Inspector Specialist - Ses; Senior

INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - SES (SENIOR) -

Date:
Feb 26, 2026

Requisition No: 868199

Agency:
Children and Families

Working Title:

INSPECTOR SPECIALIST - SES (SENIOR) -

Pay Plan: SES

Position Number:

This Senior Investigator position is a SES position within the Office of Inspector General located in Tallahassee, Florida. The incumbent is responsible for conducting investigations under the supervision of the Chief of Investigations pertaining to employee misconduct, fraud, waste, or abuse involving the Department of Children and Families and its contracted providers. Duties include conducting investigations either independently or jointly with law enforcement;

interpreting violations of laws, rules, policies, or procedures; conducting interviews of witnesses and subjects; obtaining sworn statements; obtaining evidence/documents; conducting reviews and analysis of documents; preparing written reports of investigation; handling more complex investigations; mentoring and training investigative staff; some in‑state travel required; and performing other related duties as required.

• Three or more years of investigative experience, preferably with at least one year in an Inspector General's Office, Internal Affairs, or similar/equivalent environment.
• Experience conducting criminal, sexual harassment, discrimination, whistle‑blower, or administrative investigations.
• Experience conducting interviews of complainants, witnesses, and subjects of an investigation and obtaining sworn statements.
• Experience writing investigative findings/reports.
• Experience identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence.
• Experience interpreting violations of laws, rules, policies, or procedures.
• Must be a Florida Notary Public (must be or become a Florida resident).
• Experience working with computer‑based software such as word‑processing, database, and spreadsheet applications.
• Preference will be given to applicants with Certified Fraud Examiner, Certified Inspector General Investigator, Certified Inspector General Auditor, or Certified Inspector General designations.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment to avoid delays.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as responses to pre‑qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• Do not use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287.

• No state income tax for residents of Florida.
• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions.

Tallahassee, FL (other service locations include Havana, Crawfordville, Monticello, Gretna, Quincy, Midway, Hosford, Wakkulla Springs).

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Background Screening Requirement:
Applicants must successfully complete a state and national criminal history check before beginning employment, including fingerprinting through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. No applicant may begin employment until screening results are received, reviewed, and approved.

Selective Service:
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must register with the Selective Service System before their 26th birthday or provide a Letter of Registration Exemption. Verification will be conducted prior to hire.

Participation in the State of Florida Direct Deposit Program is required as a condition of employment (per F.S. 110.113); enrollment must be completed within the first 30 calendar days of appointment.

Candidates requiring 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) in advance.

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.

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.