FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATOR I (PENDING RECLASS) - 43061944

Financial Crime Investigator I (Pending Reclass) - 43061944

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This advertisement is for a Financial Crime Investigator I position which is a NON-SWORN position. The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for the Bureau of Public Assistance Fraud.

To apply for this position, submit a State of Florida employment application via People First and submit a supplemental application to the following email address : cidhiring@myfloridacfo.com. This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position. This is not a telework position. Candidate will be required to work in the office.

Requirements :

• A minimum of four (4) years of professional work experience in one or more of the following areas : criminal justice, law enforcement, conducting research / interviews, data analysis, investigations, financial auditing, or public assistance programs, is required. A post-secondary degree from an accredited university / college may be used as an alternative for the years of professional work experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Valid Driver's License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.

Preference :

If selected for an interview, interview will be conducted in person. Candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

Experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered. This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

Selection is a three-to-six-month process where the successful applicants MUST PASS the Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exam, CJSTC background prior to beginning.

The annual salary for this position is $41,000.00. A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of $1,248.00 will apply only to those applying for positions in the following counties : Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade. Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

The benefits of working for the State of Florida include : State Group Health Insurance Coverage; $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer); Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available; Annual and Sick Leave benefits; 10 paid holidays each year; Retirement plan options, including employer contributions; Flexible Spending Accounts; and Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

Minimum qualifications for this position include the following required entry level knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Brief description of duties :

Incumbent of 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 mission of the Bureau of Public Assistance Fraud is to aggressively identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse to safeguard the integrity of taxpayer funded public assistance programs administered by the State of Florida. The Financial Crimes Investigator I is an entry level position that supports this mission by conducting the following investigative activities under the direct supervision of an Investigations Manager.

The Financial Crimes Investigator I is an entry level position that will be in training status to ensure the incumbent acquires specific knowledge of investigative techniques; public assistance program policy, and Departmental procedures to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. As part of that process, the incumbent is expected to :

Follows all Department of Financial Services Administrative Policies and Procedures; Documents investigative hours and expenses for cost accounting purposes; Utilizes automated information systems to enter, track, and update assigned cases; Performs other duties as required.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Veterans' Preference. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.