LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - 41001268

Requisition No :  862955

Agency : Office of the Attorney General

Working Title : LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - 41001268

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number :  41001268

Salary :   $72,400.00 Annually

Posting Closing Date : 10 / 25 / 2025

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Our Organization and Mission :   The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States.

Position Summary : This Law Enforcement Lieutenant position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Miami, Florida.

Pay : $72,400.00 Annually

Qualifications :

Florida active certification as sworn law enforcement officer.

Three (3) years of sworn law enforcement supervisory work experience.

In addition to the above requirements, Florida Statute 943.13 requires that any person employed in this class must :

(1) Be at least 19 years of age, except that any person employed as a full-time, a part-time, or an auxiliary correctional officer must be at least 18 years of age.

(2) Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any law of the state to the contrary.

(3) Be a high school graduate or its “equivalent” as the commission has defined the term by rule.

(4) Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement or have received a dishonorable 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 any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement is not eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. Notwithstanding this subsection, any person who has pled nolo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement, prior to December 1, 1985, and has had such record sealed or expunged shall not be deemed ineligible for employment or appointment as an officer.

(5) Have documentation of his or her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency or, if a private correctional officer, have documentation of his or her processed fingerprints on file with the Department of Corrections or the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. The department shall retain and enter into the statewide automated biometric identification system authorized by s. 943.05 all fingerprints submitted to the department as required by this section. Thereafter, the fingerprints shall be available for all purposes and uses authorized for arrest fingerprints entered in the statewide automated biometric identification system pursuant to s. 943.051. The department shall search all arrest fingerprints received pursuant to s. 943.051 against the fingerprints retained in the statewide automated biometric identification system pursuant to this section and report to the employing agency any arrest records that are identified with the retained employee’s fingerprints. These fingerprints must be forwarded to the department for processing and retention.

(6) Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant, or licensed advanced practice registered nurse, based on specifications established by the commission. In order to be eligible for the presumption set forth in s. 112.18 while employed with an employing agency, a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer must have successfully passed the physical examination required by this subsection upon entering into service as a law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer with the employing agency, which examination must have failed to reveal any evidence of tuberculosis, heart disease, or hypertension. A law enforcement officer, correctional officer, or correctional probation officer may not use a physical examination from a former employing agency for purposes of claiming the presumption set forth in s. 112.18 against the current employing agency.

(7) Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the commission.

(8) Execute and submit to the employing agency or, if a private correctional officer, submit to the appropriate governmental entity an affidavit-of-applicant form, adopted by the commission, attesting to his or her compliance with subsections (1)-(7). The affidavit shall be executed under oath and constitutes an official statement within the purview of s. 837.06. The affidavit shall include conspicuous language that the intentional false execution of the affidavit constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree. The affidavit shall be retained by the employing agency.

(9) Complete a commission-approved basic recruit training program for the applicable criminal justice discipline, unless exempt under this subsection. An applicant who has :

(a) Completed a comparable basic recruit training program for the applicable criminal justice discipline in another state or for the Federal Government and served as a full-time sworn officer in another state or for the Federal Government for at least 1 year, provided there is no more than an 8-year break in employment, as measured from the separation date of the most recent qualifying employment to the time a complete application for an exemption under this subsection is submitted; or

(b) Served in the special operations forces for a minimum of 5 years, provided there is no more than a 4-year break from the applicant’s special operations forces experience, as measured from the separation date from the special operations forces to the time a complete application for an exemption under this subsection is submitted, is exempt in accordance with s. 943.131(2) from completing the commission-approved basic recruit training program.

(10) Achieve an acceptable score on the officer certification examination for the applicable criminal justice discipline.

(11) Comply with the continuing training or education requirements of s. 943.135.

Preference will be given to candidates with healthcare fraud investigative experience working in a Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, or five (5) years of sworn law enforcement experience, or five (5) years of work experience conducting healthcare fraud investigations.

Note :   All newly hired employees must obtain CJSTC Sworn Law Enforcement Certification within three months from the date of hire. This includes completion of the training courses, passing the CJSTC sworn law enforcement examination, and any other CJSTC requirement to obtain a Florida active sworn law enforcement certification.

