LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001533

Overview

LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II (SWORN ARSON DETECTIVE) – Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives Investigations, Criminal Investigations Division, Department of Financial Services. Location : West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County. This is an open competitive employment opportunity.

Date posted : Sep 13, 2025

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive investigations, including following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, and making arrests.
• Perform follow-up latent investigations, interview witnesses, and interrogate suspects to secure background information on suspects.
• Identify and arrest criminal suspects; prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney; provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assist in preparing witnesses, victims, and evidence for prosecution.
• Identify, recruit, document, and supervise confidential sources in accordance with Division Policies and Procedures.
• Collect, seize, protect, maintain, transport, and document evidence in compliance with statutes, current case law, and Division Policies and Procedures.
• Demonstrate sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
• Provide investigative support to Division personnel and to other public safety entities.
• Apply diverse knowledge and research methods; develop strategic and tactical intelligence; monitor arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures; maintain liaison with prosecutors.
• Conduct thorough background investigations on potential Department employees; establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
• Perform disaster-related duties as requested as a member of the Disaster Response Team.
• Participate in state and federal task forces, community outreach, and honor guard programs as applicable.

Qualifications

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Salary and Benefits

Selection Process

Selection is a multi-stage process requiring passing the Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exams, and CJSTC background prior to proceeding. Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application.

Application Process

TO APPLY : Submit a State of Florida employment application via People First and a supplemental application to the listed contact. The supplemental application must be received within five business days after the closing date to be considered.

Experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application submission. A security background check, including fingerprinting, is required.

Other Important Information

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence. Reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act can be requested. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace with reasonable suspicion drug testing.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE : Veterans' Preference applies to Career Service vacancies. Documentation (e.g., DD Form 214) must be attached with submissions as required by policy.

Location : WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401. Nearest major market : Palm Beach; nearest secondary market : Miami. For assistance, contact the People First Service Center.

Posting may include additional duties and requirements; all statements are subject to applicable laws and regulations.

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