LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 79000730

State of Florida•Boynton Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is hiring a sworn Career Service Law Enforcement Investigator II for its Bureau of Law Enforcement, based in the West Palm Beach area. The Bureau enforces laws and regulations governing alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, including investigating complex crimes and deterring underage access to alcohol, tobacco, and nicotine products. The role combines regulatory investigation with law enforcement duties and may involve working nights and weekends as necessary. The employee must reside within 70 air miles of the West Palm Beach District Office by the time of hire and may be assigned extended travel outside the assigned area during state-declared emergency operations. The investigator plans and completes criminal, administrative, and civil investigations within the Division’s jurisdiction; inspects licensed businesses; prepares reports; interviews witnesses and suspects; testifies in legal proceedings; and works with other agencies. Duties also include enforcing orders, making arrests, serving warrants, maintaining issued equipment and physical conditioning, and providing training and community education. The position requires an active Florida law enforcement certification or passage of the CJSTC law enforcement examination, at least two years of sworn law enforcement experience, a valid Florida driver’s license, a safe driving history, and successful completion of background screening and internal training.

Requirements

Hold current active Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification under Section 943.13, Florida Statutes, or have passed the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission law enforcement examination; corrections and correctional probation certifications do not qualify.
Have at least 2 years of sworn law enforcement experience.
Possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license, or obtain one by the appointment date if selected.
Reside within 70 air miles of the West Palm Beach District Office by the time of hire.
Pass a law enforcement Level 2 background screening.
Successfully complete an internal training program.
Have a safe driving history.
Have knowledge of the criminal justice system, crime prevention and control procedures, and arrest procedures.
Be skilled in using restraining devices and firearms.
Be able to work in dangerous and stressful situations; understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; and deal effectively with individuals and critical situations.
Be able to gather and preserve evidence, set work priorities, ensure assignments are completed, establish and maintain effective working relationships, analyze and interpret law enforcement data, and effectively interview suspects, complainants, and witnesses.
Be able to lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in technology and writing skills.
Bilingual ability, as needed.
More than three years of white-collar or financial-fraud investigative experience.
Experience in accounting or auditing, or a degree in accounting or public management.
Experience in beverage regulation.

Responsibilities

Plan, conduct, and complete criminal, administrative, and civil investigations within the Division’s jurisdiction.
Conduct minimum-age compliance surveys involving alcohol and tobacco, prepare work plans with the public and government agencies, and complete or adjust planned activities.
Investigate stolen or counterfeit cigarette tax stamps; unlawful shipments or deliveries of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products into Florida; non-tax-paid products; fraudulent applications, tax returns, and records; and unlawful ties between manufacturers or distributors and retailers.
Prepare accurate, well-composed reports and submit documentation within required timeframes.
Conduct interviews, testify in legal proceedings, and participate in cooperative investigations with other agencies.
Provide training on state laws and rules enforced by the Division and participate in community prevention and education events.
Enforce final orders, settlement agreements, and court orders; make arrests; serve warrants; recruit and document informants; and account for investigative expenses.
Plan, conduct, and complete inspections of businesses licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to promote compliance.
Participate in required or assigned training and properly maintain issued equipment.
Maintain familiarity with Division policies and procedures, legal opinions, statutory changes, rules, agency directives, and court decisions.
Perform related duties and participate in state-declared emergency operations, which may involve extended travel outside the assigned area.
Maintain the physical conditioning needed to perform the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer.

Benefits

State of Florida retirement package, with a required 3% employee contribution.
Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday.
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new State of Florida employee.
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
Health insurance coverage for eligible employees, including individual and family coverage.
$25,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees.
Additional supplemental insurance policies, including dental, vision, hospital supplement, and cancer coverage.
Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
Tuition waiver program for an approved State of Florida college or university.
Potential $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible first-time Florida officers.