FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATOR I - 43061933

Requisition No: 881754 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATOR I - 43061933

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43061933 

Salary: $41,000.00 (Plus $1,248.00 CAD) 

Posting Closing Date: 09/04/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

CLASS TITLE: FINANCIAL CRIME INVESTIGATOR I (NON-SWORN)

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

BUREAU: PUBLIC ASSISTANCE FRAUD

CITY:  WEST PALM BEACH

COUNTY:   PALM BEACH

This advertisement is for the Division of Public Assistance Fraud . This advertisement is for a Financial Crime Investigator I position which is a NON-SWORN position.

Click here for additional information about the Department of Financial Services, Division of Public Assistance Fraud. 

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

EMAIL ADDRESS: View email address on us.fitly.work

Click here for Supplemental Application.

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.

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools at any stage of the process is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification for the position.  

Requirements:

• A minimum of four (4) years of professional work experience in one or more of the following areas: criminal justice, law enforcement, conducting research/interviews, data analysis, investigations, financial auditing, or public assistance programs, is required . A post-secondary degree from an accredited university/college may be used as an alternative for the years of professional work experience on a year-for-year basis.

• “Professional work experience” generally includes roles with administrative, supervisory, analytical, or operational responsibilities in structured or corporate settings. Entry-level roles in the service or retail industry (e.g., McDonald’s, Publix) typically do not qualify.
• VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.

Preferences:

• 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.
• Experience working in law enforcement agency, law firm, fire service industry, or government investigative agency.

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
• Ability to establish effective working relationship with others
• Ability to work as a part of a team with shared mission and goals
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize assignments to ensure timely completion of tasks
• Ability to use deductive reasoning
• Ability to analyze and evaluation information
• Ability to be flexible and adjust investigative plans-based developments
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

If selected for an interview, interview will be conducted in person.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Please read below:

• Please include the names and phone numbers for the supervisor(s) and/or Human Resource Department 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”.
• Each field (address, city, and state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) should be completed.
• If claiming Right to Interview, candidate  MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
• Upon the selection of the top candidate, a current supervisory reference contact will be required.

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 and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the 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, CJSTC background prior to beginning.

The annual salary for this position is $41,000.00. A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of $1,248.00 will apply only to those applying for positions in the following counties Palm Beach, Broward and Dade.

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

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 employee benefits including:

• State Group Health Insurance Coverage;
• $25,000 Life Insurance Policy (100% paid by employer);
• Dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options available;
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• 10 paid holidays each year;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click
• Flexible Spending Accounts; and
• Tuition waivers to attend State of Florida community colleges, colleges, and universities!

For a more complete list of benefits, click 

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES :

Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.

The mission of the Division of Public Assistance Fraud is to aggressively identify and eliminate fraud, waste, and abuse to safeguard the integrity of taxpayer funded public assistance programs administered by the State of Florida.

The Financial Crimes Investigator I is an entry level position that supports this mission by conducting the following investigative activities under the direct supervision of an Investigations Manager.

• Administer oaths and affirmations in accordance with Chapter 414.411, Florida Statutes
• Serve department-issued subpoenas in accordance with Chapter 414.411, Florida Statutes

• Reviews case files related to suspected fraud in public assistance programs
• Identifies documentary evidence pertinent to the suspected fraud
• Prepares investigative plans
• Gathers information necessary to investigate allegations
• Utilizes public and private data systems as part of the investigative process
• Interviews targets of the investigation and other community contacts as needed
• Obtains written and/or verbal statements as required
• Documents investigative efforts in automated information system
• Applies Florida Statutes and public assistance policy as appropriate
• Prepares affidavits with supporting documentary evidence and witness testimony
• Works closely with Investigation Manager to determine outcome of investigations based on available evidence. Cases may be referred to the States Attorney for criminal prosecution or to an administrative hearing process managed by the social service agency. Should the investigation result in a lack of evidence to support referral for either criminal or administrative process, the investigation may be terminated.
• Provides testimony in court, depositions, and hearings

Training

The Financial Crimes Investigator I is an entry level position that will be in training status to ensure the incumbent acquires specific knowledge of investigative techniques; public assistance program policy, and Departmental procedures to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. As part of that process, the incumbent is expected to:

• Successfully complete all required training programs
• Work closely with the Investigation Manager and experienced investigators as appropriate to develop skills

Administrative Activities

• Follows all Department of Financial Services Administrative Policies and Procedures
• Documents investigative hours and expenses for cost accounting purposes
• Utilizes automated information systems to enter, track, and update assigned cases

Performs other Duties as Required.

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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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 View phone number on us.fitly.work). 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 clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.