Senior Inspector - Dc - 70018211

Senior Inspector - DC

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position based out of Central Office of the Office of the Inspector General, Central Intake and Compliance Unit. This position requires travel up to 50% of the work week for work-related reassignments. Candidate must be willing and able to travel as needed throughout the State of Florida.

Our mission in the Office of the Inspector General at the Florida Department of Corrections is to protect and to promote public integrity and accountability within the Department through investigations, audits, and inspections. We aim to detect and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct, ensuring that the Department operates efficiently and effectively while upholding public integrity.

This is a career service, Inspector position responsible for conducting investigations in accordance with §20.055, F.S. (Agency Inspectors General), §944.31, F.S. and §§ .31895, F.S. (Whistle-blower Act), in addition to following Department policies and procedures and OIG directives. Properly applies Whistle Blower provisions pursuant to §§.31895, F.S. when conducting whistle-blower investigations or determinations. Knowledge of statutes pertaining to confidentiality requirements as they relate to Whistle-blower investigations, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Protected Health Information (PHI).

Maintains any training, continuing education, and certification requirements as established by the Agency or Inspector General.

The incumbent Senior Inspector is certified by the CJSTC in accordance with §944.31, F.S. as a Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer position with the primary duty to conduct administrative investigations of matters relating to the Department of Corrections. Additionally, through a mutual aid agreement, this position assists other agencies upon request in controlling and securing areas during civil disturbances and natural disasters.

Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits. Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance. Tuition-Free college courses. Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan) Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan) Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) Deferred Compensation.

Meet the minimum qualifications and standards as set forth in section 943.13, Florida Statute and possess an active Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer Certification. Must possess at least seven (7) years of full-time experience as a Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer within a criminal justice agency with four (4) of the seven (7) years of experience conducting internal affairs/administrative investigations or conducting investigations within an Office of Inspector General.

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for two (2) years of the 4 years of investigative experience An associate degree from an accredited college can substitute for one (1) year of the 4 years of investigative experience Valid Driver's license.