Financial Crime Investigator I
State of Florida
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Fort Lauderdale • Florida • United States
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Salary
💰 $41,000 per year
About the role
- Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.
- The mission of the Bureau of Public Assistance Fraud is to aggressively identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse to safeguard the integrity of taxpayer funded public assistance programs administered by the State of Florida.
- Conduct investigative activities under the direct supervision of an Investigations Manager.
- Administer oaths and affirmations in accordance with Chapter 414.411, Florida Statutes.
- Serve department-issued subpoenas in accordance with Chapter 414.411, Florida Statutes.
- Reviews case files related to suspected fraud in public assistance programs.
- Identifies documentary evidence pertinent to the suspected fraud.
- Prepares investigative plans.
- Gathers information necessary to investigate allegations.
- Utilizes public and private data systems as part of the investigative process.
- Interviews targets of the investigation and other community contacts as needed.
- Obtains written and/or verbal statements as required.
- Documents investigative efforts in automated information system.
- Applies Florida Statutes and public assistance policy as appropriate.
- Prepares affidavits with supporting documentary evidence and witness testimony.
- Works closely with Investigation Manager to determine outcome of investigations based on available evidence.
Requirements
- Minimum of four (4) years of professional work experience in criminal justice, law enforcement, conducting research/interviews, data analysis, investigations, financial auditing, or public assistance programs
- A post-secondary degree from an accredited university/college may be used as an alternative for the years of professional work experience on a year-for-year basis
- VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment
- Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.
Benefits
- State Group Health Insurance Coverage
- $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer)
- Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits
- 10 paid holidays each year
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
investigative activitiesdata analysisfinancial auditingconducting researchinterviewspreparing affidavitsdocumenting investigative effortsgathering informationidentifying evidenceadministering oaths
Soft Skills
communicationattention to detailcritical thinkingproblem-solvingcollaborationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsadaptabilitydecision-makingtime management
Certifications
VALID Driver’s License