LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPTAIN - SES - 76002026

Requisition No: 880513 

Agency: Highway Safety and Motor Vehicle

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPTAIN - SES - 76002026

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 76002026 

Salary:  $71,000.04 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/19/2026 

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OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL

INVESTIGATIONS UNIT 1

*Selected Exempt Service (SES) Opportunity*

*Open Competitive Advertisement*

    
To be considered for this position, applicant responses to qualifying questions must be clearly stated within the employment history. Software systems, actual work experience, and years of employment must be clearly defined, or the application may not be considered for the position.

 
Contact Person: Randy Kosec, (850) 617-31047 InspectorGeneral@flhsmv.gov

The Organization

The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) provides highway safety and security through excellence in service, education, and enforcement. With a workforce of approximately 4,500 employees throughout the state, the Department is leading the way to A Safer Florida through the efficient and professional execution of its core mission: the issuance of driver licenses, vehicle tags and titles, and operation of the Florida Highway Patrol.

Our Benefits include

• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual and Sick Leave Package
• Nine Paid Holidays
• State Health and Life Insurance
• Educational Benefits
• Contributory Retirement Plan  

To learn more about FLHSMV and why it’s a great place to work, visit our website at: flhsmv.gov/careers.

If you're seeking employment with a meaningful mission, opportunities for skill growth and career advancement, competitive medical and life insurance, retirement benefits, ample vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, and educational assistance, consider building your career at FLHSMV!

Duties and Responsibilities

This is a sworn law enforcement position located in the Office of Inspector General (OIG). The OIG is responsible for conducting Department wide audits and investigations, both criminal and administrative, that detect fraud, waste and abuse, and administrative violations. As an Inspector, you will be responsible for planning and conducting sensitive and complex investigations of serious violations of law, policies, and procedures by Department employees or contractors. This includes investigations into alleged or suspected misfeasance, malfeasance, misconduct, harassment, discrimination complaints, and/or violations of law, rule, policy, or procedures.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of investigative techniques and standards, forensics, etc.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply department rules, policies, procedures and state statutes; particularly state law regarding law enforcement officer rights (chapter 112, F.S.), state law regarding agency inspectors general (chapter 20.055 F.S.), and bargaining unit contract provisions related to discipline and subject rights.
• Thorough knowledge of confidentiality requirements over investigative activities and records.
• Ability to describe events and facts accurately.
• Ability to effectively interview suspects, subjects, witnesses and others.
• Knowledge of data recovery and collection methodology/best practices.
• Ability to research, evaluate and analyze data; and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information.
• Skill in communicating effectively, verbally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain a positive image of the Office of Inspector General.
• Ability to work autonomously, make independent decisions, handle multiple priorities, and react professionally to changing conditions.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to candidates with the following:

• Two or more years of investigative experience
• Experience conducting internal investigations of sworn and non-sworn personnel
• Experience writing investigative finding/reports
• Certified Inspector General or Certified Inspector General Investigator from the Association of Inspectors General

Job Related Requirements

• Pass a physical examination, drug screen, and background check (including fingerprinting).
• Be currently certified in Florida as a sworn law enforcement officer.

General Information

• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment and/or oral interview.
• Applicants being considered for employment will be required to submit to a fingerprint-based background investigation, which will include a check of the criminal history records of the FBI.  Fingerprints and associated information/biometrics will be retained in the FBI’s Next Generation Identification (NGI) system and fingerprints may continue to be compared against fingerprints submitted to or retained by NGI.
• FLHSMV employees are paid once a month on the last workday of each month. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113 Florida Statutes.

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.