforts and travel as necessary. The position requires carrying firearms and being on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The role involves extensive collaboration and liaison with prosecutors and other entities, as well as training and technical assistance for new investigators and public safety personnel. The position also includes planning, organizing, and managing investigative resources, case targets, and expenditures. Selection requires passing a Physical Abilities Test, oral interview, written exam, and CJSTC background process. The advertised salary is $63,000, with a $4,999.80 competitive area differential for Palm Beach County.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least three years of sworn law enforcement experience; college education may substitute at a rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year, up to one year of the required experience.
Active Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer status, or completion of Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and eligibility to receive Florida law enforcement certification under Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.
Valid Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles driver’s license by the time of employment.
Maintain law enforcement certification under Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.
Ability to meet the position’s required entry-level communication, interpersonal, training, and proficiency standards, including accurate report writing, professional conduct, teamwork, ethical behavior, safe equipment and firearm use, and knowledge of relevant statutes, rules, policies, procedures, industry trends, and case law.
Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations; understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; gather and preserve evidence; accurately describe facts and events; plan and coordinate work; communicate effectively; analyze and interpret data; interview suspects, complainants, and witnesses; safely operate a motor vehicle; and establish effective working relationships.
Ability to meet the requirement to live within 50 miles, measured by geodesic distance, of the assigned duty station.
Ability to carry a firearm and be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Pass the Physical Abilities Test, oral interview, written exam, and CJSTC background process.
Correctional Officer and Correctional Probation Officer certifications do not satisfy the law enforcement certification requirement.
Submit a complete State of Florida employment application and supplemental application as directed; experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in criminal justice, accounting, finance, fire science, or computer science.
Bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission may receive special consideration.

Responsibilities

Conduct extensive investigations, follow leads, interview witnesses and suspects, execute search warrants, and make arrests.
Conduct follow-up and latent investigations to obtain background information on suspects.
Identify and arrest criminal suspects; prepare and present information and evidence to prosecuting attorneys.
Provide expert testimony and assist with preparing witnesses, victims, and evidence for prosecution.
Identify, recruit, document, and supervise confidential sources in accordance with Division policies and procedures.
Collect, seize, protect, maintain, transport, and document evidence in accordance with statutes, case law, and Division policies and procedures.
Use surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
Provide investigative support to Division personnel and other public safety entities; apply research methods and develop strategic and tactical intelligence.
Monitor arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures, and maintain liaison with prosecutors.
Conduct background investigations of potential Department employees.
Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
Perform disaster-related duties and support disaster relief efforts, including attendant travel as required.
Collect, evaluate, and disseminate data and information; prepare and implement investigative plans focused on prosecution and case closure.
Develop case targets, organize investigative activities, allocate resources efficiently, monitor expenditures, and meet assignments in a timely manner.
Provide training and technical assistance to new investigators and instruct public safety personnel and others on state laws, rules, and investigative techniques.
Maintain and safely use state-issued equipment and approved firearms; complete required training and maintain law enforcement certification.
Prepare accurate, complete, logically organized, and grammatically correct investigative and administrative reports.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

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 through MyFRS.
Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Savings Accounts.
Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program, subject to acceptance by a Florida college or university.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program, subject to eligibility.
$25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage.
Affordable health insurance options starting at $50 per month for individuals or $180 per month for families.
Supplemental insurance options, including dental, vision, and disability coverage.
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay of up to $1,560 annually.
Clothing allowance of up to $500 annually.
Take-home car.
Specialty pay additives, including FTO pay.
Competitive Area Differential of up to $5,000 for Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.
Participation opportunities in state and federal task forces, community outreach, Honor Guard, and the Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team.