INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 41500119 1

Requisition No: 813660 

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 41500119 1

Position Number: 41500119 

Salary:  $42,000.00 - $44,181.96 

Posting Closing Date: 05/31/2024 

Florida Gaming Control Commission

Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering

Investigation Specialist II - 41500119

Hiring Salary: $42,000.00 - $44,181.96

Tallahassee, FL

Overview:

The newly created Florida Gaming Control Commission (“FGCC”) is a five-member commission appointed by the Governor. The FGCC is charged with investigating and enforcing Florida pari-mutuel and gaming statutes and rules.

The FGCC’s Office of Pari-Mutuel is searching for a dynamic Investigation Specialist II.

Position Responsibilities:

This is work-conducting investigations which may include processing of appeals and/or extensive field work involving alleged complex violations of Florida Statutes. The incumbent of this position is responsible for conducting background investigations of applicants for occupational licensing, and conducting investigations of possible violations of Chapters 550, 551, and Sections 849.086, Florida Statutes.

Primary duties of the position will require the investigation of complaints and alleged violations of Chapter 550 and 551, and Section 849.086, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 61-D, Florida Administrative Code, including:

• Conducting background investigations of applicants for PMW/Slots occupational licenses.
• Responsible for securing, evaluating and documenting evidence.
• Opening case files in Versa Regulation and prepares written, detailed investigation reports.
• Coordinating with law enforcement agencies on violations of mutual concern.
• Assisting attorneys in the preparation of cases, and testify at hearings of substantiated violations.
• Monitoring permit holder’s internal controls.
• Assisting Tallahassee staff as needed.
• Conducting undercover investigations and operates surveillance equipment as needed.
• Performing regular and routine inspections of pari-mutuel/slot facility operations to ensure compliance with Section 849.086, Chapter 550 and 551, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 61D, Florida Administrative Code.
• Briefing and advising the Investigative Supervisor and Chief of Investigations regarding active investigations and developing areas of concern.
• Performing related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply applicable Florida Statutes, rules, policies and procedures relating to the pari-mutuel industry.
• Ability to collect, record, and verify data relating to the pari-mutuel industry.
• Ability to use available technology to perform duties including computer software, hardware & data systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• NOTE: ONLY CANDIDATES WITH FIVE (5) YEARS OR MORE INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE OR SIMILAR PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

•  Investigative experience is defined as independent investigative experience which includes the following activities: interviewing and interrogating witnesses, collecting and analyzing data and evidence, writing and summarizing case narratives, and testifying at criminal proceedings and administrative hearings. Experience must be clearly supported on employment application.

• NON-QUALIFYING INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Routine police patrol, traffic enforcement, building surveillance, collection of delinquent accounts, skip tracing, credit checking, hotel or store detective, parole officer, correction officer, security guard, or any other position which does not involve the level of field investigation as those positions described above.

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee , Florida.

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 our Senior Management Service (SMS), Select Exempt Service (SES), and Career Service (CS) 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 that allow eligible employees to take up to six credit hours per semester, tuition free at any state university or state college!

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 security background check 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 check.

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 State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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

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.

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.