SENIOR INVESTIGATOR - 41000122

Requisition No: 876059 

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: SENIOR INVESTIGATOR - 41000122

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 41000122 

Salary:  $65,000.00 to $71,400.00 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 06/07/2026 

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This is an Anticipated Vacancy

Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. 

Position Summary: This is a non-sworn, Select Exempt Service, Senior Investigator position in the Office of the Attorney General within the Inspector General's Office in Tallahassee, Florida. 

Pay: $65,000.00 to $71,400.00 Annually

Minimum Qualifications: 

1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of investigative experience OR seven (7) years of investigative experience, preferably with at least two of those years being in an Inspector General's Office, Internal Affairs, or similar/equivalent environment (i.e., conducting investigations involving an agency's or organization's employees).

2. Experience conducting one or more of the following types of investigations:
    a. Criminal
    b. Sexual Harassment
    c. Discrimination
    d. Whistle-blower
    e. Administrative

3. Experience conducting interviews of complainants, witnesses, and subjects of investigation and obtaining sworn statements.

4. Experience writing investigative reports and affidavits in a logical manner, with appropriate articulation of events and situations, and demonstrating appropriate grammar, syntax, punctuation and spelling.

5. Experience identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence.

6. Experience interpreting violations of laws, rules, policies, or procedures.

7. Must be able to obtain/maintain a Florida Notary Public (must be or become a Florida resident).

8. Experience working with computer-based software, such as word-processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.

9. Ability to travel. 

10. Valid driver's license.

Preference will be given to applicants with:

• Two or more years working in an Inspector General's Office, Internal Affairs, or similar/equivalent environment (i.e., conducting investigations involving an agency's or organization's employees);
• Professional certification directly related to conducting OIG or internal investigations; 
• Extensive experience in conducting EEOC, Whistle-blower, and/or Administrative investigations.

The Work You Will Do: The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following: 

The duties and responsibilities of this position stem from enforcement of Chapter 20.055, Florida Statutes, administrative rules, policies and procedures of the Department, and other state and federal statutes and laws. The duties of this position are performed under the guidance and direct supervision of the Law Enforcement Major in the Inspector General’s Office.

This position’s primary responsibility is to conduct independent, administrative internal investigations, of alleged violations of law, rule, administrative code, Departmental policies, procedures, or allegations pertaining to fraud, waste, or abuse within Department programs by Department employees or contractors.

These investigations require a full understanding of Department policies, state personnel rules and regulations, collective bargaining contracts, the Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights and Whistleblower statutes.  The activities of this position are highly confidential and are related to maintaining the integrity and efficiency of the Department at every level.  This position may require some extended hours and/or travel.

This is independent work and the Senior Investigator must maintain knowledge of current statutes or regulatory guidance, and investigative skills to effectively conduct investigations, including obtaining and maintaining certification as a EEO Investigator and as a Certified Inspector General Investigator.

The duties of this position include taking sworn statements and requires the Senior Investigator to obtain and maintain commission as a Florida Notary Public.

This position will participate in the maintenance of accreditation with the Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc. and may be required to participate as an Accreditation Manager.

This position may provide testimony at administrative or personnel hearings, and any other legal proceedings as needed.

This position assists other investigative partners or agencies in conducting their investigations when approved and directed by the Inspector General.

Performs all other related duties as requested.  

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers 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” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.  

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained. 

NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise. 
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

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 Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //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. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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.