LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 37020884

State of Florida • Belle Isle, FL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is hiring a Law Enforcement Investigator II for the Division of Law Enforcement’s Environmental Crimes Unit. Based in Orlando, the position conducts criminal, intelligence, and other investigations involving threats to the environment or public health and safety, in support of DEP’s mission. The role requires a constituted state law enforcement officer certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, with full powers of arrest. It involves independent judgment and applying technical law enforcement knowledge with limited supervision.

The position is emergency mission-essential and may require short-notice duties and travel in support of emergency efforts. It is subject to emergency calls 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to protect life or property; otherwise, normal business hours apply. The work location is Orlando, Florida, and the role requires work throughout eight central Florida counties: Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia.

Requirements

• Current law enforcement officer certification for the State of Florida, the federal government, or another U.S. state.
• At least one year of sworn law enforcement experience.
• Valid driver license.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals and critical situations.
• Ability to take direction and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform physical labor and withstand physical exertion.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement complicated rules, regulations, and directives.
• Ability to work in different areas of the state on special details for extended periods.
• Must complete a physical assessment test, oral board interview, doctor's physical, psychological evaluation, and law enforcement background investigation.
• Must successfully complete background screening for this Position of Special Trust.
• Correctional and correctional probation officers do not meet the minimum qualifications unless they have also been employed as law enforcement officers.
• Must be a constituted state law enforcement officer certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, with full power to investigate and arrest for violations of Florida law.

Nice To Haves

• Three years of law enforcement experience.
• A degree from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Investigate alleged violations of environmental laws, seize evidence, make arrests, and testify in court.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, with an emphasis on environmental resource protection and environmental crimes investigations.
• Prepare and complete enforcement-related forms and documents, including offense reports, supplemental reports, affidavits, charging documents, search warrants, and property receipts.
• Perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts when required on short notice.
• Respond to emergency calls on a 24-hour, seven-day-a-week basis to protect life or property.

Benefits

• Annual and sick leave benefits.
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year.
• State group insurance options, including health, life, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Special risk class retirement plan options with employer contributions.
• Tuition waivers.
• Criminal Justice Incentive pay, if eligible, up to $1,560 annually.
• Clothing allowance.
• Take-home car.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed