MS Analyst III (Fraud Investigator) - 76004504

State of Florida•Sunrise, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) is seeking an MS Analyst III (Fraud Investigator) to join the Fraud Mitigation Program within the Division of Motorist Services. This is a Career Service (CS) opportunity for an open competitive advertisement. The incumbent will conduct detailed investigations into suspected motor vehicle and driver’s license fraud. This role involves investigating fraud complaints, developing investigative plans, interviewing witnesses, analyzing records (including complex financial records), writing detailed reports, preparing exhibits, and acting as a liaison with law enforcement and regulatory agencies. The FLHSMV is dedicated to highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement, aiming to create a Safer Florida.

Requirements

Knowledge of investigative techniques and procedures.
Ability to analyze information and determine its validity.
Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
Ability to use deductive reasoning to collect and analyze evidence.
Ability to write accurate investigative reports and verbally brief them.
Ability to analyze financial records.
Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use a personal computer, including Microsoft Office programs.
Experience in criminal investigative reporting and/or current/former sworn law enforcement.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license in good standing (no cancellations, suspensions, or revocations for a minimum of three years prior to employment and for the duration of employment; no more than three chargeable crashes or any violation of Chapter 316, Florida Statutes, during any consecutive three-year period prior to and throughout employment).
Subject to a Level 2 background check, along with Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance, to include a fingerprint-based check of the criminal records of the FBI.

Nice To Haves

Conducting fraud investigations.
Experience related to motor vehicle title and registration fraud and/or identity theft and counterfeiting.
Compiling and writing detailed investigative reports.

Responsibilities

Conduct detailed investigations into suspected motor vehicle and driver’s license fraud.
Investigate potential fraud complaints received from tax collector offices, department offices, law enforcement agencies, and citizens.
Develop investigative plans to facilitate the collection of evidence.
Interview witnesses, victims, and others regarding alleged violations and document these interviews.
Perform in-depth analysis of records and other evidence, including complex financial records, vehicle histories, and interview statements, utilizing deductive reasoning to determine information validity and reach conclusions.
Write detailed reports outlining findings to provide information to law enforcement for further investigation, to support administrative actions or possible prosecution, and to identify patterns of fraud discovered.
Prepare exhibits for use by department attorneys, law enforcement, and criminal prosecutors.
Act as a liaison for, and potentially conduct joint investigations with, law enforcement and regulatory agency representatives.
Represent the department on committees and task forces, as well as at meetings regarding fraud investigative activities and related matters.