State of Florida

Part-Time Sworn Background Investigator

State of Florida

part-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Tallahassee • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $25 per hour

About the role

  • 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.
  • Conducting background investigations for the purpose of determining employment eligibility for sworn and nonsworn members who require access to sensitive or classified information in a non-biased clear and concise manner.
  • Investigators will conduct interviews with the subject of the investigation, references (both provided by the subject and those you develop independently) as well as neighbors, coworkers, supervisors, friends, and other associates, as necessary.
  • Investigators will conduct background investigations at places of employment, residences, law enforcement agencies (police agencies), courthouses, mental health facilities, financial education institutions, or other record repositories as needed.
  • Investigators report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on an issued government computer system.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or its equivalent.
  • ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; Possess a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification; or completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.
  • Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
  • Experienced in investigative backgrounds.
  • VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills
background investigationsinvestigative techniquesreport writingemployment eligibility determinationinterviewing skillsdata analysis
Soft skills
communicationattention to detailcritical thinkingindependencenon-bias
Certifications
Certified Florida Law Enforcement OfficerFlorida Law Enforcement Certification ExaminationFlorida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76)