LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER - 71002069

Law Enforcement Officer - 71002069

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Requisition No : 855567

Agency : Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title : Law Enforcement Officer - 71002069

Pay Plan : Career Service

Position Number : 71002069

Salary : $60,000.00

Posting Closing Date : 12 / 31 / 2025

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Law Enforcement Officer

Capitol Police

Open-Competitive Opportunity

Position Summary : Capitol Police was created for the purpose of serving as a specially trained and highly effective law enforcement agency serving the safety and security needs of both the legislative and executive branches of state government. Possible assignments and career opportunities include :

• Uniform Patrol providing 24 / 7 coverage
• Directed Patrol Unit (Bicycle Patrols / Community Policing / Crime Prevention)
• Drone Operations
• Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Unit
• EOD K-9 Unit
• Honor Guard
• Investigations Unit
• Special Operations Team (SOT)
• Promotional Opportunities (Sergeant / Investigator / Lieutenant / Captain)
• Protective Operations Detail (POS)

Duties & Responsibilities : Specific duties include :

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Internal FDLE Member Sponsorship Qualifications :

External Sponsorship Qualifications :

Requirements Per Florida State Statute 943.13 :

Required Certification :

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Base Salary : Non-sponsorship applicants starting salary will be hired at $60,000.00 annually and increases are granted based upon appropriations as determined by the Florida Legislature. Sponsorship applicants - starting salary will be 10 percent below the FDLE minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. Once a trainee has successfully completed the State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Academy and successfully passed the State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification Examination, salary will be increased to the FDLE minimum of the class pay range or increased according to FDLE's pay policy. Salary will be dependent upon current position class and will follow Pay Policy Guidelines.

How You Will Grow : FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

Our Salary & Benefits : Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including :

Sworn Salary Incentives : Criminal Justice Incentive Pay (CJIP) is a salary incentive which pays up to $130.00 per month (based on college degrees and completion of salary incentive courses); and $500.00 annual uniform allowance. A sealed certified copy of your transcript(s) is needed to verify your eligibility for the CJIP Salary Incentive.

About Our Agency : The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Services are delivered by five key areas : Executive Direction and Business Support; Investigations and Forensic Science; Florida Capitol Police; Criminal Justice Information Services