LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 41001242

Law Enforcement Investigator II - 41001242

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. This Law Enforcement Investigator II position is in the Office of the Attorney General within the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, 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. 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, and safeguarding the privacy rights of all individuals to prevent improper or illegal use of medical information. 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 : annual and sick leave benefits, nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year, state group insurance coverage options, retirement plan options, and more! 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 and that gaps in employment are explained. Any required experience and / or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application. All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting. 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. The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). 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 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. 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.