Investigation Specialist Ii

Join to apply for the INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II role at State of Florida
. This position is located in Gainesville and is part of the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco, Service Branch.

Requisition No: 867813
Agency:
Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title:

INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $1,471.70 to $1,608.12 biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 01/22/2026

The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licenses the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, collects and audits taxes, and enforces related laws. The division’s three bureaus – Licensing, Auditing, and Enforcement – comprise a team of approximately 325 personnel carrying out regulatory duties statewide.

As an inspector for the Division’s Bureau of Enforcement, you will:

• Educate licensees on minor compliance issues and file administrative cases against serious violations.
• Provide intelligence to sworn personnel by reporting activities suspected of criminal nature.
• Utilize assigned vehicle, uniforms, and equipment for inspections.

• Investigate violations of chapters 210, 561‑565, and 567‑569 of Florida Statutes.
• Conduct frequent observations and inspections of licensed business locations.
• Assess compliance with tobacco and alcohol laws and report findings to superiors.
• Assist the Bureau of Licensing with application site inspections.
• Prepare comprehensive written reports and administrative cases.
• Refer alleged criminal violations to sworn personnel for further investigation.
• Examine license records for compliance with applicable rules and laws.
• Assist in preparation for prosecution and other legal proceedings, including evidence collection and testimony.
• Identify tobacco tax non‑payment through inspection of cigarette tax stamps and invoices.
• Perform related administrative functions and assist the public, agency members, and investigators.
• Attend training sessions on relevant laws, counterfeit stamp detection, report writing, and courtroom procedures.

• Deductive reasoning
• Effective communication
• Independent decision‑making
• Evidence collection and analysis
• Strict confidentiality maintenance
• Accurate investigative report writing
• Planning, organizing, and coordinating work
• Information analysis and validation
• Fact‑finding interview and statement taking
• Relationship building with colleagues and stakeholders

• Valid State of Florida driver’s license (or obtain by hire date)
• Safe driving history
• Ability to work independently and complete daily inspections
• Successful completion of internal training program
• Pass law enforcement level II background screening
• Lift up to 50 pounds daily
• Stand and kneel for extended periods daily
• Reside within 70 miles of Gainesville District Office at time of hire
• Agree to participate in the Field Work Program

• Experience operating a portable electronic tablet/computer
• Experience in regulatory compliance, inspections, or quality assurance

• This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Gainesville Office for up to six months from the date of opening.

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee
• Earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
• Health insurance coverage (individual & family) for eligible employees
• $25,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees
• Supplemental insurance (dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.)
• Tax‑deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Tuition waiver program for approved State of Florida colleges or universities

Additional benefit information is available at State of Florida Benefits.

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

Veterans and service members are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference documentation requirements can be found at Veterans’ Preference.