SENIOR FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-CP - 41000544

Requisition No: 879831

Agency: Office of the Attorney General

Working Title: SENIOR FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-CP - 41000544

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 41000544

Salary: $63,981.58 - $65,137.00 annually

Posting Closing Date: 07/30/2026

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Our Organization and Mission: The Office represents the State of Florida in state and federal civil and criminal courts, from trial courts to the Supreme Court of the United States. The Consumer Protection Division's mission is to protect consumers from fraud and other financial exploitation, to prevent and stop unfair and deceptive business practices, and to accomplish this mission without undermining the competitive process of trade and commerce.

Position Summary: The Office of the Attorney General, Consumer Protection Division has an exciting promotional opportunity for a senior financial investigator in the Tampa bureau. We are seeking experienced investigative candidates passionate about protecting Florida's citizens and businesses. This is a civil enforcement position that will work to bring investigations through successful civil litigation or settlement and may involve referring cases with criminal violations to the appropriate law enforcement agency. The candidate will conduct complex investigations relative to consumer protection cases, and will mentor and assist with training of junior level investigators. These investigations may include allegations of unfair and deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, asset forfeiture, organized schemes to defraud, and fraud committed using the internet or other digital means.

The Consumer Protection Division is the civil enforcement authority for all multi-circuit violations of the Florida Deceptive and Unfair Trade Practices Act (FDUTPA; FL Stat 501, Part II). The Division's attorneys, investigators and support staff protect Florida consumers and businesses by pursuing individuals and entities that engage in unfair methods of competition or unconscionable, deceptive, and unfair practices in any trade or commerce. The Division also often partners with other state attorneys general and state and federal enforcement agencies in joint enforcement efforts. In conjunction with its authority under FDUTPA, the Division also has authority to enforce several related statutes including the civil provisions of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organization (RICO) Act, through which the Division, where appropriate, pursues the conduct of "enterprises" engaged in continuing patterns of statutorily enumerated illegal activities, such as fraud, theft, and misleading advertising. The Consumer Protection Division is the state's civil enforcement authority related to Price Gouging (FL Stat 501.160) during a declared state of emergency. The Attorney General also has direct enforcement authority of other state laws related to consumer protection and certain federal rules and statutes related to consumer protection. Follow this link for more information: https://www.myfloridalegal.com/consumer-protection

The Senior Financial Investigator must have significant experience conducting fraud, financial crimes, economic crimes, white collar crimes, wire and mail fraud, consumer protection, or other complex investigations and presenting complex case findings. Experience in reviewing financial statements, bank documents, and other business documents in the context of evaluating the flags of fraud or determining damages and loss, and knowledge of the theories and methods for tracking the flow of monetary transactions as evidence of a violation is also required. The Senior Financial Investigator must have experience in drafting reports, affidavits, subpoenas, and other representative material to provide findings to an Attorney or to be utilized in court proceedings.

Pay: $63,981.58 - $65,137.00 Annually

Qualifications:

Nine (9) years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with financial investigations, financial examinations or analysis or other related financial investigative experience, or white-collar investigations, or complex organized crime or RICO investigative experience, OR

A bachelors degree from an accredited college and five years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with financial investigations, financial examinations or analysis or other related financial investigative experience, or white-collar investigations ,or complex organized crime or RICO investigative experience, OR

A master's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of investigative or law enforcement experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with financial investigations, financial examinations or analysis or other related financial investigative experience, or white-collar investigations, or complex organized crime or RICO investigative experience.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) certification through the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE); Certified Financial Crimes Investigator (CFCI) through the International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators (IAFCI), or Certified Financial Crime Specialist (CFCS) certification through the Association of Certified Financial Crime Specialist (ACFCS)
• Experience as lead investigator in support of civil litigation.
• Experience conducting fraud, financial crimes, economic crimes, white collar crimes, wire and mail fraud, consumer protection, or other complex investigations.
• Experience in reviewing financial statements, bank documents, and other business documents in the context of evaluating the flags of fraud or determining damages and loss.
• Experience using Social Media Intelligence (SOCMINT), Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT), and other internet resources to identify individuals, links between organizations, determine size and composition of businesses, and identify assets for forfeiture.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel in furtherance of investigations and/or to track and identify trends in financial and banking information.
• Experience testifying in depositions, administrative court proceedings, evidentiary hearings, and/or trials.
• Experience assisting with investigative training and mentoring of investigative staff.

