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Florida Jobs lists this FINANCIAL INVESTIGATOR-CONSUMER PROTECT - 41000562 1 1 1 1 opportunity in fort myers, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Financial Investigator-Consumer ProtectThe Office of the Attorney General in the Consumer Protection Division in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or Fort Myers, Florida is 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. 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 responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:Conduct complex fraud and financial investigations involving unfair and deceptive trade practices, consumer fraud, organized schemes to defraud, asset concealment, and internet-based fraudDevelop and implement investigative strategies, ensuring all logical leads are identified, pursued, and documentedIdentify leads and pursue additional evidence and information through its logical conclusionPrepare detailed investigative reports, case summaries, memoranda of interview, and complex affidavits for use in civil litigationUtilize OSINT and SOCMINT tools—including public records, social media, and digital research—to develop leads and gather evidenceReview and analyze financial statements, bank records, business documents, and other materials to identify fraud indicators, quantify losses, and trace monetary transactionsIdentify concealed assets across trusts, corporations, banking institutions, and other financial conduitsConduct asset tracing to follow profits derived from unlawful activity through multiple financial channelsTake ownership of assigned investigations, develop and implement an investigative strategy that effectively moves the investigation to a reasonable and timely conclusionLead or support investigative teams on large-scale or high-impact cases, providing guidance to junior staff when appropriatePresent investigative findings and case briefings to attorneys and management in both written and verbal formatsCoordinate with attorneys, investigators, and law-enforcement partners, including assisting with subpoenas, affidavits, witness interviews, and trial preparationTestify in depositions, hearings, and trials regarding investigative actions and findingsMaintain technical proficiency and high ethical standardsSupport investigators and attorneys with special assignments, including tasks that may require extended hours or travel outside the worksitePerform other assigned duties in a timely and organized mannerKnowledge, skills and abilities include:Knowledge of investigative techniquesKnowledge of the rules of evidenceKnowledge of court procedures and requirementsAbility to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statementsAbility to collect and analyze evidenceAbility to use deductive reasoningAbility to write accurate investigative reportsAbility to conduct complex financial investigationsAbility to draft complex investigator affidavitsAbility to identify, understand, and document large and sometimes ambiguous organizations, along with representing control and liability potential of different levels of actorsKnowledge of asset tracing of profits received from unlawful activitiesAbility to document and effectively communicate the analysis of large data sets and financial informationAbility to utilize Excel and other software in analyzing trends in complaints, violations of FDUTPA, and tracing monetary transactionsAbility to utilize software such as CFIS, Page Vault, VPNs, Adobe Pro, and the Microsoft Suite with a high degree of skillAbility to testify at court hearings and trials about actions taken while developing investigationsTypes of investigations you may spearhead include:Failure to deliver goods and/or servicesTelemarketing Boiler Rooms Robocalls Negative Option and subscription business modelsHousehold Moving fraud, including Hostage Household Goods, Bait and Switch, or Broker FraudFraud or Deception in the Auto industry, such as advertising, bait and switch, financing, warranties, online sales, auctions, leases, dealerships, service, and part salesTimeshare 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 Scams focusing upon or directly impacting the elderly, disabled, or veteransSo many more, often our creativity is the only limit to the good impact we may have on harmful businessThe benefits of working for the State of Florida include:Annual and Sick Leave benefitsNine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each yearState Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance optionsRetirement plan options, including employer contributionsFlexible Spending AccountsTuition waiversAnd more!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. (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 , 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 . 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: 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.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 (
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