INVESTIGATOR FOR PRIVACY - 41000455

Requisition No: 853121 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: INVESTIGATOR FOR PRIVACY - 41000455

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41000455 

Salary:  $56,000 - $64,890 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2025 

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Position Summary: The Office of the Attorney General, State of Florida, is seeking a highly talented, self-motivated, and analytical minded team member to investigate data breach matters assigned to the Privacy team. Located within the Consumer Protection Division in Ft. Lauderdale, the selected candidate will investigate data breach and privacy related matters for civil enforcement, as well as advise and assist on the need to coordinate referrals to Florida Department of Law Enforcement and other agencies on criminal investigative matters. 

Pay: $56,000 - $64,890 Annually, commensurate with experience

Qualifications: 

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two (2) years of experience with complex financial investigations or analysis, online scams or cybercrime investigations, or computer forensic investigations.
• A master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of the three (3) years of required experience.
• Investigative experience in fraud or white-collar crimes, financial investigations, cybercrime investigations, or computer forensics may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE).
• Entry level certifications in the following areas:

               - Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)

               - Microsoft Fundamentals

               - Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Practitioner

               - GIAC Information Security Fundamentals (GISF)

               - Google Cloud Digital Leader

• Experience with eDiscovery Platforms such as Nuix Discover Technology, Everlaw, Inc., and Relativity

The Work You Will Do:  This position will provide investigative support and assistance to the Bureau Chief and attorneys on the Privacy team, including but not limited to the following duties:

• Review and evaluate data breach notices for statutory compliance.
• Review and evaluate cyber security standards, protocols, and architecture.
• Review and evaluate consumer complaints to determine if a violation of Florida law exists. 
• Utilize computers and the internet to develop leads utilizing Social Media intelligence (SOCMINT) and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) techniques to further investigations. This will include capturing digital evidence during your research and compiling it in an acceptable format to be presented as evidence during litigation.
• Prepare investigative reports and memos.
• Present investigative case status briefings to attorneys and discuss investigative strategy with attorneys.
• Input and maintain data in Excel and other databases to analyze trends and develop investigative leads.
• Liaise with other law enforcement and regulatory agencies to develop investigative leads or to respond to requests for information.
• Prepare documents, exhibits, schedules, reports, and other pertinent information for use in cases litigated in civil courts of law. 
• Testify in court hearings, trials, and depositions regarding investigations for which they conducted.
• Perform analysis and conduct investigations which involve consumer protection privacy matters. 
• Examine cybersecurity incident responses and forensics reports, as well as corporate security policies and procedures. 
• Aid in drafting investigative subpoenas, pleadings, affidavits, and discovery requests.
• Draft inquiries for information to other law enforcement agencies, as well as responding to requests for information.
• Assist attorneys with special assignments, which may require extended hours and/or travel outside the worksite.
• Assist in enforcing Florida's Price Gouging Statute during declared States of Emergency.  This will include the need to review and evaluate consumer complaints to determine if a potential violation of Florida price gouging law exists. Conduct site visits and contact businesses to evaluate allegations of price gouging.  Assist with negotiating a resolution of the initial complaint.  Serve preservation letters and/or investigative subpoenas.  Obtain documents related to business pricing, then analyze and provide findings and recommendations determining whether a price appears unconscionable. Price Gouging enforcement will require working extended hours, working on weekends and may require working on holidays during a declared State of Emergency.
• Perform other related work as required.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers 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” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. 

NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. 
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, Fs.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //www.sss.gov. 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. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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 clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.