SPECIAL AGENT - 71002724

State of Florida • Dundee, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is currently seeking experienced law enforcement investigators to fill Special Agent positions within the Violence Prevention & Wellness Division (VP & Wellness). The VP & Wellness Division specializes in preventing targeted violence and threat mitigation. Special Agents will also be providing peer support to other members of FDLE.

Requirements

• At least ten years’ experience investigating violent physical crimes as a sworn criminal investigator
• Active law enforcement certification or eligible to be certified in the state of Florida per s. 943.13, Florida Statutes & CJSTC Requirements
• Successful completion of FDLE Special Agent Trainee Program
• Superior interpersonal communication skills
• Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling
• Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations
• Ability to probe and obtain critical facts
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to describe facts and events accurately
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others
• Ability to analyze and interpret data
• Ability to effectively interview suspects, complainants, and witnesses
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and United States passport throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.

Responsibilities

• Conducting intelligence lead investigations and behavioral assessments of persons of concern (POC) who appear to be on the pathway to committing an act of targeted violence
• Conducting threat investigations
• Providing Peer Support services to other members of FDLE

Benefits

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child
• Pension and investment retirement plan options
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree