LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 79001415

State of Florida•Jacksonville Beach, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Law Enforcement Investigator II is a sworn Career Service position in the Bureau of Law Enforcement, within the Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco. The Division licenses and regulates the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products; collects and audits taxes and fees; and enforces applicable Florida laws. The Bureau’s investigators shift between regulatory investigative work and law enforcement duties, with a focus on complex investigations and preventing underage access to alcohol, tobacco, and nicotine products. The employee plans and conducts criminal, administrative, and civil investigations within the Division’s jurisdiction. Duties include investigating suspected tax-stamp, shipment, tax-payment, application, record, and industry-relationship violations; conducting compliance surveys and licensed-business inspections; preparing reports; interviewing people and testifying in legal proceedings; enforcing orders; making arrests and serving warrants; and working with other agencies. The role also includes community education, training, maintaining issued equipment and knowledge of relevant laws and policies, and participating in state-declared emergency operations when assigned. Some night and weekend work is required, and emergency activation may involve extended travel outside the assigned area. The position is located in the Jacksonville district area. The employee must reside within 70 air miles of the Jacksonville District Office by the time of hire. A $5,000 sign-on bonus may be available to eligible first-time Florida officers.

Requirements

Hold an 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 by the application deadline. Corrections and Correctional Probation certifications do not qualify.
Have at least two 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 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.
Know 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.
Be able to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Be able to deal effectively with individuals and critical situations.
Be able to gather and preserve evidence.
Be able to determine work priorities and ensure completion of assignments.
Be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Be able to analyze and interpret law enforcement data.
Be able to effectively interview suspects, complainants, and witnesses.
Be able to lift and maneuver at least 50 pounds.
Work some nights and weekends as necessary.

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 for alcohol and tobacco, develop work plans involving the public and other government agencies, and adjust planned activities as needed.
Investigate suspected 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 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.
Participate in required or assigned training and properly maintain issued equipment.
Maintain familiarity 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 as assigned, potentially involving extended travel outside the assigned area.
Maintain the physical conditioning necessary 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 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.
A $5,000 sign-on bonus may be available to eligible first-time Florida officers.