Associate Inspector Jobs in Vero Beach, FL (NOW HIRING)

Requisition No: 879855 

Agency: Department of Corrections

Working Title: SENIOR INSPECTOR - DC - 70018211

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 70018211 

Salary:  $62,315.24 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 08/23/2026 

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 FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS

We Never Walk Alone

ADVERTISING/WORKING TITLE: WB Senior Inspector

This open competitive advertisement is for a Career Service position based out of Central Office of the Office of the Inspector General, Central Intake and Compliance Unit. This position requires travel up to 50% of the work week for work- related reassignments. Candidate must be willing and able to travel as needed throughout the State of Florida. 

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

GEOGRAPHICAL AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY:  Statewide

JOB DUTIES:

•  This is a career service, Inspector position responsible for conducting investigations in accordance with 20.055, F.S. (Agency Inspectors General), 944.31, F.S. and 112.3187-112.31895, F.S. (Whistle-blower Act), in addition to following Department policies and procedures and OIG directives.
• Properly applies Whistle Blower provisions pursuant to 112.313187-112.31895, F.S. when conducting whistle-blower investigations or determinations.
• Knowledge of statutes pertaining to confidentiality requirements as they relate to Whistle-blower investigations, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPPA), and Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintains any training, continuing education, and certification requirements as established by the Agency or Inspector General.
• The incumbent Senior Inspector is certified by the CJSTC in accordance with 944.31, F.S. as a Correctional Officer or Correctional Probation Officer position with the primary duty to conduct administrative investigations of matters relating to the Department of Corrections. Additionally, through a mutual aid agreement, this position assists other agencies upon request in controlling and securing areas during civil disturbances and natural disasters.

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)
• Comprehensive knowledge of s. 112.3187-112.31895, F.S. (Whistle-blower Act)
• Knowledge of statutes pertaining to confidentiality requirements as they relate to Whistle-blower investigations, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act (HIPAA), and Protected Health Information (PHI).
• 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.

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.