The Work You Will Do:

The Senior Financial Investigator position is assigned a lead role and responsibility for developing the most complex fraud investigations relating to the enforcement of FDUTPA. This position presents findings to Assistant Attorneys General and recommends pursuit of enforcement action. This position works to bring investigations through successful civil litigation or settlement, and this may involve referring cases with criminal violations to the appropriate law enforcement agency.

This position is a lead investigator for the bureau and will directly assist the Investigator Supervisor with all general consumer protection investigations. They will also act as a mentor and assist with training of newer investigators and junior level investigative staff.

Duties:

• Conduct complex fraud and financial investigations involving unfair and deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, organized schemes to defraud, asset concealment, and internet-based fraud
• Develop and implement investigative strategies, ensuring all logical leads are identified, pursued, and documented
• Identify leads and pursue additional evidence and information through its logical conclusion.
• Lead investigative teams on largescale or high-impact cases, coordinating work performed by Financial Investigators and Investigation Specialists, which may include High Priority matters, or Divisional Initiatives.
• Lead investigations and develop and implement an investigative strategy that effectively moves the investigation to a reasonable and timely conclusion
• Mentor and train junior investigative staff, including onboarding support and guidance on investigative techniques, documentation, and analytical methods.
• Prepare detailed investigative reports, case summaries, memoranda of interview, and complex affidavits for use in civil litigation.
• Utilize OSINT and SOCMINT tools-including public records, social media, and digital research-to develop leads and gather evidence
• Perform accurate web captures and use investigative software such as CFIS, Page Vault, Adobe Pro, VPNs, CLEAR, and Microsoft Office Suite
• Review and analyze financial statements, bank records, business documents, and other materials to identify fraud indicators, quantify losses, and trace monetary transactions.
• Identify concealed assets across trusts, corporations, banking institutions, and other financial conduits
• Conduct asset tracing to follow profits derived from unlawful activity through multiple financial channels
• Utilize Excel and other software in analyzing trends in complaints, violations of FDUTPA, and tracing monetary transactions
• Present investigative findings and case briefings to attorneys and management in both written and verbal formats.
• Coordinate with attorneys, investigators, and law-enforcement partners, including assisting with subpoenas, affidavits, witness interviews, and trial preparation
• Testify in depositions, hearings, and trials regarding investigative actions and findings
• Maintain technical proficiency and high ethical standards.
• Assist the Investigator Supervisor with case management responsibilities.
• Support investigators and attorneys with special assignments, including tasks that may require extended hours or travel outside the worksite.
• Perform other assigned duties in a timely and organized manner

Price Gouging Enforcement - Participate in price gouging enforcement during declared states of emergency, including contacting consumers and businesses, mediating resolutions to complaints, conducting site visits, gathering evidence, and serving preservation letters or subpoenas. This may require work during a declared state of emergency that occurs on weekends or holidays. This may also involve travel to other areas of the state that may have been impacted by the state of emergency.

