LAW ENFORCEMENT SERGEANT - 42000785 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

State of Florida • Brent, FL

3d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement is seeking a LAW ENFORCEMENT SERGEANT for an internal agency opportunity. The headquarters for this position is located in Jackson County, but may patrol additional counties including Calhoun, Bay, Holmes, and Washington. The incumbent is responsible for directing the daily activities of Law Enforcement Officers, managing agricultural inspection stations, and supervising employees in the enforcement of agricultural, horticultural, and livestock laws, as well as other criminal and regulatory violations specified in Florida Statutes. This role requires independent professional judgment and ensures the proper disposition of violations and reports, notifying supervisors of significant operational occurrences. Sergeants have the same arrest, jurisdiction, and authority as state law enforcement officers and the right to carry arms.

Requirements

• United States Citizen.
• High School graduate or GED.
• 19 years of age or older.
• Valid driver license with no more than four moving traffic violations within the past three years.
• Have not been convicted of driving a vehicle or operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the past five years.
• Have not refused to submit to a breath/blood/urine test within the last five years.
• Have not used cannabis illegally within the last two years.
• Have not used any illegal controlled substance, other than cannabis, within the last five years.
• Have not been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
• Have not been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
• Good moral character.
• Must possess active law enforcement certificate in compliance with Florida Statute 943.
• Three (3) years of experience in sworn law enforcement or sworn investigations work. College education can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours for the required sworn law enforcement experience.

Nice To Haves

• Incumbent must possess current certification of transition to semi-automatic weapons prior to appointment to this position.

Responsibilities

• Directing the daily activities of Law Enforcement Officers under his/her supervision.
• Operation and management of agricultural inspection stations.
• Supervision and enforcement of agricultural, horticultural, and livestock laws.
• Enforcement of any criminal matter as specified in Section 570.65, Florida Statutes.
• Oversight of program functions of the Bill of Lading Program.
• Enforcement of regulatory activities authorized by the Florida Administrative Code relating to law enforcement functions.
• Ensuring the proper and timely disposition of all violations and required reports.
• Notifying supervisor(s) of any significant occurrences which affect operations.

Benefits

• Uniforms and Dry-cleaning Allowance - All required uniforms, equipment and weapons are provided at no cost; Uniform maintenance allowance is $500 annually.
• Education and Training Incentive Payments - Sworn employees are eligible to receive up to $130 monthly for the completion of career development courses and/or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.
• Annual and Sick Leave benefits
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Tuition waivers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED