Investigation Specialist Ii

Investigation Specialist II

Position Number:  | Salary: $1,735.25 - $1,783.25 biweekly CAD included.

Open Competitive

This ad will be used to fill multiple positions.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) is the agency charged with licensing and regulating State of Florida businesses and professionals, such as cosmetologists, veterinarians, condominiums, hotels, and restaurants. Our mission is to license efficiently and regulate fairly, and we strive to meet this goal in our day‑to‑day operations.

• Identify and apply specific portions of the Florida Statute with regard to allegations made against an association.
• Review evidence provided to determine if the evidence is sufficient to move forward with an investigation.
• Make calls to witnesses, complainants, and respondents to obtain verbal and written statements.
• Prepare written letters to complainants and respondents.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports to outline each allegation that was investigated.
• Maintain a wide range of general knowledge of the Department and other agencies’ functions to provide referral information to the public as needed.
• Effectively monitor case load to ensure cases are processed in a timely manner.
• Communicate with the supervisor daily.
• Conduct case and non‑related case travel.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply statutes and administrative rules to specific fact scenarios.
• Ability to conduct fact‑finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations.
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports.
• Skill with attention to detail and critical thinking.
• Skill with strong oral and written communication.
• Skill with customer service etiquette.

• Two years of investigative experience in researching and analyzing statutory issues.
• Two years of preparing investigative reports.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License.
• Case and non‑related case travel.

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university and two years investigative experience.
• Bilingual in both English and Spanish.

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:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Health insurance coverage (individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System and supports a drug‑free workplace. Veterans’ preference is available, and candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission.

Only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers shall be hired. We request applicants to notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide accommodations and to participate in background checks, physician assessment, drug screening, and direct deposit.