Fraud Investigation Officer jobs in Fort Lauderdale, FL

Requisition No: 825519 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulations

Working Title: INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST II - 79010143

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 79010143 

Salary:  $1,391.49 - $1,505.75 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2024 

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DBPR/Division of Real Estate

Investigation Specialist II

Position Number 79010143

*** OPEN COMPETITIVE ***

“Previous applicants need not reapply"

Hiring Salary Range: $1391.49 – 1505.75 Bi-Weekly - Not Negotiable 

South Florida Vacancy

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile.  Work history with month and year, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position.  Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for elimination from the selection process.  Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. ***

Our Organization and Mission:

The Division of Real Estate (DRE) is responsible for the examination, licensing, and regulation of 480,000 real estate and appraisal professionals.  The Division provides administrative support to the Florida Real Estate Commission (FREC) and the Florida Real Estate Appraisal Board (FREAB). The Division’s objectives are to protect the public through the effective licensure of new professionals, renewal of qualified license holders, and appropriate and timely regulation of the real estate industry. The Division’s mission is to be a trusted resource to licensees and the public through improved customer service and education.

The Work You Will Do:

The Bureau of Enforcement is responsible for the compliance of licensees and protecting the public by performing timely and efficient investigations.  This telework position located in South Florida is responsible for investigating complaints for alleged violation of real estate and appraisal license law.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Investigates complaints of alleged violations of Florida Statutes and Commission and Board Rules involving the Real Estate professions under the jurisdiction of the Division of Real Estate. 
• Interviews complainants, subjects, and appropriate witnesses.
• Performs audits of real estate broker and brokerage escrow accounts.
• Reviews court records and other essential documents, collects evidence.
• Prepares and serves notices to cease and desist, notices of non-compliance, and citations.
• Prepares comprehensive, organized, chronological reports of final and supplemental investigations to include a synopsis of findings, table of contents, details of investigation, and sequential arrangement of evidentiary exhibits.
• Timely and accurately prepares and submits required reports and timely enters required time and activity tracking in department database.
• Consults with, assists and acts as a liaison between the Division of Real Estate and the public, governmental agencies, and other Divisions within the Department.
• Refers cases to appropriate regulatory and/or criminal agencies as required.
• Builds and maintains collaborative networks with local authorities and professional organizations.
• Submits required reports (vehicle, time and attendance, etc.) in accordance with department and division policies and procedures.
• Testifies at criminal, civil and administrative hearings and depositions, and consults with Division attorneys in preparation for hearings as needed.
• Scans and indexes documents into the Department’s document imaging system.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of and ability to appropriately apply Chapter 455 and Chapter 475, Florida Statutes and 61J1 and 61J2 of the Florida Administrative Code.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
• Knowledge of how to use a document imaging system.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Ability to conduct a thorough investigation.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and carry out a variety of projects.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to prioritize work to meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Requirements:

• A valid driver license.
• Four (4) to six (6) years of combined college or university credits and/or professional work experience in an organization performing regulatory investigations, licensing, insurance, banking, accounting, financial, legal or criminal justice work.

Preferred: 

Preference may be given to bilingual candidates and / or those having Division of Real Estate, Versa, OnBase, real estate or investigative experience.

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 our SES and Career Service employees features a highly competitive set of benefits including:

• Annual and sick leave
• Holiday leave – Nine days per year
• Personal holiday – One day per year
• State group insurance – Health, dental, vision, life, and supplemental coverage options
• Retirement plan options–including employer contributions (for specifics, visit www.myfrs.com)
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition waivers
• Mentorship/Volunteer opportunities – one hour a week per month
• And more!
• For specific details, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

It is anticipated that this position will be filled in the Miami, Margate OR Ft. Myers area. 

This is a telework position.

This position requires occasional travel which may include overnight stays.

A writing sample and/or written test may be required at interview.

This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to six months from the date of closing.

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 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.

Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  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 (850) 487-2074. 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 upon 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.

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 

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

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.