The Work You Will Do :  The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following :

The duties of this position require a state certified law enforcement officer, who is required to bear firearms and must maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to chapter 943, Florida Statutes. The incumbent possesses the power of arrest pursuant to section 409.9205, Florida Statutes, and is charged with enforcing all matters addressed in 409.920, Florida Statutes.  These matters include but are not limited to :  fraud against the Medicaid Program, false claims against the Medicaid program, investigating possible criminal violations of any applicable state law pertaining to fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program, investigate allege abuse or neglect of patients, investigate the alleged misappropriation of patients private funds in health care facilities, and safeguarding the privacy rights of all individuals to prevent improper or illegal use of medical information.

This position is subject to the MFCU Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) Policy Number 2.02 regarding Unit Command Protocol and MFCU Organization, and requires members to adhere to the command protocol and the chain-of-command delineated in MFCU SOP 2.02.  This position will also require field deployment, possible staffing of the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC), and coordination of statewide responses to Declared States of Emergency and law enforcement investigations and operations throughout the state, as ordered by the MFCU Statewide Major and / or MFCU Chief of Law Enforcement.  This position is responsible for compliance with the law enforcement accreditation process and timely cooperation with requests from the MFCU Accreditation Manager and members of the Accreditation Team.

This is independent work conducting investigations of alleged violations of applicable laws pertaining to Medicaid fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program and / or the alleged abuse or neglect of patients in health care facilities governed by the State Medicaid program.  An employee in this position of Law Enforcement Lieutenant performs work which may include performing all aspects of Medicaid fraud investigations. This work includes but is not limited to, entering upon the premises of healthcare providers participating in the Medicaid program (excluding physicians) to examine all accounts and records relevant to investigation,  subpoena witnesses and materials, making arrests, serving search warrants, collecting of evidence, analyzing evidence, conducting interviews, preparing reports and exhibits to include testimony in courts, and collecting evidence for possible use in either administrative, civil or criminal judicial proceedings.

60% Conducts routine and complex investigations of possible Medicaid fraud and / or patient abuse, including interviews with witnesses and possible criminal violators. Make arrests when applicable. Serve and execute search warrants. Collect evidence for possible use in either administrative, civil or criminal judicial proceedings. Supervise criminal investigators, develop investigative strategies and evaluate the progress being made in on-going investigations. Review records collected during investigation and prepare reports pertaining to all aspects of the investigation for use in criminal prosecution, civil actions, and administrative referrals. Investigate, serve subpoenas, execute search warrants, make arrests and conduct all other law enforcement activity necessary for the full and complete investigation of matters involving Medicaid fraud and patient abuse. An employee in the position of Law Enforcement Lieutenant also supervises sworn and non-sworn criminal investigators and manages investigations of possible violations of applicable laws pertaining to Medicaid provider fraud, fraud in the administration of the Medicaid program, and / or the alleged abuse or neglect of patients in health care facilities receiving payment under the State Medicaid program and in assisted care living facilities. This work includes, but is not limited to, the management and supervision of both operational and administrative functions of assigned investigators and support staff within a regional office.

20% Review reports for accuracy and completeness, pertaining to all aspects of the investigation for use in criminal prosecution, civil actions and administrative referrals.  Assist investigators with the preparation of search warrants, arrest warrants, and grand jury presentments.

5% Assist Regional Captain or Regional Chief with the operational and administrative functions of the field office.

5% Assist in the prosecution of Medicaid fraud and / or patient abuse to include testimony in courts of law pertaining to the investigation.

5% Investigate, serve subpoenas, execute search warrants, make arrests and conduct all other law enforcement activity necessary for the full and complete investigation of matters involving Medicaid fraud and patient abuse.

5% Perform other related duties as assigned.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and / or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :   Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including :

IMPORTANT NOTICE :   To be considered for the position, all applicants must :

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and / or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.

NOTE :  Any required experience and / or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS / DRUG FREE WORKPLACE :   All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT :   The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY / ADA STATEMENT :  The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS :   Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at : https : / / www.sss.gov. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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.