Cyber Fraud Investigator

Duties

The duties and responsibilities associated with this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform analysis and conduct investigations in the Cyber Fraud area which involve matters such as financial fraud, telecommunication, technology-based scams, unfair and deceptive business practices, cybersecurity, antitrust, RICO, SPAM, Botnet usage for denial of services, civil forfeiture, scheme(s) to defraud, and civil theft cases.
• Examine cybersecurity incident responses and forensics reports, as well as corporate security policies and procedures.
• Analyze and collect background or investigative information to assist Cyber Fraud Statewide Prosecutors with technology-related issues.
• Interact with state and federal law enforcement and consumer protection agencies on cyber fraud and IT-related issues of regional, state, and national impact.
• Review and evaluate consumer complaints to determine if a violation of Florida law has occurred.
• Locate and identify concealed profits in trusts, domestic and foreign corporations, banking institutions, peer-to-peer money transmitters, cryptocurrency wallets, real and personal property, and any other method or means of concealment.
• Leverage commercially available and open-source intelligence (OSINT) to perform investigative analysis.
• Prepare documents, exhibits, schedules, reports and other pertinent information for use in cases litigated in courts of law; Prepare investigative reports for attorneys, participate in case development with attorneys, prepare investigative affidavits, review witness affidavits and assist with preparation for witness examinations; Attend depositions, take sworn statements, administer oaths and interview witnesses; Assist with developing computer-generated charts and graphics; Input statistical data into computers and aid in design of specific computer programs.
• Perform asset tracing of profits received from unlawful activities through all financial conduits.
• Aid in drafting investigative subpoenas, pleadings, affidavits, and discovery requests.
• Draft inquiries for information to other law enforcement agencies, as well as responding to requests for information.
• Assist attorneys with special assignments, which may require extended hours and/or travel outside the worksite.
• Testify in court hearings, trials, and depositions regarding investigations which they conducted.
• Coordinate and conduct training on cyber and financial investigations for the consumer protection division, local law enforcement and other partner agencies.
• Perform other related work as required.

 Earn a Degree in Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Science, Computer Forensics or Forensic Psychology

Requirements

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus 3 years of experience conducting criminal, civil, or administrative investigations or examinations, which must include a minimum of two years of experience with complex financial investigations or analysis, online scams or cybercrime investigations, or computer forensic investigations.
• A master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of the 3 years of required experience.
• Investigative experience in fraud or white-collar crimes, financial investigations, cybercrime investigations, or computer forensics may substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required education.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Cyber Security, or other related degree
• 3 or more years of experience with cyber related investigations
• High-level technology skills and extensive education or training in technology and computer investigations
• Familiarity in the use of open-source intelligence (OSINT)
• Familiarity with computer and network security
• Experience identifying evidence to support civil litigation or criminal prosecution
• 3 or more years of experience investigating complex financial crimes
• Familiarity with the collection and development of digital evidence
• Familiarity in the storage of and chain of custody for digital evidence

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