LE SENIOR INSPECTOR DETECTIVE - 70035814

State of Florida • La Crosse, FL

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About The Position

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position reporting to the Office of Inspector General, Bureau of State Investigations Criminal Investigation (CID).
The selected applicant shall reside within 50 miles of the assigned geographic area.

Come join the State of Florida, Department of Corrections Office of Inspector General in a rewarding law enforcement career conducting, supervising, and coordinating investigations designed to detect, deter, prevent, and eradicate fraud, waste, mismanagement, misconduct, and other abuses in state government.

JOB DUTIES:

This is a career service, sworn law enforcement Inspector position responsible for conducting/leading complex investigations of matters which the Department of Corrections has jurisdiction.
The incumbent will ensure accuracy and timeliness of OIG investigations/inquiries and ensure they are carried out consistent with and pursuant to Inspector General Directives & FDC Policies and Procedures. These include following investigative procedures or directives, interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subjects related to alleged violations of state law or departmental procedures; and writing and reviewing final reports containing investigative reports.
The incumbent in this position shall have the following duties to include but are not limited to, planning, leading, investigating and conducting complex criminal, financial and public corruption investigations.  This also includes criminal enforcement operations, physical surveillance, tactical operations, executing legal service, applying for arrest/search warrants and subpoenas, and making physical arrests.
The incumbent’s investigative authority is pursuant to FSS 944.31, Inspector general; inspectors; power and duties; FSS 20.055, Agency inspectors general and FSS 943, Department of Law Enforcement.  All OIG investigations are conducted pursuant to the Association of Inspectors General, Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General.

Requirements

• Must be certified pursuant to Chapter 943.1395, F.S. and have seven years of full-time law enforcement officer experience with four of the seven years conducting criminal investigations within a criminal justice agency or conducting investigations within an office of inspector general.
• A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university can substitute two of the four years of criminal investigative, internal affairs or inspector general experience. An associate degree from accredited college or university can substitute one of the four years of criminal investigative or internal affairs, inspector general experience. Non-certified investigative experience within a State of Florida, Inspector General’s Office, can count on a year-to-year basis, for a maximum of two years sworn experience.  The combined experience and education substitutions may not exceed four years.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary.
• Be a high school graduate or its "equivalent" as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission of the Department of Law Enforcement.
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Have his/her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency.
• Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, based on specifications established by the Commission.
• Have a good moral character as defined by Administrative Code 11B-27-0011, by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission.
• Possess a current certificate of law enforcement officer compliance for basic employment certification issued by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Pass a urine drug test as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Comprehensive knowledge of s.112.532 – 112.534, F.S. (Law Enforcement Officers’ and Correctional Officers’ Rights)
• Highly skilled in time management and organization.
• Strong investigative skills with emphasis on comprehensive investigations and interviews
• Strong report writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducting/leading complex investigations of matters which the Department of Corrections has jurisdiction.
• Ensuring accuracy and timeliness of OIG investigations/inquiries
• Following investigative procedures or directives
• Interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subjects related to alleged violations of state law or departmental procedures
• Writing and reviewing final reports containing investigative reports
• Planning, leading, investigating and conducting complex criminal, financial and public corruption investigations
• Criminal enforcement operations, physical surveillance, tactical operations, executing legal service, applying for arrest/search warrants and subpoenas, and making physical arrests.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
• Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
• Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
• Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
• Deferred Compensation

What This Job Offers

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