INSPECTOR - DC

Job Details

Requisition No: 876439, Agency:
Department of Corrections,

Working Title:

INSPECTOR – DC – , Pay Plan:
Career Service, Position Number: , Salary: $54,384.20, Posting Closing Date: 06/04/2026, Total Compensation Estimator Tool

Florida Department of Corrections;
We Never Walk Alone

Title:

INSPECTOR – INTERNAL AFFAIRS. This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service Inspector position located in Region 5 reporting to the Office of the Inspector General, Bureau of Internal Affairs.

Mission:
Protect and promote public integrity and accountability within the Department through investigations, audits, and inspections. Aim to detect and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct, ensuring efficient operation and upholding ethical conduct.

• Sarasota
• Desoto
• Charlotte
• Lee
• Collier
• Monroe
• Glades
• Hendry
• Broward
• Miami‑Dade
• Palm Beach
• Martin
• St. Lucie

• Conduct and lead complex investigations involving waste, fraud, abuse, public corruption, serious employee misconduct, and whistle blower investigations.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of OIG investigations and inquiries, following investigative procedures, interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subjects related to alleged violations of state law or departmental procedures.
• Write and review final investigative reports.
• Plan, lead, investigate, and conduct administrative (internal affairs or OIG), financial, and public corruption investigations.
• Conduct comprehensive whistle blower reviews and related investigations pursuant to FSS 112.3187 (Florida Whistle blower’s Act).
• Coordinate OIG investigations with the Office of the Chief Inspector General, Executive Office of the Governor.

• 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 through the Florida Retirement System (Pension Plan, 401(k) Investment Plan, Deferred Retirement Option Program, Deferred Compensation)
• Beginning July 1, 2024: no reemployment limitation for retirees starting the 7th calendar month from distribution date; no repayment required for prior distributions.

• Valid Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer certification issued by Florida Department of Law Enforcement / Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• At least 3 years of full‑time experience as a Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer.
• Valid driver’s license.
• At least 1 year of investigative experience.
• Official transcripts required if selected (for college/university degree).

• Comprehensive knowledge of Florida Statutes:
  Law Enforcement Officers’ and Correctional Officers’ Rights.
• Excellent time‑management and organization skills.
• Strong report‑writing skills.
• Strong investigative skills emphasizing comprehensive investigations and interviews.

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all applicants to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes before starting employment.

FDC hires only U.S. citizens and individuals authorized to work in the U.S. E‑Verify is used to confirm eligibility after completing the I‑9 form.

Eligible candidates receive Veterans’ Preference for Career Service vacancies. Documentation (e.g., DD Form 214, other required documentation) must be submitted with the application. Veterans’ Preference documentation is due by the closing of the vacancy announcement.

The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace. Employees are subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, Florida Statutes.