LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001367

Requisition No: 863028 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001367

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43001367 

Salary:  $63,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 11/06/2025 

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

CLASS TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II – DIGITAL FORENSIC EXAMINER (SWORN INSURANCE FRAUD DETECTIVE)

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

BUREAU: BUREAU OF INSURANCE FRAUD

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 a Bureau of Insurance Fraud detective.

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

SPECIAL NOTES:

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.

QUESTIONS:

Job Line phone number: (850)-413-4063

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.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• ACTIVE Florida Law Enforcement Compliance/Certification of Equivalency of Training from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.

For Law Enforcement Investigator II

• Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.
• Minimum one (1) year professional experience in digital forensics or cybersecurity

Preferences:

• A degree from an accredited college or university.

• 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.
• Certified Forensic Computer Examiner (CFCE)
• DEASTP – Digital Evidence Acquisition Specialist Training Program
• Cellebrite Certified Operator/Physical Analyst (CCO/CCPA)

College education can be substituted at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of one year required experience.

*NOTE: Correctional Officer and Correction Probational Officer Certifications DO NOT meet the requirements of the job description.

The Division requires you to live no more than 50 miles from your residence to your assigned duty station (office). The mileage will be determined by geodesic distance (direct line) from their address of resident to the address of their assigned office.

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.

LEI II annual salary is $63,000.00.

A CAD (Competitive Area Differential) of $4,999.80 will apply only to those applying for positions in the following counties Palm Beach, Broward and Dade.

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 Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exam, CJSTC background prior to beginning.

Our Salary & Benefits – CAREER SERVICE SPECIAL RISK

• Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually
• Pension and investment retirement plan options (MyFRS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
• Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) - (Eligibility required)  https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/public-service-application-for-forgiveness.pdf 

• $25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
• Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $50.00 per month for individuals or $180 per month for family
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more

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Pay Additives and Competitive Area Differential (CAD)

• Criminal Justice Incentive Pay - up to $1,560 annually
• Clothing allowance up to $500.00 annually
• Take home car - approximately $10,000.0 in savings annually
• Specialty pay additives: FTO and Lead Detective
• CAD pay up to $5000.00 for Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties

Programs

• Participation on state and federal task forces
• Community Outreach
• Honor Guard
• Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team (DFAST)

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge:

Digital Forensics & Cybersecurity

• Principles of forensic acquisition, preservation, and analysis of digital evidence
• Cybersecurity fundamentals including CIA triad, defense-in-depth, and MITRE ATT&CK
• Data recovery techniques including encryption, obfuscation, and deleted file retrieval
• Common attack vectors and detection strategies
• Incident response lifecycle and NIST SP 800-61 guidance
• Forensic tools and platforms: EnCase, FTK, Cellebrite, X-Ways, Magnet AXIOM
• Operating systems and file systems: Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, NTFS, FAT32, APFS

Law Enforcement & Legal Frameworks

• Florida law enforcement certification requirements (Chapter 943, Florida Statutes)
• Chain-of-custody protocols and courtroom admissibility standards
• Laws, legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, and agency rules
• Criminal investigation procedures and evidentiary standards

Public Safety & Security

• Weaponry, security operations, and protection of people, data, and property
• Executive orders, democratic political processes, and public safety regulations

Communication & Grammar

• Principles of correct grammar usage
• Technical writing and documentation standards

Skills:

Forensic & Technical

• Imaging and analysis of digital devices, cloud storage, and removable media
• Log analysis across EDR, SIEM, network appliances, and cloud services
• Use of KQL, SQL, and analytics platforms for search and visualization
• Security event correlation and alert tuning
• Technical reporting for legal and investigative purposes
• Tool evaluation and integration of emerging forensic technologies

Investigative & Operational

• Field operations including digital triage, search warrants, and evidence collection
• Collaboration with detectives, prosecutors, and stakeholders
• Surveillance, undercover operations, and confidential source management
• Driving and operating motor vehicles safely and responsibly

Communication & Testimony

• Clear verbal and written communication
• Expert testimony in court and professional presentation of findings
• Structured inquiry and logical reasoning for decision-making

Abilities:

Cognitive & Analytical

• Use logic and analysis to evaluate investigative approaches
• Multitask and prioritize multiple cases with accuracy
• Adapt to rapidly evolving technologies and investigative techniques

Behavioral & Interpersonal

• Communicate with clarity and precision; actively listen and engage respectfully
• Work independently or collaboratively under minimal supervision
• Follow procedures and escalate appropriately
• Handle sensitive information with discretion and integrity

Physical & Environmental

• Perform physical labor and withstand exertion
• Work in dangerous, high-stress, or extended deployments across the state
• Maintain readiness for 24/7 law enforcement duties, including bearing firearms

Organizational & Strategic

• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Maintain certification and professional standards

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.

The duties of this position require a constituted law enforcement officer subject to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The incumbent is required to bear firearms. The incumbent is required to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.

The Digital Forensic Examiner is a sworn law enforcement investigator position responsible for the collection, preservation, and forensic analysis of digital evidence in support of criminal and administrative investigations. The examiner will utilize specialized forensic hardware and software tools to acquire, process, and analyze digital media, while ensuring proper chain-of-custody and evidentiary standards. The examiner’s findings will support investigative leads, case development, and courtroom testimony.

Digital Forensic Examiner Activities 

• Perform forensic imaging and analysis of computers, mobile devices, removable media, cloud storage, and other digital platforms.
• Recover and examine digital artifacts including emails, documents, internet history, messaging applications, geolocation data, metadata, and deleted files.
• Utilize forensic tools to extract and analyze data while maintaining strict chain-of-custody protocols to ensure evidentiary integrity.
• Prepare detailed forensic reports using both digital and traditional reporting methods, clearly documenting methodologies, findings, and conclusions.
• Provide expert testimony in court regarding forensic procedures and results, supporting legal proceedings with technical clarity.
• Collaborate with detectives, investigators, and prosecutors to identify and interpret digital evidence relevant to ongoing cases.
• Participate in search warrants, evidence collection, and on-scene digital triage operations as needed.
• Investigate crimes involving digital media, ensuring proper recovery and preservation of evidence from various devices.
• Continuously research and evaluate emerging forensic technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance investigative capabilities.

Investigative Activities 

• Conduct extensive investigations. Responsibilities to include following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, making arrests.

• Conduct follow-up latent investigations, interviewing witnesses and interrogation of suspects as appropriate in order to secure background information on suspect(s).
• Identify and arrest criminal suspects. Prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney.

• Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assists in preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
• Identifies, recruits, documents, and supervises confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures.
• Collects, seizes, protects, maintains, transports and documents evidence consistent with statutes, current case law, and Division Policies and Procedures.
• Displays sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
• Provides investigative support to Division personnel and to other public safety entities.
• Applies diverse knowledge and research methods.
• Development of strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Monitors arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures. Maintains liaison with Prosecutor.

• Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees. 
• Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
• Performs disaster related duties as requested.

Planning and Organizing 

• Provides complete and accurate collection of data/information, evaluation, and dissemination.
• Displays initiative and organizational skills in conducting investigative activities.
• Prepares and implements investigative plan.
• Focuses investigation on objectives necessary for prosecution and closure of cases.
• Displays creative planning and seeks innovative resolutions.
• Goals, objectives, and assignments are met efficiently and in a timely manner.
• Consistently allocates resources to maximize efficiency and successful case completion.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and monitors expenditures.

• Develops case targets.

Training

• Participate in training and collaboration involving digital forensics best practices such as knowledge-sharing forums and networking. 

Performs other related duties as required.  

THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 60L-32.

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.