LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 42001751 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Law Enforcement Investigator II

The incumbent in this position is responsible for law enforcement investigations of criminal acts as specified in Section 570.65, Florida Statutes. These acts include, but are not limited to, criminal violations involving : domesticated animals; livestock; poultry; aquaculture products; farms and farm equipment; livery tack; citrus and citrus products; trespass; littering; forests; theft of forest products; protection of consumers; all criminal laws and civil traffic laws committed on property owned, managed, or occupied by the department; any emergency situation in which the life, limb, or property of any person is placed in danger and any crime incidental to or related thereof. Each law enforcement investigator shall meet the qualifications of law enforcement officers established by Chapter 943, Florida Statutes. Each investigator is subject to and has the same arrest, jurisdiction and other authority provided for state law enforcement officers in Chapter 901, Florida Statutes. Each investigator also has the same right and authority to carry arms as do the sheriffs of this state.

Minimum Requirements :

• United States Citizen.
• High school graduate or GED.
• 19 years of age.
• Have not been convicted of any felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
• Have not received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
• Three (3) years of full-time experience in sworn law enforcement, sworn investigations, fire and arson and / or fraudulent crimes investigations work.
• College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of one (1) year of the required experience but will not substitute for the law enforcement certification.
• Incumbent must possess active Florida law enforcement certificate in compliance with Florida Statute 943.
• Applicants must possess and maintain a valid driver license.

Additional Requirements :

Preference will be given to individuals that possess :

Selection Process :

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida :

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com . For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the "Total Compensation Estimator Tool" located above under the "Posting Closing Date."

Uniforms and Dry-cleaning Allowance - All required uniforms, equipment and weapons are provided at no cost; Uniform maintenance allowance is $500 annually. Duty Station and Assignment(s) Osceola County. 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.

Salary - $70,000.06 - $74,002.24 Contact Carrie Jenkins at (850) 245-1300 or (850) 879-3335 or Carrie.Jenkins2@fdacs.gov, with any questions or concerns.

Notes - Successful applicant must pass a drug screening as well as a background screening, including fingerprinting, as conditions of employment. If possible, please submit your application from a desktop or laptop computer. Devices such as cellular phones and tablets have been known to cause errors when submitting an application. Please be sure to review each answer as they cannot be changed once your application is submitted.

Information regarding the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) may be found on the following website : https : / / www.fdacs.gov / Divisions-Offices / Agricultural-Law-Enforcement

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Special Notes : The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and / or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.