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MyFlorida INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II in FT LAUDERDALE, Florida
INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II
Date: Sep 10, 2024
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Requisition No: 837043
Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission
Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 41500165
Salary: $44,000 - $47,000
Posting Closing Date: 09/30/2024
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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION
Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering
Office of Investigations
Investigation Specialist II
Annual Salary: $44,000 - $47,000
Position Number: 41500165
* Open Competitive *
Overview:
The Florida Gaming Control Commission (FGCC) is a five-member commission appointed by the Governor. Our mission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.
FGCC regulates legal gambling in the state, including licensed pari-mutuel wagering facilities, cardrooms, and slot machine gaming facilities. In addition, FGCC investigates criminal gambling activity and enforces the state’s criminal gambling laws.
This position is located in the Florida Gaming Control Commission, Division of Pari-Mutuel Wagering, Office of Investigations.
Position Responsibilities:
This is work conducting investigations which may include processing of appeals and/or extensive field work involving alleged complex violations of Florida Statutes. The incumbent of this position is responsible for conducting background investigations of possible violations of Chapters 550, 551, and Sections 849.086, Florida Statutes.
Primary duties of the position will require the investigation of complaints and alleged violations of Chapter 550, 551 and Section 849.086, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 75, of the Florida Administrative Code. The duties include:
Conducting background investigations of applicants for Pari-Mutuel and Slot occupational licenses.
Responsible for securing, evaluating, and documenting evidence.
Opening investigative case files using an internal case management system and preparing written detailed investigative reports.
Coordination with law enforcement agencies when investigating violations of mutual concern.
Assisting agency attorneys with the preparation of cases and testifying at hearings.
Inspection and compliance confirmation of permit holder internal controls.
Conducting undercover investigations and operation of surveillance equipment as needed.
Performing regular and routine inspections of pari-mutuel/slot facility operations to ensure compliance with Sections 849.086, Chapter 550 and 551, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 75 of the Florida Administrative Code.
Briefing and advising Investigative Supervisors and the Chief of Investigations regarding active investigations and developing areas of concern.
Performing related work as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply applicable Florida Statutes, Rules and policies, and procedures relating to the pari-mutuel industry.
Ability to collect, record, and verify data relating to the pari-mutuel industry.
Ability to use available technology to perform duties including computer software, hardware and data systems.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to produce detailed, clear, and concise written reports.
Ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Minimum Qualifications :
Valid driver’s license;
Five (5) years of investigative experience or similar pari-mutuel wagering experience.
ONLY CANDIDATES WITH FIVE (5) YEARS OR MORE EXPERIENCE OR SIMILAR PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED
QUALIFYING INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE is defined as independent investigative experience which includes the following activities: interviewing and interrogating witnesses, collecting, and analyzing data and evidence, writing, and summarizing case narratives, and testifying at criminal proceedings and administrative hearings. Experience must be clearly supported on employment application.
NON-QUALIFYING INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDES: Routine police patrol, traffic enforcement, building surveillance, collection of delinquent accounts, skip tracing, credit checking, hotel or store detective, parole officer, correction officer, security guard, or any other position which does not involve the level of field investigation as those positions described above.
Where you will work:
This position is located in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The state offers a comprehensive compensation package for employees that features a highly competitive set of benefits including:
Low premium health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options!
Paid personal time that includes annual leave, sick leave, nine paid holidays, and one personal holiday!
Paid administrative leave for mentoring, volunteering, voting, and more!
Family planning support that includes adoption benefits and paid/unpaid leave options for family and medical responsibilities!
Retirement plans that include employer contributions (For more information, visit www.myfrs.com)!
Deferred compensation plans!
FREE basic life insurance plus additional options for you, your spouse, and children!
Flexible Spending Accounts!
Tuition waivers that allow eligible employees to take up to six credit hours per semester, tuition free at any state university or state college!
IMPORTANT NOTICES:
The Florida Gaming Control Commission has employment restrictions for all commission employees referenced in sections 16.713 and 16.715, Florida Statutes.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening as a condition of employment and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification to conduct this background check.
Applicants are required to apply online through the People First system by the closing date. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.
Special Reminders:
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS . For more information, please visit the SSS website: http :// www . sss . gov . (http://www.sss.gov/)
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS to see 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 your retirement date.
We hire only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System, a federal government electronic database that allows employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
The Florida Gaming Control Commission is committed
to increase recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improve employment outcomes .
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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
FT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33309
Nearest Major Market:Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market:Miami