Investigation Specialist Ii

Overview

The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, Bureau of Enforcement seeks an Investigation Specialist II (non-sworn, career service) to inspect licensed tobacco and alcoholic beverage locations, educate licensees, and prepare administrative cases. This position serves as a source of intelligence to sworn personnel by reporting potentially criminal activity observed during inspections. The role includes field work with a take-home vehicle, uniforms, and required equipment.

Candidates should demonstrate self-governance, curiosity, and retention of relevant laws, rules, and ordinances.

• Investigate violations of chapters 210, 561-565, and 567-569, Florida Statutes.
• Make frequent observations and inspections of licensed tobacco and alcoholic beverage locations.
• Assess compliance with state tobacco and alcoholic beverage laws and report findings to a supervisor.
• Assist the Bureau of Licensing with application site inspections.
• Prepare administrative cases.
• Refer alleged criminal violations to sworn personnel for investigation and follow-up.
• Examine license records for compliance with applicable rules and laws.
• Assist in preparing for prosecution, license discipline, administrative actions, and forfeiture reports; collect evidence to support findings; and testify in judicial proceedings.
• Examine cigarette tax stamps and invoices to detect tobacco tax non-payment.
• Perform functions related to administration of Florida’s tobacco and alcoholic beverage laws; assist the public, agency members, other government officials, industry members, and investigators.
• Attend training sessions related to alcohol and tobacco laws, report writing, testifying, communication skills, and related duties.

• Deductive reasoning; effective communication; independent decision-making.
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence; maintain strict confidentiality; write accurate investigative reports; present detailed verbal presentations.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments; analyze information for validity; conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements; establish and maintain working relationships.
• Must possess or obtain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License by date of hire and maintain a safe driving history.
• Ability to work independently and complete inspections daily; successfully complete internal training; pass a law enforcement level II background screening; lift up to 50 pounds; stand and kneel for extended periods.
• Residence within 70 air miles of the Gainesville District Office at time of hire; willingness to participate in the Field Work Program.

• Field Work Position with duties including driving to licensed sites and occasional office work.
• Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile; provide verifiable responses to qualifying questions; attach resumes or other documentation as needed.
• Preference given to candidates within 70 miles of Gainesville and to those with regulatory compliance, inspections, and/or quality assurance experience.

• Division:
  Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, Bureau of Enforcement; non-sworn, career service; position number ; hiring salary: 1471.70 to 1608.12 biweekly.
• Open competitive announcement; candidates living within 70 miles of Gainesville District Office encouraged to apply.
• Location:
  
  Gainesville, FL area (multiple Gainesville, FL zip codes listed in the posting).

• State of Florida retirement: 3% employee contribution.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
• Up to 104 hours of paid annual leave and up to 104 hours of paid sick leave per year.
• Health insurance coverage for eligible employees; life insurance up to $25,000; additional supplemental insurance options available.
• Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts; tuition waiver program.

All required responses in the Qualifying Questions and the State Employment Application must be disclosed; applicants must apply through the People First system by the closing date. For questions, contact  or call  The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Special reminders: veterans’ preference documentation requirements apply; information about selective service and retirement benefits is provided in the posting. The department participates in the E-Verify system to verify identity and employment eligibility. A background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and direct deposit participation are required for this position.

Note:

If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact the DBPR HR Office. Location details and assistance are available through the People First Service Center.