LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43000416

Law Enforcement Investigator II

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This advertisement is for a Bureau of Fire, Arson, & Explosives Investigations detective.

Class Title : Law Enforcement Investigator II (Sworn Arson Detective)

Division : Criminal Investigations Division

Bureau : Fire, Arson & Explosives Investigations

City : Orlando

County : Orange

Salary : $60,000.00 - $63,000.00

This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.

A CAD (Competitive Area Differential) of $4,999.80 will apply only to those applying for positions in the following counties Palm Beach, Broward and Dade.

Experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered.

Selection is a three-to-six-month process where the successful applicants MUST PASS the Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exam, CJSTC background.

Our Salary & Benefits Career Service Special Risk

Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday

Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee

Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually

Pension and investment retirement plan options

Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts

Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts

State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program

$25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage

Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $50.00 per month for individuals or $180 per month for family

Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more

Pay Additives

Criminal Justice Incentive Pay - up to $1,560 annually

Clothing allowance up to $500.00 annually

Take home car - approximately $10,000.00 in savings annually

Specialty Pay Additives : FTO and Lead Detective

Programs

Participation on state and federal task forces

Community Outreach

Honor Guard

Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team (DFAST)

Minimum Qualifications for this position include the following required entry level knowledge, skills and abilities :

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Training and Proficiency

Knowledge of investigative and surveillance principles and techniques

Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations

Knowledge of the criminal justice system

Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures

Ability to deal with individuals critical situations in an effective manner

Ability to gather and preserve evidence

Ability to describe facts and events accurately

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

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 operate a motor vehicle

Other KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job) : Knowledge of : fire behavior, chemistry, and burn patterns; key personnel in the law enforcement, legal, and fire service communities; the Bureaus Augmented Crime Information Support System (ACISS). Ability to : use the Bureaus Augmented Crime Information Support System (ACISS); interpret burn patterns and analyze other information to determine the cause and origin of a fire. Skills : Properly document the fire scene using sketching, diagramming, and photography; properly maintain and be proficient in the use of specialized equipment utilized at the fire scene (i.e. bobcat, dually, etc.)

Brief Description of Duties : Incumbent of position is a member of DFS Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts. The duties of this position require a constituted law enforcement officer subject to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The incumbent is required to bear firearms. The incumbent is required to maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.

Investigative Activities

Planning and Organizing