INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - 80037871

Requisition No: 858945 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - 80037871

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80037871 

Salary:  $1,885.75 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/28/2025 

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ANTICIPATED VACANCY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

LOCATION: To be determined (Available Counties: Leon, Jefferson, Liberty, Wakulla and Gadsden) 

STARTING SALARY: $1,885.75 Bi-Weekly.  (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

CONTACT PERSON: Edward Smith, (850) 717-2479

DESCRIPTION:

This is a highly responsible position within the Office of Inspector General. The incumbent performs complex investigations and inquiries of administrative, civil rights, and Whistle Blower Act allegations that impact the Department of Juvenile Justice. The incumbent prepares carefully researched, thoroughly documented, and factually precise reports of investigations to be used by department managers, law enforcement, and other authorities in the resolution of these matters. This position requires travel and therefore the incumbent must possess a valid driver’s license.

Conducts investigations and prepares written investigative reports and inquiries into allegations made against department personnel and providers of the Department of Juvenile Justice. This includes interviewing and interrogating department employees, provider employees, offenders, and persons outside the agency to gather facts and information. 

Independently plan and manage a caseload to prioritize work assignments based on the seriousness of the allegation, timeliness of reporting, and needs of the department.

Liaison with and coordinate criminal investigations with the local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies and other organizations.

Respond as directed to serious incidents or as directed by the Inspector General, Chief of Investigations, or Investigations Coordinator. 

Attends all mandatory training associated with the tasks required of this position. 

Performs other related duties as assigned by supervisor. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis.

Knowledge of investigative techniques.

Ability to conduct fact-finding research and interviews and take statements.

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

Ability to conduct operational reviews to ensure efficiency of operations and compliance with applicable policies and procedures.

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data.

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.

Ability to use deductive reasoning.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.

Ability to work independently and make independent decisions.

Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Ability to communicate effectively.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Ability to travel.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience working in an environment where you must keep confidentiality.

A bachelor's degree.

Professional or non-professional experience can substitute on a year for year basis for the bachelor's degree.

At least five years’ experience conducting criminal or administrative investigations.

Experience authoring professional investigative reports which document administrative/internal or criminal investigations. 

Experience working for a law enforcement agency, correctional facility or facility that handles juvenile offenders.

Ability to Travel.

SPECIAL NOTES:

All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your Candidate Profile.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable.  Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

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.