Investigator, Government, Police Officer

Benefits

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage through CHP and Blue Cross/Blue Shield.
• Various plans for dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options are available.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays each year.
• One Personal Holiday each year.
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (paid 100% by employer).
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida colleges and universities for up to six credit hours per semester.
• Seven paid weeks of Maternity Leave, plus two paid weeks of Care and Bonding Leave.

• Conduct violation of supervision hearings, inmate interviews, and clemency investigations for the Executive Board of Clemency.
• Conduct probable cause (parole only) and final violation hearings for alleged parole, conditional release, addiction recovery, and control release violators.
• Provide initial interview to advise alleged violators of the charges and due process rights, and assess need for legal counsel.
• Schedule hearings, obtain witness information, issue subpoenas, and secure attendance and production of documents.
• Conduct violation hearings and make written recommendations to the Florida Commission on Offender Review.
• Check inmate populations of Florida county jails to determine presence of alleged violators reported to the Commission.
• Conduct probable cause hearings for other states pursuant to the Interstate Compact Agreement.
• Conduct comprehensive confidential clemency investigations for the Board of Executive Clemency on various types of clemency requests.
• Conduct Restoration of Civil Rights Investigations without a hearing, verifying status of pecuniary penalties and restitution.
• Perform interviews and investigations in connection with inmates eligible for parole consideration, including analyzing prison files, conducting pre-parole investigations, and making recommendations regarding suitability of proposed release plans.

• High school diploma.

• Knowledge of criminal justice principles and practices, legal terminology, and methods and techniques of reviewing, researching, and summarizing criminal and social data.
• Knowledge of fact‑finding and problem‑solving techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to conduct interviews and investigations and to communicate concise and accurate information.
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to handle matters of highly confidential nature.
• Ability to work independently.

Preference may be given to applicants that possess a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.

Background screening is required for all applicants. Successful completion of State and National criminal history checks, as well as screening in accordance with Chapter 435, F.S., and if applicable Chapter 408, F.S., is a condition of employment. Background investigations include fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks.

Employees are subject to background re‑screening at least every five (5) years.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Veterans who meet Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here and are due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or the People First Service Center in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.