OPS Part-Time Background Investigator

Requisition No: 872563 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: OPS Part-Time Background Investigator

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 4335012 

Salary:  $25.00 per hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/13/2026 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

WORKING TITLE: OPS PART-TIME BACKGROUND INVESTIGATOR

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

BUREAU: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES SECTION, OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATION

CITY: JACKSONVILLE

COUNTY: DUVAL

 

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for the Operational Support Services Section. This advertisement is for an OPS Background Investigator.

 

Click here for additional information about the Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division.

 

SPECIAL NOTES:

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA PEOPLE FIRST AND SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS: cidhiring@myfloridacfo.com

 

Click here for Supplemental Application.

 

This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position.

 

QUESTIONS

Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063.

 

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent.
• Proficient in using Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
• Experience in conducting background investigations for employment.
• Experience conducting fact-finding interviews with members of the public to gather information.
• VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.

 

Preferences:

• Completed CJST Background Course.
• ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; Possess a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification; or completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with Section 943.13, Florida Statutes or prior Active Florida Law Enforcement Certification
• Experience working in a law enforcement agency or a government investigative agency.
• Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.

 

REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of basic investigations techniques.
• Skilled in using logic and reasoning.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate fluently in English both verbally and written.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews and take statements.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to analyze informed and determine its validity.
• Ability to write accurate investigation reports and present detailed presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain a productive working relationship with others.
• Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality ethics and integrity.
• Ability to make independent decisions.
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