Environmental Crimes Lieutenant — Lead Investigations

State of Florida; Winter Park (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Criminal Justice Incentive pay

Clothing allowance

Take home car

Job summary

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Law Enforcement Lieutenant for the Environmental Crimes Unit. You will lead investigators, plan operations, and ensure enforcement of environmental laws with full arrest powers.

Requires certification as a law enforcement officer and at least four years of sworn experience; travel across counties is expected. Competitive pay includes special incentives and benefits for state service personnel.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work with diverse teams across field offices.
• Ability to apply technical law enforcement knowledge with limited supervision.
• Requires physical stamina and ability to perform with full powers of arrest.
• Willingness to travel across sixteen counties as directed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate law enforcement investigators across multiple field offices.
• Investigate environmental violations, seize evidence, make arrests, and testify.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws with emphasis on environmental protection.
• Supervise investigations, evaluate problems, and manage personnel matters and evaluations.
• Assign investigators and manage special details for extended periods.

Skills

Communication

Judgment under pressure

Supervision

Physical stamina

Arrest procedures

Education

Post-secondary degrees can substitute for a maximum of one year experience

Job description

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a Law Enforcement Lieutenant for the Environmental Crimes Unit. You will lead investigators, plan operations, and ensure enforcement of environmental laws with full arrest powers.

Requires certification as a law enforcement officer and at least four years of sworn experience; travel across counties is expected. Competitive pay includes special incentives and benefits for state service personnel.