INSPECTOR - DC

Job Title

Inspector – DC (Career Service Inspector)

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Closing Date: 06/04/2026

The Office of the Inspector General is seeking a Career Service Inspector responsible for conducting complex investigations, audits and inspections to protect public integrity within the Florida Department of Corrections. The successful candidate will lead investigations into waste, fraud, abuse, public corruption, serious employee misconduct and whistle blower reports. This is a sworn, non‑telework position required to report to the FDC office in their area of responsibility.

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

• Conduct or lead complex investigations involving waste, fraud, abuse, public corruption, serious employee misconduct and whistle blower cases.
• Ensure investigations are performed consistently with IG Directives and FDC Policies and Procedures.
• Interview complainants, witnesses and subjects related to alleged violations of state law or departmental procedures.
• Write and review investigative reports and final findings.
• Perform investigative, administrative, financial and public corruption investigations.
• Conduct comprehensive whistle blower reviews pursuant to FSS 112.3187 (Florida Whistle‑blower's Act).
• Coordinate IG investigations with the Office of the Chief Inspector General and the Executive Office of the Governor.

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Comprehensive health, life, accident, disability and hospitalization insurance
• Supplemental dental and vision insurance
• Tuition‑free college courses
• Retirement plans with the Florida Retirement System (Pension Plan, 401(k)‑type Investment Plan, Deferred Retirement Option Program, Deferred Compensation)

• Valid Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer certification issued by the 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.

• Comprehensive knowledge of Florida Statutes related to Law Enforcement Officers’ and Correctional Officers’ Rights (F.S. 118.672 and related provisions).
• Highly skilled in time management and organization.
• Strong report‑writing skills.
• Strong investigative skills with emphasis on comprehensive investigations and interviews.

Background screening requirement:
All applicants must pass a Level 2 background check per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, before commencing employment.

Employment eligibility:
The Florida Department of Corrections only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. and uses E‑Verify to confirm eligibility after completing the I‑9 form.

Drug‑free workplace:
All employees are subject to reasonable‑suspicion drug testing except as provided by F.S. 112.0455.

Veterans preference:
Candidates eligible for veterans preference receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and must attach supporting documentation with each submission.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.