FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-ECONOMIC CRIMES - 43005194

Requisition No: 863030 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-ECONOMIC CRIMES - 43005194

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43005194 

Salary:  $62,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2025 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR – ECONOMIC CRIMES (FI-EC) - NON-SWORN POSITION

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

BUREAU: WORKERS’ COMPENSATION FRAUD, OFFICE OF FISCAL INTEGRITY

CITY: TALLAHASSEE

COUNTY: LEON

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for the Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Fraud. This advertisement is for a Financial Investigator – Economic Crimes (FI-EC)  position which is a NON-SWORN position.

Click here for additional information about the Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division.

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA PEOPLE FIRST AND SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING:

EMAIL ADDRESS: cidhiring@myfloridacfo.com                        

Click here for Supplemental Application.

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.

QUESTIONS

Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063

SPECIAL NOTES:

High School Diploma or its' equivalent is required.

Additional requirements:

• Five (5) years of professional work experience in one or more of the following areas: Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Economics, Business Administration (Finance, Management, Organizational Behavior), Criminal Justice, Forensic Accounting, Financial Fraud, or Cybersecurity. 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.
• Experience interpreting financial statements, bank records, and/or financial transactions
• Experience in accounting, cash flow analysis and/or producing analytical financial reports.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, to include Word, Excel, and Outlook, and the ability and skills to effectively use this software.

Preferences:

• Professional certifications: Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
• Experience in law enforcement, regulatory agencies, or financial compliance is preferred.
• 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.

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 education requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered.

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

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 a three-to-six-month process where the successful applicants MUST PASS the Oral and Written Exam, as well as a Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) background prior to beginning.

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 employee benefits including:

• 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 (For more information, please click: www.myfrs.com );
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click:  https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

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Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of basic accounting and auditing principles. Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.  Knowledge of monitoring techniques. Knowledge of basic mathematics. Knowledge of advanced investigative techniques. Knowledge of the rules and evidence. Knowledge of court procedures and requirements.

Ability to review, analyze and evaluate financial data. Ability to examine and audit financial records. Ability to prepare financial audit reports. Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to conduct research and prepare reports. Ability to probe and obtain critical facts. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to conduct investigations. Ability to prepare exhibits and schedules for presentation in court. Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner. Ability to provide expert testimony in state and federal court.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

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.

This position has responsibilities involving procedures adopted by the Department, Division, and Bureau. The procedures are part of the internal control structure used to provide reasonable assurance that objectives are met. This position shall use, comply with, and, if needed, improve these controls and procedures in the performance of duties within the Office of Fiscal Integrity.

Incumbent is under the direct supervision of the Fiscal Integrity Lieutenant:

1. Conducts financial investigations in insurance fraud, finance and securities fraud cases.

2. Investigates violations of state fiscal laws, rules and regulations.

3. Interviews and secures statements from principals, employees and other witnesses.

4. Performs cash flow analysis, collects and evaluates documents and other evidence.

5. Prepares final reports on financial investigations, setting forth information and evidence obtained.

6. Testifies at administrative, civil and criminal court hearings and trials resulting from these investigations.

7. Maintains liaison and performs joint investigations with federal, state and local law enforcement.

8. Prepares documents, exhibits, schedules and other pertinent information for use in criminal prosecution of economic fraud cases in a court of law.

9. Assists state attorneys in the prosecution of economic fraud cases.

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