Assist the Investigator Supervisor with case management responsibilities and may temporarily assume oversight duties when needed.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge of investigative techniques
• Knowledge of the rules of evidence
• Knowledge of court procedures and requirements
• Experience conducting fact-finding interviews and taking statements
• Experience collecting and analyzing evidence
• Strong ability to use deductive reasoning
• Strong ability to analyze information and determine its validity
• High level of skill conducting complex fraud and/or financial investigations
• High level of skill drafting complex investigator affidavits reasoning through violations for submission in civil proceedings
• High level of skill developing and implementing an investigative strategy, effectively moving investigations toward appropriate enforcement actions
• High level of skill leading an investigative team that may include support personnel to ensure that large investigative projects and/or cases are brought to completion
• High level of skill performing detailed financial analysis representing the flow of monetary transactions and how that information relates to violations that have been identified. Experience using software such as CFIS or Excel to assist in this endeavor
• High level of skill leveraging OSINT and SOCMINT items such as internet searches, social media, and public records to develop leads and information to further your assigned inquiries and investigations
• Proficiency using Excel and other software in analyzing trends in complaints, violations of FDUTPA, and tracing monetary transactions
• Experience utilizing software such as CFIS, Page Vault, VPNs, Adobe Pro, and the Microsoft Suite
• Ability to assist in the development and implementation of improved business processes to improve the efficiency of investigative projects

Types of Investigations you may spearhead:

• Failure to deliver goods and/or services.
• Telemarketing Boiler Rooms
• Robocalls
• Negative Option and subscription business models
• Household Moving fraud, including Hostage Household Goods, Bait and Switch, or Broker Fraud
• Fraud or Deception in the Auto industry, such as advertising, bait and switch, financing, warranties, online sales, auctions, leases, dealerships, service, and part sales.
• Timeshare Resale
• Mortgage Rescue
• Debt Relief
• Construction
• Direct Mail
• Mail and Wire Fraud
• Civil Theft and Fraudulent Transfers
• Reloading Schemes
• Travel and Tourism Scams
• Charities
• Solar industry schemes
• Privacy Concerns
• Age Gate Verification
• Online Marketplaces and Auctions
• Fake Invoice
• Government Imposter Scams
• Imposter PC Tech Support
• Building and Contracting Fraud
• Scams focusing upon or directly impacting the elderly, disabled, or veterans
• So many more, often our creativity is the only limit to the good impact we may have on harmful business.

Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement "See Resume" in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options.
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers.
• And more! For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: To be considered for the position, all applicants must:

Submit a complete and accurate application profile necessary for qualifying such as dates of service, reason for leaving, etc. In addition, all applicants must ensure all employment and/or detailed information about work experience is listed on the application (including military service, self-employment, job-related volunteer work, internships, etc.) and that gaps in employment are explained.

NOTE: Any required experience and/or preferences listed in the advertisement must be verified at the time of application.

• Ensure that applicant responses to qualifying questions are verifiable by skills and/or experience stated on the employment application and/or resume. Applicants who do not respond to the qualifying questions will not be considered for this position.
• The elements of the selection process may include a skill assessment exercise.
• Current and future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. Following the six-month period, a new application must be submitted to an open advertisement to be considered for that vacancy.
• OAG employees are paid biweekly. All state employees are required to participate in the direct deposit program pursuant to s. 110.113, F.S.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECKS/ DRUG FREE WORKPLACE: All OAG positions are "sensitive or special trust" and require favorable results on a background investigation including fingerprinting, pursuant to s. 110.1127(2)(a), F.S. The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free Workplace, all employees are subject to reasonable suspicion or other drug testing in accordance with section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act. We hire only U.S. citizens and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

E-VERIFY STATEMENT: The Office of the Attorney General participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (e-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the United States after completion of the employment eligibility verification form (i-9).

PERSONS WITH DISABILITY/ADA STATEMENT: The OAG supports the employment of individuals with disabilities and encourages them to seek employment within our agency. If you need an accommodation because of a disability, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, in order to participate in the application process, please notify the people first service center at 877-562-7287. If you need an accommodation during the selection process, please notify the hiring authority in advance to allow sufficient time to provide an accommodation.

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 Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website at: https: //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. If you return to FRS employment before satisfying the required waiting period, your retirement may be voided, and you may have to repay all benefits you have received, including any Deferred Retirement Option Program (DROP) payout.

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.