Job Description
LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001794
Date: Oct 28, 2025
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.
OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CLASS TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II (SWORN INSURANCE FRAUD DETECTIVE)
DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
BUREAU: BUREAU OF INSURANCE FRAUD
CITY: MIAMI
COUNTY: MIAMI-DADE
The Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for a Bureau of Insurance Fraud detective.
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
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.
THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE.
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.
Must be 19 years of age.
For Law Enforcement Investigator II
Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.
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.
NOTE: Correctional Officer and Correction Probational Officer Certifications DO NOT meet the requirements of the job description.
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.
Individuals that have less than three years of sworn law enforcement experience may be considered at a Law Enforcement Investigator I, depending upon the agency’s needs.
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 from your address to the office address.
If selected for an interview, interview will be conducted in person.
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.
Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application. Any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in answering 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, and CJSTC background prior to beginning.
A CAD (Competitive Area Differential) of $4,999.80 will apply only to those applying for positions in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties.
Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.
Benefits include:
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
$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
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
Minimum qualifications
Knowledge of investigative and surveillance principles and techniques.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations.
Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to deal with individuals’ critical situations in an effective manner.
Ability to gather and preserve evidence.
Ability to describe facts and events accurately.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to analyze and interpret data.
Ability to effectively interview suspects, complainants and witnesses.
Brief description of duties
Incumbent is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief efforts.
Conduct extensive investigations including following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, and making arrests.
Conduct follow-up latent investigations, interviewing witnesses and interrogation of suspects as appropriate to secure background information on suspects.
Identify and arrest criminal suspects. Prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney.
Provide expert testimony and assist in preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
Identify, recruit, document, and supervise confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures.
Collect, seize, protect, maintain, transport and document evidence per statutes and Division Policies and Procedures.
Display sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
Provide investigative support to Division personnel and to other public safety entities.
Apply diverse knowledge and research methods; develop strategic and tactical intelligence.
Monitor arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures; maintain liaison with Prosecutor.
Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees.
Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
Perform disaster-related duties as requested.
Additional notes
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how benefits will be affected if re-employed with the State of Florida.
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).
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. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time
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