LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 41500709 1

Law Enforcement Investigator II

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida's gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities. The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with the Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

This is a law enforcement position involving duties pursuant to Florida Statutes 16.711. The incumbent assigned to this position conducts criminal, internal, intelligence and other types of investigations, as well as providing some training to other agents, in support of the Florida Gaming Control Commission's mission.

Position duties and responsibilities include :

• Investigating violations of criminal laws; collecting evidence; preparing investigative reports; preparing and executing warrants; making arrests; and performing other actions necessary to bring investigations to a logical conclusion.
• Receiving reports involving and opening cases of illegal gambling, contraband gambling devices, organized gambling schemes and coordinating with other law enforcement agencies for possible resolution.
• Working undercover to gain investigative intelligence and discover criminal methodology, to determine if a criminal violation has occurred.
• Managing numerous investigative assignments. Preparing analysis of investigative files and reporting the findings to appropriate management, as required.
• Assisting Gaming Control Commission staff by requesting, receiving, compiling, and analyzing highly sensitive, confidential information regarding suspected criminals, criminal groups, and criminal activity.
• Giving testimony in courts of law pertaining to investigations and to the facts obtained.
• Working with department staff, federal / state / county / municipal law enforcement agencies and representatives in a collaborative manner to satisfy investigative goals.
• Crime Prevention Duties presenting information to local, state or other law enforcement agencies, in addition to community and civic organizations, regarding illegal gambling activity, effective deterrents, and aiding potential victims.
• Mutual Aid Assignment pursuant to F.S. 23.121, the incumbent will respond to and participate in the Florida Mutual Aid program in a law enforcement capacity to assist other government or local agencies as specified by Mutual Aid agreements.
• Training - attending and completing 40 hours of training courses, every four (4) years, for mandatory retraining necessary to maintain certification as an active law enforcement officer.
• Instructor Duties may be required to perform instructor duties as training is received in specialized or high liability fields, such as firearms, defensive tactics, etc.
• Field Training Officer as knowledge and experience determine, the incumbent may be asked to provide field training to other agents regarding elements of their position.
• Case Agent Duties as an experienced agent, the incumbent may be assigned the role of lead agent in cases when multiple agents are assigned or for investigations conducted in conjunction with other agencies. Responsible for coordination of case activities and documentation by all parties.

Knowledge, skills and abilities include :

Minimum qualifications include :

Additional requirements of the position include :

The candidate selected for this position will be assigned to the Central Regional Office in Ocala, Florida; however, the candidate's primary area of responsibility will be the following counties : Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, Sarasota, Hardee, and DeSoto. The selected candidate should reside within seventy-five (75) miles north of Sarasota County.

Benefits of working for the State of Florida include :

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Important notices include :