FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATOR I (Pending Reclassification) - 43061896 Date: Nov 4, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforceoperations/humanresourcemanagement/forjobapplicants/everify) .Requisition No: 840598 Agency: Financial ServicesWorking Title: FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATOR I (Pending Reclassification) - 43061896Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 43061896 Salary: $40,000.08 Posting Closing Date: 11/18/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION BUREAU: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD CITY: JACKSONVILLE COUNTY: DUVAL TheCriminal Investigations Divisionencompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. With this broad responsibility, the division investigates a wide range of fraudulent and criminal acts including:
Insurance Fraud Investigations
Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations
Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations
Theft/Misuse of State Funds
Fire and Explosives Sample Analysis
Public Assistance Fraud
Mission Statement
Serving and safeguarding the public and businesses operating in the State of Florida against acts of fraud, arson, and the misuse of state funds.
Available links to the Agency and Division:
MyFloridaCFO (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/)
Criminal Investigations Division
SPECIAL NOTES:
This position requires a security background check which includes a financial credit report, and fingerprinting.
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE IN PEOPLE FIRSTANDEMAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT:
https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/cid/career-opportunities
Email Address: cidhiring@myfloridacfo.com
Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063
This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position.
Requirements:
Four (4) years of experience in Criminology, Social Sciences, or Business isrequired.A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university may be used as an alternative for the years of required experience.
Preference :
Applicants who are bilingual.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Please read below:
Please include the names and phone numbers for the supervisor(s) and/or Human Resource Department for all periods of employment.
Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume”.
Each field (address, city, and state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) should be completed.
If claiming Right to Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
Upon the selection of the top candidate, a current supervisory reference contact will be required.
Experience and/or degree requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered.
All successful candidates will be contacted for an interview by email that is provided on your state application.
Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal & written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?
Selection is athree-to-six-month processthat consists of the following:
Completed State of Florida Employment Application
Completed Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division Supplemental Application
Interview
Fingerprinting
Background Investigation
Financial credit report
Our Salary & Benefits
The base annual salary is $40,000.08.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
Benefits include:
Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
Pension and investment retirement plan options ( MyFRS (https://www.myfrs.com/) )
Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/workandlife/additionalbenefits/statetuitionwaiver) (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) - (Eligibility required) https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/public-service-application-for-forgiveness.pdf
Career training opportunities
$25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $30.00 per month
Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more
For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ .
Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of basic investigative techniques
Knowledge of rules of evidence
Knowledge of court procedure and requirements
Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
Ability to collect and analyze evidence.
Ability to use deductive reasoning.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to analyze information and determine its validity.
Ability to conduct surveillance activities.
Ability to write accurate investigative reports.
Ability to present detailed verbal presentations.
Ability to make independent decisions.
Ability to conduct thorough investigations.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
If applicable, (Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.)
Investigative Activities
Administer oaths and affirmations in accordance with Chapter 414.411, Florida Statutes
Serve department-issued subpoenas in accordance with Chapter 414.411, Florida Statutes
Displays knowledge, skills, and ability to perform job.
Contacts and interviews sources, witnesses, and suspects in regard to allegations of public assistance fraud or other financial crimes and contacts and interviews other sources of varying relationship with the suspect
Documents investigative efforts and findings through detailed investigative notes and the preparation of sworn statements from subjects and material witnesses obtained during face-to-face interviews conducted in the field.
Identifies, collects, examines, documents, analyzes, preserves, secures, transports, maintains (through chain of custody), and prepares physical evidence related to criminal investigations.
Prepares and assembles accurate and detailed investigative affidavits with supporting documentary evidence and witness testimony for criminal prosecution.
Utilizes public and private data systems in the gathering, examination, and evaluation of supporting evidence.
Monitors arrests, prosecutions and maintains liaison with prosecutor to assist in the prosecution.
Acts as a resource and/or coordinator for other agencies requesting assistance.
Displays competence and understanding of tasks and goals of investigation and applies specialized investigative knowledge and techniques.
Applies current Florida Statutes DFS Administrative Policies and Procedures, public assistance policy, and current case law relevant to all job-related functions as applicable
Properly testifies at legal proceedings.
Examines appropriate records; develops and implements sound investigative plans.
Works as a member of a team with other investigators and/or other investigative agencies as needed.
Demonstrates effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Administrative Activities
Documents investigative hours and expenses for cost accounting purposes
Updates AIM case status in accordance with contractual requirements.
Assists Investigation Manager in screening investigative assignments.
Presents evidence and testifies to investigative findings at administrative hearings.
Assists in training of new Financial Crime Investigators
Training/Proficiency
Successfully completes all required training.
All state-issued equipment is utilized and maintained in a safe and ready manner consistent with DFS Policies and Procedures
Applies current Florida Statutes, DFS Policies and Procedures, public assistance program policy, current case law relevant to all job-related functions.
Effectively utilizes public and private data systems in conducting investigations.
Performs Other Duties as Required.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: JACKSONVILLE, FL, US, 32209 Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville
Full-time- ID: #52830657
- State: Florida Jacksonville 32099 Jacksonville USA
- City: Jacksonville
- Salary: USD TBD TBD
- Showed: 2024-11-05
- Deadline: 2025-01-04
- Category: Et cetera