Investigation Specialist Ii

INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II -

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Highlands, Lee, Manatee and Sarasota County.

Contact:
William Sullivan

Minimum Requirements:

A high school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience in conducting investigations, regulatory inspections or in law enforcement; or a bachelor's degree (4 years) from an accredited college or university can substitute for the required experience. Requires possession of a valid Class E driver license.

Educational

Note:

Graduates utilizing education attained in the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position will not be appointed until verification of the applicable degree has been obtained. Foreign trained graduates utilizing a degree attained outside of the United States to meet the minimum requirements of a position must be prepared to provide a copy of a credential evaluation conducted by an Approved Credential Evaluation Agency.

Additional Requirements:

Moderate travel, including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program, is required.

Notes:
To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate's use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

Successful applicants must pass a background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

Conducts investigations in all program areas pursuant to the authority of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, for alleged violations of Florida's consumer protection laws. Develops efficient investigative plans, interviews witnesses, and takes sworn testimony. Gathers documentary evidence, conducts surveillance activities, and conducts fact-finding conferences. Negotiates agreements to settle or conciliate complaints when necessary. Maintains active caseload with a moderate level of supervision and reviews newly assigned cases within 10 days.

Conducts background investigations on licensees or registrants to determine if an individual has falsified their license or registration application. Prepares and submits administrative reports and serves administrative orders, notices and subpoenas to applicants, licensees and/or witnesses. Prepares operational plans for regulatory inspections as required. Evaluates evidence of investigations and prepares detailed, factual and grammatically correct reports of investigation, which includes assembling evidence for consideration by legal counsel.

Prepares cases for prosecution, working with other enforcement agencies when necessary. Prepares and processes administrative and civil orders, and subpoenas where applicable. Assists in preparation for court or administrative presentation of cases, including making appearances to give testimony when necessary. Confers with members of the Department's Legal Staff, State Attorney's Office and Department of Legal Affairs staff as needed. Offers suggestions as a subject matter expert in consumer regulation.

Travels as necessary in the performance of these duties. Ensures that his/her immediate supervisor is informed of all matters relevant to investigations being conducted including the status and disposition of his/her case work. Ensures that the next available supervisor in the chain of command is informed in the event his/her immediate supervisor is unavailable. Submits, in a timely manner, database entries, periodic reports of activities, expense vouchers, time and leave requests, authorizations to travel, and other related documents and reports as required.

Performs research necessary to answer questions and assist consumers and others in a variety of subject areas. Reviews current literature on consumerism to stay abreast of the latest developments. Provides field level input to supervisors on consumer related issues and offers…