Job Opportunity Announcement
Vacant date:
Application deadline: 05/12/2012
Position title: Law Enforcement Investigator I
Unit: Medicaid Fraud
Class code: 8540
Position number: 41000705
Job location: Jacksonville
Pay grade: 009 Pay plan: Career Service
Annual salary range: $33,377 to $86,739

Special notes:
The anticipated starting salary range is $34,200- $42,000. Position may be filled at the minimum of the starting range. The Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit is a Florida certified law enforcement agency. Preference will be given to those applicants who possess Florida law enforcement certification, a minimum of 5 years current law enforcement investigative experience, white collar crime, financial crime experience and a certified fraud examiner (CFE) designation. This position requires a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(1), F.S. Submission of a State of Florida employment application required for all Career Service positions.

How to Apply:
Applicants for this position must apply on-line at the People First web site linked below or call the Service Center for assistance at 1-877-562-7287. The Attorney General's Office is listed under the state agency name "DLA-Legal Affairs" at the People First web site. https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com

Minimum qualifications:
Two (2) years of sworn law enforcement experience. Two (2) years of public contact experience or two (2) years of active and continuous military service can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. An associate degree or higher from an accredited institution can substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. In addition to the above requirements, Florida Statute 943 requires that any person employed in this class must: (1) Be at least 19 years of age. (2) Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary. (3) Be a high school graduate or its "equivalent" as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission of the Department of Law Enforcement. (4) Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement is not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. (5) Have his/her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency. (6) Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, physician assistant or certified advanced registered nurse practitioner, based on specifications established by the Commission. (7) Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission. (8) Possess a current certificate of compliance for basic employment certification issued by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. SPECIAL NOTE: If the employee does not hold a current certificate of compliance issued by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission at the time of appointment to a position in this class, the individual must be appointed with a base salary of 10% below the minimum pay and must, within 180 consecutive days following such appointment, obtain the certificate of compliance. Such appointments shall not count toward completion of the probationary period.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. WE HIRE ONLY U.S. CITIZENS AND LAWFULLY AUTHORIZED ALIEN WORKERS. THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL PARTICIPATES IN THE U.S. GOVERNMENT'S EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION PROGRAM (E-VERIFY). PREFERENCE SHALL BE GIVEN TO CERTAIN VETERANS AND SPOUSES OF VETERANS AS PROVIDED BY CHAPTER 295, LAWS OF FLORIDA.

THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL ROUTINELY ADMINISTERS ELECTRONIC AND MANUAL SKILLS EXERCISES AS A PART OF THE INTERVIEW PROCESS. IF YOU NEED ACCOMMODATION EITHER DURING THE EXERCISE OR INTERVIEW PORTIONS, PLEASE NOTIFY THE HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR OR ASSISTANT CHIEF OF HUMAN RESOURCES AT 850-414-3900, AT LEAST 7 CALENDAR DAYS IN ADVANCE TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO PROVIDE THE ACCOMMODATION..

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