INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II

Requisition No: 845880

Agency: Florida Gaming Control Commission

Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 41500119 1

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41500119

Salary: $42,000 - $44,181.96

Posting Closing Date: 02/16/2025

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FLORIDA GAMING CONTROL COMMISSION

DIVISION OF PARI-MUTUEL WAGERING

Office of Investigations

Investigation Specialist II

Position Number: 41500119

Annual Salary: $42,000.00 - $44,181.96

***Open Competitive***

Overview:

The Florida Gaming Control Commission (“Commission”) is a five-member commission. Our mission is to preserve and protect the integrity of gaming activities through fair regulation, licensing, effective criminal investigation, and enforcement.

The Commission regulates legal gambling in the state, including licensed pari-mutuel wagering facilities, cardrooms, and slot machine gaming facilities. In addition, through the Division of Gaming Enforcement, the Commission investigates criminal gambling activity and enforces the state’s criminal gambling laws.

The Division of Gaming Enforcement is a criminal justice agency comprised of sworn law enforcement officers and criminal intelligence analysts handling complex cases involving RICO, money laundering, and illegal gambling throughout the state.

The Commission takes pride in offering a supportive work environment that fosters growth and collaboration.

Position Responsibilities:

This is work conducting investigations which may include processing of appeals and/or extensive field work involving alleged violations of Florida Statutes. The incumbent of this position is responsible for conducting background investigations of applicants for occupational licensing and conducting investigations of possible violations of Chapters 550, 551, and 849.086, Florida Statutes. The primary duties of this position include:

• Conducting background investigations of applicants for Pari-Mutuel and Slot occupational licenses;
• Securing, evaluating, and documenting evidence;
• Opening investigative case files in Versa Regulation and preparing written, detailed investigation reports;
• Coordinating with law enforcement agencies on violations of mutual concern;
• Assisting agency attorneys in the preparation of cases, and testifying at hearings of substantiated violations when necessary;
• Monitoring permitholder’s internal controls;
• Conducting undercover investigations and operating surveillance equipment as needed;
• Performing regular and routine inspections of pari-mutuel/slot facility operations to ensure compliance with Chapters 550, 551, and 849.086, Florida Statutes, and Chapter 75, Florida Administrative Code;
• Briefing and advising the Investigation Manager and Chief of Investigations regarding active investigations and developing areas of concern; and
• Assisting Tallahassee staff, and performing related work as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to understand and apply applicable Florida Statutes, rules, 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; and
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent;
• Valid driver’s license;
• Must be willing to travel 50% of the time; and
• Five (5) years of verifiable investigative experience or similar pari-mutuel experience as described below:
  • 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.
  • 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, correctional officer, security guard, or any other position which does not involve the level of field investigation as the positions described above.
  
  

Where you will work:

This position is located in Tallahassee, Florida.

Contact, if applicable: Derek.Washington.@flgaming.gov

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 our 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, please click 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 and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and/or State Issued Photo Identification in order to conduct this background check.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. 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.

The Florida Gaming Control Commission provides equal opportunities for applicants and employees regardless of actual or perceived race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and any other classification or status protected by law. The Commission does not show partiality or grant any special status to any applicant, employee, or group of employees unless otherwise required by law.

Special Reminders:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are 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.

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.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use 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 increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.