Score Non-Fatal Civilian Investigator
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Job Location:
Sanford, FL - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 46280 - 57158
Posted on:
21 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
General Description
- The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is now accepting applications for the position of SCORE NON-FATAL CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR.
This position involves specialized work responsible for gathering receiving and processing information to assist people with Substance Use Disorders in navigating the healthcare system for the most suitable treatment options. Act as a liaison between Law Enforcement and the Healthcare System/Providers.
Objective of SCORE
The primary goal is to save lives by combating the Opioid Epidemic through a collaborative initiative. The SCORE Initiative has a comprehensive approach to funnel those who have overdosed and are being treated in the Emergency Department and transition them through a pipeline of detoxification stabilization and treatment/rehabilitation. SCORE will develop and implement a seamless collaborative stabilization and treatment solution to reduce opioid overdoses recidivism and mortality. This is a three (3) prong approach addressing and targeting Prevention Enforcement and Treatment (P.E.T.)
REQUIRED DOCUMENTEach applicant must complete a NOTARIZED Background Investigation Waiver.Failure to submit this document will disqualify your application. The waiver must be notarized and submitted with the application. A link for the form has been provided in red above.
Salary is negotiable based upon related training education and experience.Applications must be submitted before the closing date of November 25 2025. Typical Duties
- ILLUSTRATIVE DUTIES: The duties listed below are in addition to the duties assigned under the associated job description. The omission of specific work statements does not necessarily exclude them from being performed by the position and is for illustrative purposes only.REFERENCE CIVILIAN INVESTIGATOR VIA JOB DESCRIPTIONSThe Seminole Collaborative Opioid Response Effort known as the SCORE Team consists of sworn agents and a civilian investigator who respond to overdose incidents in Seminole County within a 12-24 hour period. The SCORE team is unique in that they come from a place of empathy and compassion recognizing substance use disorder as an illness verses acting in a traditional law enforcement manner.The primary purpose of the SCORE Team is to provide those who suffer from substance use disorder with treatment services which includes offering warm handoffs to Detox Facilities. The SCORE team takes pride in our follow up services to ensure and assist with sustainability of recovery. The SCORE team also does a great deal of community outreach to include; visiting Halfway Houses Sober Living Facilities and various other treatment facilities in an effort to provide continued support post treatment.The SCORE team utilizes a collaborative initiative approach to build partnerships and relationships with several treatment facilities and community partners in an effort to streamline access to services. The SCORE team meets regularly with treatment providers the Department of Health (Community Paramedics) and other community resources such as Peer Support Specialists.
- Review of all case material formulating questions for subjects possibly interviewing subjects and researching Sheriffs Office general orders/policies as required. Maintains strict confidentiality.
- Prepares reports providing a summary of findings statements from subjects and other documents pertinent to SCORE.
- Answers incoming calls and responds to emails and general inquiries reference to SCORE.
- May plan produce and conduct training/educational programs to assist other Law Enforcement Organizations and Community partners to educate them on the SCORE initiative.
- May act as a liaison for the agency or division; may serve as an active participant in various committees.
- May act as a proctor/representative for various SCORE/Sheriffs Office functions
- Conduct follow-up interviews with patients families and healthcare providers.
- Performs all other duties as assigned or required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree
- Two (2) years responsible experience in a personnel office environment criminal justice work
- Consideration may be given to equivalent combination of related training education and experience
- Obtain FCIC/NCIC Certification within six (6) months of employment
- Internal applicants must have completed the Seminole County Sheriffs Office one (1) year probationary period.
- Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Drivers License.
Knowledge Skills Abilities & Other
REFERENCE CIVILIAN INVESTIGATORVIAJOB DESCRIPTIONS
Please direct any questions to:Seminole County Sheriffs OfficeHuman Resources Division100EslingerWaySanford FL 32773
External applicants for employment will submit to a thorough background investigation which includes but not limited to past employment/education verification driver license review credit history prior drug use history arrest/conviction record and computerized voice stress analysis (CVSA) testing. A certified examiner administers the CVSA with questions addressing illegal drug use and general questions of honesty and criminal history. Any dishonesty or deception on the Employment Application will disqualify your application.
The background investigation process may take 3-6 months depending upon the complexity of the applicants background and position for which youve applied. Applicants selected for employment will be provided a conditional offer and required to submit to a medical examination with drug screening.
Candidates must also comply with the Agencys current Tattoo and Body Ornamentation Policy. A copy ofGeneral Order 28 - Dress and Appearance can be accessed here. An applicants tattoos and body ornamentation must be disclosed at the time of application and will be documented as part of the agencys review process even if otherwise meeting the Agencys policy.
Applicants not selected for employment will receive notification from the Human Resources Division to include justification based on the following disqualifiers: negative background failure to meet minimum qualifications as outlined in the specific job description or any additional information discovered during the interview process. Applicants will be eligible to reapply with the Seminole County Sheriffs Office after one year from date of notification.The Seminole County Sheriffs Office is committed to a diverse work force is a drug free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly support our military veterans and their families and encourage them to consider applying to agency job announcements for which they may qualify. Preference-Eligible Applicant service members and veterans and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans receive preference and priority and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled. Additionally certain Preference-Eligible Applicants may also be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment.
Key Skills
- Epidemiology
- Public Health
- Bank Secrecy Act
- Bioinformatics
- Fraud
- Genetics
- Interviewing
- Law Enforcement
- Qualitative Research Interviewing
- Research Experience
- Next Generation Sequencing
- Writing Skills
