STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 15TH CIRCUIT- INVESTIGATOR I - 21015100
About The Position
The State Attorney’s Office, 15th Judicial Circuit, is currently accepting applications for an INVESTIGATOR I. This is an AT WILL POSITION. This position requires a physician’s assessment (physical exam) to ensure the applicant is capable of performing the essential functions of a law enforcement officer; a security background check, including fingerprinting, verification of prior employment, a neighborhood check, and successful completion of a drug test as a condition of employment. Applicants who served in the military must submit a copy of their DD Form 214. Some travel required.
Requirements
- Current Law Enforcement Certification
- A high school diploma or equivalency
- Four (4) years of sworn investigative or sworn law enforcement experience in one of the following areas: Financial/Elderly Abuse Investigations; Computer, Child Exploitation, Sex Crimes and or Special Victims Crimes; Internal Affairs and/or Public Corruption Investigations; Criminal Investigations to include Homicide and Major Crimes; or Crimes Against Persons Investigations.
- Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations
- Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
- Ability to deal with individuals in critical situations in an effective manner
- Ability to gather and preserve evidence
- Ability to describe facts and events accurately
- Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Ability to effectively interview suspects, complainants and witnesses
- At least 19 years of age
- A citizen of the United States
- Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
- Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, not withstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
- Possess a current certification as a Florida law enforcement officer. The certification will be confirmed with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE).
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual applicants with Florida Law Enforcement Certification and a college degree
Responsibilities
- Conducts interviews with a wide range of persons.
- Secures documentary evidence.
- Takes sworn statements.
- Conducts physical surveillance.
- Prepares investigative reports.
- Assists prosecutors in preparation and presentation of misdemeanor and felony cases.
- Obtains and serves warrants and subpoenas and makes arrests.
Benefits
- Low cost health insurance plan options ($50.00 monthly for individual coverage and $180.00 monthly for family coverage)
- State paid life insurance policy
- Supplemental insurance plans offered including dental, vision, hospitalization and more
- Automatic enrollment in the Florida Retirement System in the Special Risk Class
- Paid County and State holidays
- Paid vacation and sick leave accrued on a monthly basis
- Qualifying employer under Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
