Job Description

Requisition No: 868982

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR INSPECTOR - DC

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70020943

Salary: $62,315.24 Annually

Posting Closing Date: 02/06/2026

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FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: Senior Inspector

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position located in Region 5 of the Office of the Inspector General, Bureau of State Investigations Internal Affairs Division (IAD)

Our mission in 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

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:

• Palm Beach
• Broward
• Dade
• Martin
• Desoto
• Charlotte

JOB DUTIES:

• Conduct/lead internal affairs investigations of matters which the Department of Corrections has jurisdiction.
• 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 suspects related to alleged violations of state law or departmental procedures; and writing and reviewing final reports containing investigative reports.
• The incumbent in this position shall have the following duties to include but are not limited to, planning, leading, investigating and conducting complex internal affairs/administrative investigations.
• The incumbent’s investigative authority is pursuant to FSS 944.31, Inspector general; inspectors; power and duties; FSS 20.055, Agency inspectors general and FSS 943, Department of Law Enforcement. All OIG investigations are conducted pursuant to the Association of Inspectors General, Principles and Standards for Offices of Inspector General

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.

• Meet the minimum qualifications and standards as set forth in section 943.13, Florida Statute and possess an active Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer Certification.
• Must possess at least seven (7) years of full-time experience as a Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer within a criminal justice agency with four (4) of the seven (7) years of experience conducting internal affairs/administrative investigations or conducting investigations within an Office of Inspector General.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for two (2) years of the 4 years of investigative experience
• An associate degree from an accredited college can substitute for one (1) year of the 4 years of investigative experience
• Valid Driver's license

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 investigative skills with emphasis on comprehensive investigations and interviews.
• Strong report writing skills.

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.

The Florida Department of Corrections does not currently support H-1B Visa Sponsorship.

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.

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.