OPS Part-Time Sworn Background Investigator

Requisition No: 868258 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: OPS Part-Time Sworn Background Investigator

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 4335009 

Salary:  $25.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 02/04/2026 

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

WORKING TITLE: OPS PART- TIME SWORN BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

BUREAU: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES SECTION, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION

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 the Operational Support Services Section. This advertisement is for a OPS Background Investigator position which is a SWORN position.

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.

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.

QUESTIONS

Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.

• ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; Possess a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification; or completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.
• Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Experienced in investigative backgrounds.
• VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.

 Preferences:

• A degree from an accredited college or university.

• Experience conducting fact-finding interviews with members of the public to gather information.
• Experience in working in a law enforcement agency or a government investigative agency.
• 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.

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

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.

The hourly rate for this position is $25.00 per hour. The anticipated hours worked per week is 20-30 hours.

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.

THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?

Selection is a three-to-six-month process where the successful applicants MUST PASS the Oral Interview, CJSTC background prior to beginning.

If selected for an interview, interview will be conducted in person.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic investigations techniques.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in English both verbally and written.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze informed and determine its validity.
• Ability to write accurate investigation reports and present detailed presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with others.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality ethics and integrity.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to work in MS Window based operating environment, including proficiency with Microsoft Office (word, Excel, PowerPoint), Internet and E-Mail.
• Ability to work independently and securely with little day to day supervision.

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.

Conducting background investigations for the purpose of determining employment eligibility for sworn and nonsworn members who require access to sensitive or classified information in a non-biased clear and concise manner.

Investigators will conduct interviews with the subject of the investigation, references (both provided by the subject and those you develop independently) as well as neighbors, coworkers, supervisors, friends, and other associates, as necessary.

Investigators will conduct background investigations at places of employment, residences, law enforcement agencies (police agencies), courthouses, mental health facilities, financial education institutions, or other record repositories as needed.

Investigators report all obtained information in a clear and concise report on an issued government computer system.

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.