INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79001047

State of Florida; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Paid leave

Life insurance

Dental/vision options

Job summary

State of Florida conducts inspections and enforcement for the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco. Investigation Specialist II educates licensees on minor issues and files administrative cases for violations.

The role involves field work with take-home vehicle, uniforms, and equipment, plus reporting and testifying in proceedings. Training and ongoing duties focus on tobacco/alcohol laws and enforcement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the rules of evidence.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Knowledge of court procedures and requirements.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence.
• Ability to conduct surveillance activities.
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports.
• Ability to present detailed verbal presentations.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to analyze information and determine its validity.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Assist law enforcement officers with complex investigation of violations.
• Make frequent observation/inspections of locations selling tobacco and alcohol.
• Assess compliance with tobacco and alcohol laws.
• Report findings to supervisor and assist licensing inspections.
• Investigate administrative violations and prepare investigative reports.
• Refer criminal violations to sworn personnel for investigation.
• Assist in evidence control and property/equipment management.
• Assist sworn officers with seizure of evidence as needed.
• Assist in preparing for prosecution, licenses discipline, and forfeiture reports.
• Testify in judicial proceedings.

Skills

Investigation techniques

Rules of evidence

Court procedures

Deductive reasoning

Communication

Independent decisions

Evidence collection & analysis

Surveillance

Report writing

Verbal presentations

Planning & coordination

Fact-finding interviews

Interpersonal relations

Job description

Requisition No: 882491

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79001047

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79001047

Salary: $1471.70 to $1,656.12 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 10/06/2026

DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & TOBACCO

Investigation Specialist II

Position Number: 79001047

Hiring Salary Range: $1,471.70 to $1,656.12 Biweekly (inc. CAD)

***Open Competitive Announcement***

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile. Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information.

Field Work Position

Field Work Program is a combination of driving to/inspecting licensed sites/locations and periodically working from the office.

Our Organization And Mission

The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licenses the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of alcoholic beverage and tobacco products in Florida, including receipt and processing of license applications; collection and auditing of taxes and fees paid by licensees; and enforcement of the laws and regulation of the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries, pursuant to Chapters 210, 561-565, 567-569, Florida Statutes. The division's three bureaus - Licensing, Auditing and Enforcement - comprise a team of approximately 330 personnel fulfilling the regulatory obligations of the division throughout the state.

The Work You Will Do

This is an opportunity to serve as an inspector for the Florida’s Division of Alcoholic Beverage and Tobacco, Bureau of Enforcement. This important civilian position serves to educate our licensees on minor issues and file administrative cases against licensees committing more serious violations. As an inspector, you will be a source of intelligence to our sworn component by reporting activities you witness that you suspect are criminal in nature. You will have a take home assigned vehicle, uniforms and equipment needed to successfully complete your assignments. Employees demonstrating the abilities to self-govern, be inquisitive, and retain laws, rules, and ordinances routinely excel in this position.

Your Specific Responsibilities

non-sworn career service position assigned to the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco, Bureau of Law Enforcement. Primary duties include:

• Assist law enforcement officers with complex investigation of violations of Chapter 20.165, 210, 561 - 565, 567 - 569, & 943, Florida Statutes.
• Make frequent observation/inspections of mobile and fixed business locations selling tobacco products and alcoholic beverages.
• Assess compliance with state’s tobacco and alcoholic beverage laws.
• Report findings to supervisor. Assists licensing bureau with application site inspections. Examine various licensee records for compliance with applicable rules and laws relating to the purchase and sale of alcohol beverages and tobacco products.
• Investigate administrative violations occurring within licensed premises and prepare appropriate Investigative reports.
• Prepare and process administrative cases.
• Refer criminal violations to sworn personnel for investigation or follow-up.
• Assists when requested or assigned in the evidence control function and property and equipment control for the District Office.
• Assist sworn officers with seizure of evidence where applicable; assists in development of district plan to measure compliance with 20.165, 210, 561 - 565, 567 - 569, & 943, Florida Statutes using division law enforcement resources.
• Assist in preparing for prosecution, license discipline, administrative and forfeiture reports; collects and preserves evidence to support findings of fact and conclusion of law; testifies in judicial proceedings.
• Examines cigarette tax stamps and invoices to detect indication of tobacco tax avoidance and evasion when arrests are expected for criminal violations.
• Reviews licensing files for compliance with division rules and applicable Florida Statutes.
• Performs other work related to administration of state’s tobacco and alcoholic beverage laws; assisting the public, agency members, other government officials, industry members; and investigators which are administrative or civil in nature.
• Attends training in tobacco laws and rules, detection of counterfeit cigarette stamps, report writing, testifying in judicial and administrative proceedings, communication skills and other related duties and responsibilities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of the rules of evidence
• Knowledge of investigative techniques
• Knowledge of court procedures and requirements
• Ability to use deductive reasoning
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to make independent decisions
• Ability to collect and analyze evidence
• Ability to conduct surveillance activities
• Ability to conduct thorough investigations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to write accurate investigative reports
• Ability to present detailed verbal presentations
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to analyze information and determine its validity
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Minimum Requirements

• Must possess a valid State of Florida Driver’s License or possess one by date of hire.
• Must have a safe driving history.
• Must be able to work independently and complete assigned inspections each workday.
• Must successfully complete an internal training program.
• Must pass a law enforcement level II background screening.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a daily basis.
• Must be able to stand and kneel for extended periods of time on a daily basis.
• Must reside within 70 air miles of the Miami District Office at the time of employment by the time of hire.
• The selected applicant must agree to participate in the Field Work Program.

Preferred

• Preference will be awarded to candidates who are able t o operate a portable electronic tablet/computer.
• Preference will be given to candidates who possess experience in regulatory compliance, conducting inspections, and/or quality assurance.

Benefits

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. ***

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.

NOTE : This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.

For additional information, please contact ABT Enforcement Recruitment and Selection at [e-mail].

If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone].

DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Special Reminders

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov .

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

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.