LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001367

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for a Bureau of Insurance Fraud detective. The incumbent of this position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts. The duties of this position require a constituted law enforcement officer subject to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The incumbent is required to bear firearms. The incumbent is required to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes. The Digital Forensic Examiner is a sworn law enforcement investigator position responsible for the collection, preservation, and forensic analysis of digital evidence in support of criminal and administrative investigations. The examiner will utilize specialized forensic hardware and software tools to acquire, process, and analyze digital media, while ensuring proper chain-of-custody and evidentiary standards. The examiner’s findings will support investigative leads, case development, and courtroom testimony.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience
Minimum one (1) year professional experience in digital forensics or cybersecurity
ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; or have you completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and are eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.
VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.
Principles of forensic acquisition, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence
Cybersecurity fundamentals including CIA triad, defense-in-depth, and MITRE ATT&CK
Data recovery techniques including encryption, obfuscation, and deleted file retrieval
Common attack vectors and detection strategies
Incident response lifecycle and NIST SP 800-61 guidance
Forensic tools and platforms: EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM
Operating systems and file systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, NTFS, FAT32, APFS
Florida law enforcement certification requirements (Chapter 943, Florida Statutes)
Chain-of-custody protocols and courtroom admissibility standards
Laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, and agency rules
Criminal investigation procedures and evidentiary standards
Weaponry, security operations, and protection of people, data, and property
Executive orders, democratic political processes, and public safety regulations
Principles of correct grammar usage
Technical writing and documentation standards
Imaging and analysis of digital devices, cloud storage, and removable media
Log analysis across EDR, SIEM, network appliances, and cloud services
Use of KQL, SQL, and analytics platforms for search and visualization
Security event correlation and alert tuning
Technical reporting for legal and investigative purposes
Tool evaluation and integration of emerging forensic technologies
Field operations including digital triage, search warrants, and evidence collection
Collaboration with detectives, prosecutors, and stakeholders
Surveillance, undercover operations, and confidential source management
Driving and operating motor vehicles safely and responsibly
Clear verbal and written communication
Expert testimony in court and professional presentation of findings
Structured inquiry and logical reasoning for decision-making
Use logic and analysis to evaluate investigative approaches
Multitask and prioritize multiple cases with accuracy
Adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and investigative techniques
Communicate with clarity and precision; actively listen and engage respectfully
Work independently or collaboratively under minimal supervision
Follow procedures and escalate appropriately
Handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity
Perform physical labor and withstand exertion
Work in dangerous, high-stress, or extended deployments across the state
Maintain readiness for 24/7 law enforcement duties, including bearing firearms
Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Maintain certification and professional standards

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with a major in criminal justice, accounting, finance, fire science, or computer science.
Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
DEASTP – Digital Evidence Acquisition Specialist Training Program
Cellebrite Certified Operator/Physical Analyst (CCO/CCPA)
Bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.

Responsibilities

Perform forensic imaging and analysis of computers, mobile devices, removable media, cloud storage, and other digital platforms.
Recover and examine digital artifacts including emails, documents, internet history, messaging applications, geolocation data, metadata, and deleted files.
Utilize forensic tools to extract and analyze data while maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols to ensure evidentiary integrity.
Prepare detailed forensic reports using both digital and traditional reporting methods, clearly documenting methodologies, findings, and conclusions.
Provide expert testimony in court regarding forensic procedures and results, supporting legal proceedings with technical clarity.
Collaborate with detectives, investigators, and prosecutors to identify and interpret digital evidence relevant to ongoing cases.
Participate in search warrants, evidence collection, and on-scene digital triage operations as needed.
Investigate crimes involving digital media, ensuring proper recovery and preservation of evidence from various devices.
Continuously research and evaluate emerging forensic technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance investigative capabilities.
Conduct extensive investigations. Responsibilities to include following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, making arrests.
Conduct follow-up latent investigations, interviewing witnesses and interrogation of suspects as appropriate in order to secure background information on suspect(s).
Identify and arrest criminal suspects. Prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney.
Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assists in preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
Identifies, recruits, documents, and supervises confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures.
Collects, seizes, protects, maintains, transports and documents evidence consistent with statutes, current case law, and Division Policies and Procedures.
Displays sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
Provides investigative support to Division personnel and to other public safety entities.
Applies diverse knowledge and research methods.
Development of strategic and tactical intelligence.
Monitors arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures. Maintains liaison with Prosecutor.
Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees.
Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
Performs disaster related duties as requested.
Provides complete and accurate collection of data/information, evaluation, and dissemination.
Displays initiative and organizational skills in conducting investigative activities.
Prepares and implements investigative plan.
Focuses investigation on objectives necessary for prosecution and closure of cases.
Displays creative planning and seeks innovative resolutions.
Goals, objectives, and assignments are met efficiently and in a timely manner.
Consistently allocates resources to maximize efficiency and successful case completion.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and monitors expenditures.
Develops case targets.
Participate in training and collaboration involving digital forensics best practices such as knowledge-sharing forums and networking.
Performs 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 (MyFRS)
Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) - (Eligibility required)
$25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $50.00 per month for individuals or $180 per month for family
Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay - up to $1,560 annually
Clothing allowance up to $500.00 annually
Take home car - approximately $10,000.0 in savings annually
Specialty pay additives: FTO