Investigation Specialist I

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Carry out investigations pertaining to discrimination cases within the State of Florida.

• Accurately and thoroughly gather and document information through interviews and/or correspondence with involved parties.

• Research and compile facts regarding assigned complaints.

• Draft investigative reports within the mandated statutory timeframes.

• Provide testimony and appear before Commission panels, in civil court, and at administrative hearings concerning investigative findings and recommendations.

• Conduct objective fact-finding and evaluate evidence.

• Prepare detailed investigative reports along with legally sound determinations and recommendations.

• Assist the Commission in enforcing state and federal civil rights laws.

⛳️ Requirements

• Familiarity with fundamental investigation techniques, rules of evidence, and court procedures.

• Proficient in employing logic and reasoning.

• Skilled in the techniques of active listening.

• Capability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements effectively.

• Ability to apply deductive reasoning.

• Competence in analyzing information and assessing its validity.

• Proficiency in writing accurate investigation reports and delivering detailed verbal presentations.

• Ability to uphold strict confidentiality.

• Capacity to make independent decisions.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to foster and maintain productive working relationships with others.

• A minimum of five years of experience in legal or paralegal work, investigative work, human relations, human resources, regulatory inspections, social work, personnel, education, counseling, affirmative action (AA), equal employment opportunity (EEO), or in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system; alternatively, a bachelor’s degree along with one year of relevant experience.

• Successful completion of a level two background screening, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

• Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System or possess a Letter of Registration Exemption.

• Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must provide the necessary supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy.

🏝️ Benefits

• Annual and sick leave benefits.

• Nine paid holidays each year.

• One personal holiday each year.

• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance choices.

• Retirement plan options with employer contributions.

• Flexible Spending Accounts.

• Tuition waivers.

• Opportunities for training and development.

• Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.

• Continuous learning opportunities.

• Veterans’ Preference for eligible candidates.

• Reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities.