INSPECTOR GENERAL - 41500016 1 1

Requisition No: 868502 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: INSPECTOR GENERAL - 41500016 1 1

Position Number: 41500016 

Salary:  $70,000.00 - $106,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 01/31/2026 

Florida Gaming Control Commission

Class Title: Inspector General

Position Number: 41500016

Hiring Salary: $70,000.00 - $106,000.00 annually

(commensurate with experience)

***Open Competitive***

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida’s gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities.

The agency is overseen by five Commissioners who are appointed by the Governor, with Commissioners appointing an Executive Director who leads a team of nearly 200 staff members. The mission of the Florida Gaming Control Commission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Duties and Responsibilities:

The Inspector General will work under the direction of the Chair of the Commission as an independent and objective overseer of the Commission's programs. The Inspector General is a sworn law enforcement officer of the state in compliance with Section 943.1395, Florida Statutes with the powers, functions, and duties outlined in Section 16.711, F.S. Pursuant to Section 20.055, F.S., the Inspector General:

• Performs the duties and responsibilities as the Inspector General, with all delegated rights and authority. Provides investigative assistance and coordination to appropriate state and federal law enforcement agencies on joint investigations of the Commission's programs and operations. When necessary, also coordinates activities with other Florida Inspector General Offices.
• Manages the daily operations of the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
• Conducts/supervises administrative and criminal investigations against law enforcement and civilian members.
• Advises in the development of performance measures, standards, and procedures for the evaluation of the Commission's programs. 
• Coordinates and recommends appropriate activities and actions to promote economy and efficiency, as well as to prevent and detect fraud, waste, and abuse (FWA) in FGCC’s programs and operations.
• Receives and investigates whistle-blower complaints pursuant to Section 112.3187-112.31895, F.S. 
• Supervises the Internal Auditor, who assists with developing annual and long-range audit plans based on annual risk assessments.
• Supervises and directs audits, investigations, and management reviews.
• Supervises reviews and evaluates internal controls necessary to ensure the fiscal accountability of the agency.
• Supervises the reviews of financial compliance, electronic data processing, and performance audits of the agency.
• Serves as the agency coordinator for audits by the Auditor General, as well as monitoring the implementation of responses to these audits.
• Documents the receipt of complaints and maintains the agency's official database and formal reports on all investigations relating to employee misconduct, FWA, as well as internal and external audit files and reports.
• Prepares an annual report and submits it to the Commission's Chair. 
• Serves as the agency Accreditation Manager for the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation (CFA), Inspector General.
• Develops and initiates basic directives and standards to provide for administrative and operational programs that result in efficient and effective investigations.
• Develops and implements quality standards for investigations conducted by the Office of Inspector General using the Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General (Green Book) as a guide.
• Establishes and provides ongoing monitoring of investigation efforts to determine the effectiveness of programs and to enhance existing programs.
• As a member of a law enforcement agency, during any critical incident or disaster (both natural and man-made), this position may be designated as an essential service position for a given period, and you may be required to work after normal business hours, during office closures, or during weekends and/or holidays when needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as necessary.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of generally accepted and governmental accounting principles and auditing standards.
• Knowledge of management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of the methods of compiling and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of internal control systems.
• Knowledge of rules of evidence.
• Ability to direct and conduct operational reviews and investigations to ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
• Ability to prepare comprehensive final reports of audits, investigations, and reviews.
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to conduct interviews and take statements.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to a program of operational and management efficiency.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work, and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to supervise others.
• Ability to formulate policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a current FDLE/CJSTC certification as a sworn law enforcement officer, in accordance with Chapter 943.13, F.S.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting, or with a major in business which includes five courses in accounting, and 5 years of experience as an internal auditor or independent postauditor, electronic data processing auditor, accountant, or any combination thereof. The experience shall at a minimum consist of audits of units of government or private business enterprises, operating for profit or not for profit; or
• A master’s degree in accounting, business administration, or public administration from an accredited college or university and 4 years of experience as an internal auditor or independent postauditor, electronic data processing auditor, accountant, or any combination thereof. The experience shall at a minimum consist of audits of units of government or private business enterprises, operating for profit or not for profit; or
• A certified public accountant license issued pursuant to chapter 473 or a certified internal audit certificate issued by the Institute of Internal Auditors or earned by examination, and 4 years of experience as an internal auditor or independent postauditor, electronic data processing auditor, accountant, or any combination thereof. The experience shall at a minimum consist of audits of units of government or private business enterprises, operating for profit or not for profit.

Additional Requirements:

• The Inspector General shall possess at appointment, or obtain within the first year after appointment, a certification from the Association of Inspectors General as a certified Inspector General. The Inspector General must have one or more other professional certifications, such as certified inspector general investigator, certified inspector general auditor, certified public accountant, certified internal auditor, certified governmental financial manager, or certified fraud examiner, certified financial crimes investigator or other related certification, or be a licensed attorney.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida in the Southwood Office Complex.

Contact:  If you should have any questions, please contact: Lisa.Mustain@flgaming.gov. 

BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR THE STATE OF FLORIDA:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
• Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
• Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
• Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
• Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com)!
• Deferred compensation plans!
• FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
• Flexible Spending Accounts!
• Tuition waivers!

IMPORTANT NOTICES: 

• The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
• This position requires a Level II background screening and/or drug screening including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct this background screening.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

Special 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 Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed
to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and
improving employment outcomes. 

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.