INVESTIGATION SPECIALIST I

Full-time

No

Investigation Specialist I - Career Service - $36,

Investigation Specialist I - Conduct investigations about discrimination cases within the State of Florida. Gather and record information accurately and thoroughly through interviews and correspondence with parties involved in the investigation. Write investigative reports within statutory timeframes and testify in court and administrative hearings regarding findings and recommendations.

- Conduct investigations about discrimination cases within the State of Florida
- Gather and record information accurately and thoroughly through interviews and correspondence with parties involved in the investigation
- Write investigative reports within statutory timeframes
- Testify in court and administrative hearings regarding findings and recommendations
- Bachelor's degree and one year 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 working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system
- Experience conducting fact-finding interviews with members of the public to gather information
- Experience writing detailed, analytical reports or analyses
- Experience dealing with and analyzing large amounts of documentation
- Knowledge of basic investigations techniques, rules of evidence, court procedures and requirements
- Skilled in using logic and reasoning
- Skilled in utilizing techniques of active listening
- Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements
- Ability to use deductive reasoning
- Ability to analyze information and determine its validity
- Ability to write accurate investigation reports and present detailed verbal presentations
- Ability to maintain strict confidentiality
- Ability to make independent decisions
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with others

The Florida Commission on Human Relations is the state agency charged with enforcing the state’s civil rights laws and serves as a resource on human relations for the people of Florida. They are seeking an Investigation Specialist I to join their team and help promote fair treatment, equal opportunity, and mutual respect among members of all economic, social, racial, religious, and ethnic groups.

The successful candidate for this position will have a bachelor's degree and one year 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 working in the juvenile or adult criminal justice system. They will also have experience conducting fact-finding interviews, writing detailed reports, and analyzing large amounts of documentation. Knowledge of investigations techniques, court procedures, and active listening skills are also necessary for this role.

This is a career service position with a starting salary of $36,500. As an employee of the State of Florida, you will also receive a generous benefits package including vacation and sick leave, retirement, health insurance (over 80% employer paid), life insurance (80% employer paid), 10 holidays per year, flexible work schedules, tuition waivers, qualification for student loan forgiveness, and more.

In this role, you will be responsible for conducting investigations about discrimination cases within the State of Florida. This includes gathering and recording information accurately and thoroughly through interviews and correspondence with parties involved in the investigation. You will also be responsible for writing investigative reports within statutory timeframes and testifying in court and administrative hearings regarding your findings and recommendations.

The ideal candidate for this position will have strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and be able to handle sensitive and confidential situations with integrity, impartiality, discretion, and tact. They will also have a strong work ethic and the ability to use critical thinking and judgment to make sound decisions and effective recommendations. The ability to effectively organize and manage a busy workload is also necessary for this role.

If you are a solutions-oriented individual with a passion for promoting fair treatment and equal opportunity for all, then this may be the perfect opportunity for you. Apply today and take the next step in your career with the Florida Commission on Human Relations!

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Vacation and sick leave, retirement, health insurance, life insurance, holidays, flexible work schedules, tuition waivers, student loan forgiveness, telework program, state employee tuition waiver program, FRS pension plan, deferred compensation plan, adoptions benefits, health savings accounts, employee assistance program

Not specified

Legal research, fact-finding, report writing, interviewing, analytical thinking, active listening, court procedures, evidence rules, confidentiality, decision-making, communication, time management, organization

Bachelor's degree

Submit State of Florida Employment Application, respond to qualifying questions

Qualification and Experience Bachelor's degree, one year of experience in legal/paralegal work or related field

Legal