LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43000666

State of Florida•Jacksonville, FL

1d•$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. The incumbent of this position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts. The duties of this position require a constituted law enforcement officer subject to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The incumbent is required to bear firearms. The incumbent is required to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.

Requirements

High School Diploma or its equivalent.
Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience
ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; or have you completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and are 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.
Communication: Displays good written and oral communication skills. Exhibits good mediation and negotiating skills. Documents investigation activity in compliance with DIVISION Policies and Procedures. Complies with all administrative documentation as prescribed by DIVISION Policies and Procedures. Ensures that all reports are logically comprehensive and grammatically correct. Prepares detailed and accurate reports of findings and ensures that they are filed and properly reported.
Interpersonal Skills: Exhibits flexibility to respond to change. Exhibits demeanor which is appropriate for the situation. Functions well as a team member. Responds to others using tact and diplomacy. Provides guidance, direction, leadership and motivation to assisting agents, analysts and others as applicable. Displays ethical and responsible behavior. Always conducts daily business in professional manner with respect, quality, service and commitment to excellence.
Training and Proficiency: All state-issued equipment is utilized and maintained in a safe and ready manner consistent with AP&P and DIVISION Policies and Procedures. All state-issued and personally approved firearms are maintained and utilized in a safe and proficient manner consistent with DIVISION Policies and Procedures. Applies a working knowledge of current Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, AP&P, DIVISION Policies and Procedures, industry trends, and current case law relevant to al Job-related functions. Successfully completed mandated training programs required by Florida Statute, DFS, and DIVISION. Provide training and technical assistance to new investigators on the requirements and duties associated with the Bureau. Train and instruct public safety personnel and others on State laws, rules and current investigative techniques.
Knowledge of: current investigative practices and techniques; investigative and surveillance principles and techniques, and the laws governing their use; the criminal justice system.
Ability to: use current investigative practices and techniques; effectively interview and interrogate within the laws governing; recognize, gather, and preserve evidence in accordance with established legal guidelines; effectively communicate both orally and in writing; prioritize work assignments; work effectively within time constraints; work effectively in dangerous and/or stressful situations, including disaster conditions.
Skills: Handling persons with whom you have contact in an effective and proper manner, including citizens, suspects, and offenders; proficient in the use and safe implementation of all assigned equipment; basic computer skills and knowledge.
OTHER KSAs: Knowledge of: fire behavior, chemistry, and burn patterns; key personnel in the law enforcement, legal, and fire service communities; the Bureau’s Augmented Crime Information Support System (ACISS). Ability to: use the Bureau’s Augmented Crime Information Support System (ACISS); interpret burn patterns and analyze other information to determine the cause and origin of a fire. Skills: Properly document the fire scene using sketching, diagramming, and photography; properly maintain and be proficient in the use of specialized equipment utilized at the fire scene (i.e. bobcat, dually, etc.) Ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
College education can be substituted at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of one year required experience.
The Division requires you to live no more than 50 miles from your residence to your assigned duty station (office). The mileage will be determined by geodesic distance (direct line) from their address of residents to the address of their assigned office.
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

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, victim, 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 on 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 organization skill 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 innovation 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.
Assigns specific tasks to team members.
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
Criminal Justice Incentive Pay - up to $1,560 annually
Clothing allowance up to $500.00 annually
Take home car - approximately $10,000.00 in savings annually
Specialty pay additives: FTO