LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 41500085

Overview

The Florida Gaming Control Commission is responsible for exercising all regulatory and executive powers of the state with respect to legal gaming, including pari-mutuel wagering, cardrooms, slot machine facilities, oversight of gaming compacts, and other forms of gambling authorized by state law, excluding the Lottery, as well as directly enforcing Florida's gaming laws and combatting illegal gambling activities. The Commission is overseen by five Commissioners appointed by the Governor, with an Executive Director leading a team of nearly 200 staff. The mission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement. The Commission offers a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

General Description

This is a law enforcement position involving duties pursuant to Florida Statutes 16.711. The incumbent conducts criminal, internal, intelligence and other types of investigations, and may provide training to other agents in support of the Commission's mission.

Position Duties And Responsibilities

• Investigates violations of criminal laws; collects evidence; prepares investigative reports; prepares and executes warrants; makes arrests; and performs other actions necessary to bring investigations to a logical conclusion.
• Receives reports involving and opens cases of illegal gambling, contraband gambling devices, organized gambling schemes and coordinates with other law enforcement agencies for possible resolution.
• Works undercover to gain investigative intelligence and discover criminal methodology to determine if a criminal violation has occurred.
• Manages numerous investigative assignments and prepares analysis of investigative files and reports findings to appropriate management.
• Assists Commission staff by requesting, receiving, compiling, and analyzing highly sensitive, confidential information regarding suspected criminals, criminal groups, and criminal activity.
• Gives testimony in courts of law pertaining to investigations and to the facts obtained.
• Collaborates with Commission staff and other agencies to satisfy investigative goals.
• Crime Prevention : presents information to local, state or other law enforcement agencies, and to community and civic organizations regarding illegal gambling activity and deterrents.
• Mutual Aid Assignment : participates in the Florida Mutual Aid program as needed to assist other government or local agencies.
• This position may require overnight travel up to 3 days to meet agency goals.
• Training : attends and completes 40 hours of training every four years to maintain certification as an active law enforcement officer; may perform instructor duties as required.
• Field Training Officer : may provide field training to other agents.
• Case Agent Duties : may act as lead agent in cases with multiple agents or investigations with other agencies; coordinates case activities and documentation.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

Minimum Qualifications

Additional Requirements Of The Position

Where You Will Work

The selected candidate will be assigned to the South Regional Office located in Miami, Florida. The primary area of responsibility will be counties in Southwest Florida, and the candidate must reside within 75 miles south or southeast of Sarasota, FL.

Benefits

Special Notes

Other Notices

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate. Veterans' Preference available as described in statute.

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