Law Enforcement Investigator II - 79001415

State of Florida•Largo, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco (ABT), within Florida’s Department of Business and Professional Regulation, is hiring a sworn Career Service law enforcement officer in the Bureau of Law Enforcement. The division regulates the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products in Florida, including licensing, tax collection and auditing, and enforcement of applicable laws. Investigators shift between regulatory investigation and law enforcement duties, investigating complex crimes and helping deter underage access to alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and nicotine products. The position is based in the Jacksonville District area, and the employee must reside within 70 air miles of the Jacksonville District Office by the time of hire. Some night and weekend work is required as necessary; emergency operations may involve extended travel outside the assigned area. The successful candidate plans and conducts criminal, administrative, and civil investigations; performs inspections and minimum-age compliance surveys; prepares reports and documentation; interviews people and testifies in legal proceedings; and works with other agencies. Enforcement duties may include arrests, warrant service, enforcing orders, recruiting and documenting informants, and tracking investigative expenses. The employee also provides training and community education, maintains issued equipment and physical conditioning, and keeps current with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. An internal training program must be completed. Applicants must hold an active Florida law enforcement certification or have passed the CJSTC law enforcement examination, and must have at least two years of sworn law enforcement experience.

Requirements

Hold a 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 and maintain one by the date of appointment if selected.
Reside within 70 air miles of the Jacksonville 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.
Knowledge of the criminal justice system, crime prevention and control procedures, and arrest procedures.
Skill in using restraining devices and firearms.
Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations and deal effectively with individuals and critical situations.
Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to gather and preserve evidence; determine work priorities; and ensure assignments are completed.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Ability to analyze and interpret law enforcement data and effectively interview suspects, complainants, and witnesses.
Ability to lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.
Work some nights and weekends as necessary.
Maintain proper physical conditioning for sworn law enforcement duties.

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 all or portions of criminal, administrative, and civil investigations within the division’s jurisdiction.
Conduct minimum-age compliance surveys involving alcohol and tobacco; plan activities with the public and other government agencies to reduce or eliminate noncompliance, and adjust plans as needed.
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 specified timeframes.
Conduct interviews, testify in official legal proceedings, and participate in cooperative investigations with other agencies.
Provide training on state laws and rules enforced by the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco.
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 assigned training and properly maintain issued equipment.
Remain familiar with division policies and procedures, departmental 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 employee.
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
Health insurance coverage, including individual and family coverage, for eligible employees.
$25,000 life insurance policy for eligible employees.
Optional supplemental insurance policies, including dental, vision, hospital supplement, and cancer coverage.
Tax-deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
Tuition waiver program for attendance at an approved State of Florida college or university.
Potential $5,000 sign-on bonus for eligible first-time Florida law enforcement officers.