Investigation Specialist Ii

INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II -  1

Requisition No: 867663
Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II –  1
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $50,248.12 – $55,148.34
Posting Closing Date: 01/10/2026

The headquarters for this position is negotiable within Miami‑Dade County.

Contact: Nicholas Lupo (954) 247‑0224

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, or two (2) years of experience in conducting investigations, regulatory inspections or law enforcement.
• Valid Class E driver license.
• Graduates seeking use of U.S. earned education must verify the degree; foreign graduates must provide a credential evaluation from an approved agency.

• Moderate travel including overnight and sometimes up to two weeks at a time on an emergency program.
• Assigned territory.
• Successful applicants must pass background screening, including fingerprinting.

• Conduct investigations in all program areas pursuant to the authority of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
• Develop investigative plans, interview witnesses, take sworn testimony, gather documentary evidence, conduct surveillance, and hold fact‑finding conferences.
• Negotiate agreements to settle or conciliate complaints, maintain active caseload with moderate supervision, and review newly assigned cases within 10 days.
• Conduct background investigations on licensees or registrants and prepare administrative reports, orders, notices, and subpoenas.
• Prepare cases for prosecution, working with other enforcement agencies, and assistance in court or administrative presentations.
• Ensure supervisor is informed of relevant matters, report status to next available supervisor when necessary, and submit database entries, reports, expense vouchers, time requests, and travel authorizations.
• Perform research to answer consumer‑related questions, stay abreast of legislation, and advise supervisors on consumer issues.
• Coordinate and assist with training of new investigators and provide mentoring techniques.
• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and assist other sections within the Division as needed.

• Annual and sick leave benefits; nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State group insurance coverage options: health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Flexible spending accounts; tuition waivers; and more.

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

Veterans’ Preference:
Eligible candidates will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies. Documentation must be provided with each submission.