LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43000804

State of Florida

9d•$60,000 - $63,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for a Bureau of Fire, Arson, & Explosives Investigations detective.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; Possess a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification; or completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.
VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.
Must be 19 years of age.
Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.

Nice To Haves

A degree from an accredited college or university.
Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.

Responsibilities

Conduct extensive investigations. Responsibilities to include following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, making arrests.
Conduct follow-up latent investigations, interviewing witnesses and interrogation of suspects as appropriate in order to secure background information on suspect(s).
Identify and arrest criminal suspects. Prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney.
Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assists in preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
Identifies, recruits, documents, and supervises confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures.
Collects, seizes, protects, maintains, transports and documents evidence consistent with statutes, current case law, and Division Policies and Procedures.
Displays sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
Provides investigative support to Division personnel and to other public safety entities.
Applies diverse knowledge and research methods.
Development of strategic and tactical intelligence.
Monitors arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures. Maintains liaison with Prosecutor.
Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees.
Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
Performs disaster related duties as requested.
Provides complete and accurate collection of data/information, evaluation, and dissemination.
Displays initiative and organizational skills in conducting investigative activities.
Prepares and implements investigative plan.
Focuses investigation on objectives necessary for prosecution and closure of cases.
Displays creative planning and seeks innovative resolutions.
Goals, objectives, and assignments are met efficiently and in a timely manner.
Consistently allocates resources to maximize efficiency and successful case completion.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and monitors expenditures.
Develops case targets.
Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

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)
Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) - (Eligibility required)
$25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $50.00 per month for individuals or $180 per month for family
Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more