GOVERNMENT ANALYST I (WORKING TITLE: EVIDENCE COORDINATOR) - 43004690 Date: Jan 28, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/workforce\_operations/human\_resource\_management/for\_job\_applicants/e\_verify) . Requisition No: 844278 Agency: Financial Services Working Title: GOVERNMENT ANALYST I (WORKING TITLE: EVIDENCE COORDINATOR) - 43004690 Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 43004690 Salary: $41,561.57 Posting Closing Date: 02/12/2025 Total Compensation Estimator Tool (https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/) *****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY***** DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION BUREAU: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES CITY: TALLAHASSEE COUNTY: LEON TheCriminal Investigations Divisionencompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. With this broad responsibility, the division investigates a wide range of fraudulent and criminal acts including: + Insurance Fraud Investigations + Workers’ Compensation Fraud Investigations + Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations + Theft/Misuse of State Funds + Fire and Explosives Sample Analysis + Public Assistance Fraud Mission Statement Serving and safeguarding the public and businesses operating in the State of Florida against acts of fraud, arson, and the misuse of state funds. Available links to the Agency and Division: + MyFloridaCFO (https://www.myfloridacfo.com/) + Criminal Investigations Division SPECIAL NOTES: This position requires a security background check which includes a financial credit report, and fingerprinting. TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE IN PEOPLE FIRSTANDEMAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT: https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/cid/career-opportunities Email Address: cidhiring@myfloridacfo.com Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063 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. REQUIREMENTS: + High School Diploma or its' equivalent. + Two (2) years of professional experience in a Law Enforcement Accredited agency. An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience. + Two (2) years of experience working with evidence. + Experience working with property and evidence procedures. + Must be able to travel. Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal & written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process. WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS? Selection is athree-to-six-month processthat consists of the following: + Completed State of Florida Employment Application + Completed Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division Supplemental Application + Interview + Fingerprinting + Background Investigation + Financial credit report Our Salary & Benefits The minimum base salary for this position is $41,561.57. Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle. Benefits include: + Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday. + Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee. + Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually. + Pension and investment retirement plan options ( MyFRS (https://www.myfrs.com/) ). + Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts. + Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts. + State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/work\_and\_life/additional\_benefits/state\_tuition\_waiver) (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities). + Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) - (Eligibility required) https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/public-service-application-for-forgiveness.pdf + Career training opportunities. + $25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage. + Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $30.00 per month. + Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more. For a more complete list of benefits, visit https://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/ MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: + Knowledge of property and evidence procedures. + Knowledge of accreditation processes. + Knowledge of monitoring techniques. + Knowledge of law enforcement principles, procedures, techniques, and equipment. + Ability to plan, organize, and direct activities. + Ability to utilize problem solving techniques. + Ability to understand and interpret rules, regulations, and policies. + Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions and procedures. + Ability to understand and maintain confidentiality. + Ability to present information in a concise and organized manner. + Ability to communicate and articulate effectively both orally and in writing. + Ability to multi-task and work under minimum supervision. + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: If applicable, (Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.) Property and Evidence Coordination: + Responsible for ensuring the Division property and evidence facilities around the state are operated in a consistent, effective, and efficient manner, in compliance with state statutes, court orders, agency policies and procedures, retention guidelines, accreditation standards, and best practices. + Ensures facilities are equipped with Division policy and Commission for Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation, Inc (CFA) requirements and features – i.e., security features, shelves, bins, cold storage. + Periodically audits entries that are made into the records management system to ensure entries are timely and accurate and in accordance with Division policy and procedures. + Coordinates routine purging of property and evidence within all facilities with no further prosecutorial value. + Coordinates and/or conducts required audits, inventories, and inspections of all property and evidence facilities. + Completes required annual and/or time sensitive reports as required by accreditation standards. + Identifies and reports non-compliance issues to the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor/Accreditation Manager and the Bureau of Support Services Chief. + Evaluates and analyzes the Division’s property and evidence function and identifies specific areas of improvement and/or opportunities for increased efficiency or effectiveness in policy and in agency practices. + Makes recommendations for improvements via the chain of command. + Provides support and assistance to Division evidence custodians. Professional Development and Division Training: + Attends career development courses related to property and evidence. + Develops and trains new field office evidence custodians in their duties and responsibilities as custodians, including required accreditation standards. + Develops and conducts refresher training for all evidence custodians. Compliance Reviews: + Assists the Division Inspector with ensuring compliance with applicable policy/procedures/standards as it relates to property and evidence. + Provides required reports and information; makes recommendations to the Division Inspector for improving the efficiency and effectiveness of Division's operations, policies, and procedures as it relates to property and evidence. Performs other related work as required. 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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 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 (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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: TALLAHASSEE, FL, US, 32303 Nearest Major Market:Tallahassee