PAY GRADE: 417
CLASS TITLE:INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST I - SES
ALLOCATION FACTOR(S)
This is work conducting investigations of alleged violations of the Florida Statutes involving professional and/or regulatory boards, environmental issues, public assistance programs, the Human Rights Act of 1977, the Florida Elections Commission, and the Commission on Human Relations.
EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED:
(Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.)
- Investigates past activities of applicants for licensure.
- Contacts and interviews witnesses, employers and others involved in alleged regulatory and criminal violations.
- Reviews court records and obtains extracts of pertinent data for documentary evidence.
- Assists higher-level investigators with more complex investigations.
- Conducts routine investigations for procurement of evidence of unlawful operations.
- Prepares detailed analysis and reports on cases, providing progress on each case.
- Prepares detailed analysis of evidence.
- Conducts investigations with friendly and adverse witnesses.
- Conducts undercover activities.
- Takes depositions.
- Presents cases to prosecutors based on established procedures.
- Testifies and appears before Commission panels, court proceedings, and administrative hearings.
- Performs surveillance on unlicensed establishments and individuals to substantiate unlawful activity.
- Recommends legal sufficiency of a case after evidence is gathered.
- Appears before probable cause panels, prosecutorial, and judicial officials to present findings.
- Serves summons and subpoenas.
- Works closely with law enforcement officials when conducting criminal investigations.
- Conducts fact-finding conferences, takes testimony from parties to the complaint and their witnesses, and negotiates agreements to settle or conciliate complaints.
- Performs related work as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
(Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.)
- Knowledge of basic investigative techniques.
- Knowledge of the rules of evidence.
- Knowledge of court procedures and requirements.
- Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
- Ability to collect and analyze evidence.
- Ability to use deductive reasoning.
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
- Ability to analyze information and determine its validity.
- Ability to conduct surveillance activities.
- Ability to write accurate investigative reports.
- Ability to present detailed verbal presentations.
- Ability to make independent decisions.
- Ability to conduct thorough investigations.
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EFFECTIVE:
7/1/2001
HISTORY:
08/27/1999
01/24/1995
11/25/1991
06/25/1991
10/15/1990