INSPECTOR - DC - 70047219

Florida; United States; On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

Tuition-free courses

State retirement plans

Job summary

Florida Department of Corrections is seeking an Inspector for Internal Affairs to lead complex investigations in Region 5, focusing on waste, fraud, abuse and misconduct.

This Career Service role requires sworn officer certification, at least three years' experience, and a valid driver’s license. Posting highlights include duties in investigations, reporting, and whistleblower reviews with compliance to IG directives.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer certification.
• Minimum three years full-time experience as a Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have at least one year of investigative experience.
• Official transcripts may be required if selected.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and lead complex investigations involving waste, fraud, abuse, and public corruption.
• Ensure investigations are accurate, timely, and compliant with IG directives.
• Plan, lead, and conduct internal affairs, financial, and public corruption investigations.
• Coordinate whistleblower reviews and related investigations.

Skills

Investigative experience

Report writing

Time management

Interviewing witnesses

Education

Correctional Officer Certification

Criminal Justice Certification

Job description

Requisition No: 876439
Agency: Department of Corrections
Working Title: INSPECTOR - DC - 70047219
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 70047219
Salary: 54,384.20
Posting Closing Date: 10/01/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

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OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL TITLE: INSPECTOR -INTERNAL AFFAIRS

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service Inspector position located in Region 5 reporting to the Office of the Inspector General, Bureau of Internal Affairs.

The mission of the Office of the Inspector General at the Florida Department of Corrections is to protect and to promote public integrity and accountability within the Department through investigations, audits, and inspections. We aim to detect and prevent fraud, waste, abuse, and misconduct, ensuring that the Department operates efficiently and effectively while upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct.

This position is not a telework position and is required to report to the FDC office in the area it serves.

Geographical Area Of Responsibility

• Sarasota
• Desoto
• Charlotte
• Lee
• Collier
• Monroe
• Glades
• Hendry
• Broward
• Miami-Dade
• Palm Beach
• Martin
• St. Lucie

Job Duties

• This is a career service, sworn Inspector position responsible for conducting/leading complex investigations involving waste, fraud and abuse, public corruption, serious employee misconduct, and whistleblower investigations.
• The incumbent will ensure accuracy and timeliness of OIG investigations/inquiries and ensure they are carried out consistent with and pursuant to IG Directives & FDC Policies and Procedures. These include following investigative procedures or directives, interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subjects related to alleged violations of state law or departmental procedures; and writing and reviewing final reports containing investigative reports.
• The incumbent in this position could have the following duties to include but are not limited to, planning, leading, investigating and conducting, administrative (internal affairs or OIG), financial and public corruption investigations.
• Additional duties include comprehensive whistleblower reviews and related investigations pursuant to FSS 112.3187, known as the Florida Whistle-blower's Act and coordination of IG investigations with the Office of the Chief Inspector General, Executive Office of the Governor.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
• Tuition-Free college courses.
• Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System:
  • Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan)
  • Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan)
  • Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop)
  • Deferred Compensation
  • Recently Retired? Beginning July 1, 2024, there is no longer a reemployment limitation; beginning with the 7th calendar month from the member's distribution date, there are no restrictions on working for an FRS employer. You will not be required to repay any prior distributions, and you may continue receiving distributions from the Investment Plan or Pension Plan without interruption.

Requirements

Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.

• Must possess a valid Correctional Officer, Correctional Probation Office Certification as issued from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Must possess at least three (3) years of full-time experience as a Correctional Officer, Correctional Probation Officer.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must possess one (1) years of investigative experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Comprehensive knowledge of s.112.532 – 112.534, F.S. (Law Enforcement Officers’ and Correctional Officers’ Rights)
• Highly skilled in time management and organization.
• Strong report writing skills.
• Strong investigative skills with emphasis on comprehensive investigations and interviews.

Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Additional Information

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

The Florida Department of Corrections requires all job applicants and volunteers to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes. This check must be completed before they can start working or volunteering.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY

The Florida Department of Corrections (FDC) only hires U.S. citizens and those authorized to work in the U.S. FDC uses E-Verify to confirm an employee’s eligibility to work after completing the I-9 form.

For online application issues, call the People First Service Center at 1-877-562-7287. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.

Candidates requiring a 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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.