Division of Insurance Fraud

Law Enforcement - Certified
Detectives and Criminal Investigators - L4
Law Enforcement Investigator II

Required Experience for Law Enforcement Investigator II

• Minimum two (2) years sworn law enforcement experience is required. A college degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. Special preference will be given to applicants with Florida Law Enforcement Certification and a college degree; and to applicants with any insurance examiner experience as an adjuster, investigator, or examiner; to applicants with any financial auditing or certified fraud examiner experience such as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Fraud Examiner or financial auditing or financial investigations and to applicants with a college degree from an accredited college or university. This is an OPEN HIRING POOL FOR SIX MONTHS. Applicants will be continuously selected. This position requires a physical agility test, an EKG, a security background check, including fingerprinting, polygraph, psychological assessment and successful completion of urine drug test as a condition of employment.

Basic Duties of LEI II

• Conduct interviews with a wide range of persons

• Secure documentary evidence

• Take sworn statements

• Conduct physical surveillance

• Prepare prosecution summary reports

• Assist prosecutors in preparation and presentation of insurance fraud cases

• Obtain and serve warrants and subpoenas and makes arrests

Salary

·         Starting positions are hired at a base salary of $39,559.30. If assigned to Palm Beach, Broward, Dade, or Monroe Counties a cost of living increase of $4999.80 is added to the base salary. Salary increases are granted based on appropriations approved by the Florida State Legislature.    

Benefits

·         Paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, paid sick leave, 17 days military leave per year, health and life insurance, deferred compensation plan, contributory and non-contributory retirement plan, education salary incentive pay. All uniforms, equipment, weapons, and a law enforcement vehicle are furnished. A clothing allowance is also provided.

Retirement

·         Each member is vested after 6 years of service; however, full benefits are awarded after 25 continuous years of service and are based upon a rate of 3% per year. Further information is available on retirement from the State Division of Retirement.

Training

·         Three month Field Training Officer program with periodic in-service training.

Application Process

1.       Interested persons may submit a State of Florida application on line in People First found at link:  https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com/.  The Supplemental Application must be mailed to the Division of Insurance Fraud headquarters in Tallahassee (the address is listed on the top of the application).  Click on Supplemental Application to download this application.  Interested persons without computer access may mail in both applications to the Division of Insurance Fraud headquarters in Tallahassee.

2.       Completed applications for the position of LEI II are forwarded to the Division of Insurance Fraud in Tallahassee. The office reviews all applications for completeness and verifies that the applicants meet the minimum qualification standards.

3.     Applications remain on file at the Division of Insurance Fraud headquarters.

4.     Applicants who are recommended to be considered further in the process will be placed on file in Tallahassee in a “Ready to Interview” pool, where they will remain until the end of the advertised pool period.

5.     Applicants in the “Ready to Interview” pool will be invited to participate in a written test and Physical Agility Test (P.A.T.).  These tests will be completed prior to being invited for the oral assessment interview.  For additional information regarding the physical agility test, see link below:  DFS Physical Agility Test

6.       Applicants who successfully complete the above tests and oral assessment interview are forwarded to the Background Investigations section to begin background investigation. The background investigation shall include the following, pursuant to section 943.133, Florida Statutes.

1. Neighborhood checks

2. Previous employment checks

3. Criminal History data checks through N.C.I.C/F.C.I.C and local agency networks

4. Military service

5. Applicant questionnaire

6. Driver’s license check

7. Personal references

8. Credit Bureau check

9. Educational background

10. Discrepancy interview

11. Controlled substance testing (drug test)

12. Physicians Assessment (CJSTC) and EKG results

7.       Applicants who successfully complete the background investigation and based on the needs of the department, are placed in a pool where they can remain for one year.

8.       Applicants approved for hire by the Director will be required to pass a law enforcement psychological screening test preformed by a department - approved psychologist.

9.       Applicants approved for hire will be required to take and pass a polygraph test.

10.   Applicants approved for hire will also be required to have a physical examination at their own expense.  A successful EKG (within normal limits) is also required and results must be furnished to the Division.
 

CONTACT PERSON: CHAD LAWNSDAIL
Division of Insurance Fraud, Office of Professional Standards & Planning
200 E. GAINES STREET
TALLAHASSEE, FL 32399-0324
Phone Number: (850)413-4063 Suncom: 293-4063