LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 37020884

State of Florida; Orlando (FL); Vor Ort; USD 56.000 - 69.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Criminal Justice Incentive pay, up to

Clothing allowance

Take home car

Zusammenfassung

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) in Orlando is seeking a Law Enforcement Investigator II to conduct criminal and environmental investigations in support of the department’s mission.

The role requires a certified officer, the ability to apply technical law enforcement knowledge with minimal supervision, and readiness to travel within central Florida. Salary is $62,400 with career service special risk status and additional incentives.

Qualifikationen

• Current law enforcement officer certification for the State of Florida, the federal government, or another state in the U.S.
• One year of sworn law enforcement experience
• PAT, oral board interview, medical exam, psychological eval, and background investigation are required
• Travel

Aufgaben

• Investigate alleged violations of environmental laws, seize evidence, make arrests, and testify in court.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws with emphasis on environmental protection and crimes investigations.
• Prepare and complete enforcement paperwork, reports, affidavits, warrants, and related documents.
• Emergency mission essential duties; may be called to travel on short notice.
• Possess full powers of arrest and ability to work with limited supervision.

Kenntnisse

Verbal and written communication

Relationships and teamwork

Handling critical situations

Direction-following

Physical endurance

Operate motorized equipment

Reading and applying regulations

Work across central Florida

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree or higher

Jobbeschreibung

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LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 37020884

Date: Oct 26, 2026

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Requisition No:886323

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 37020884

Position Number:37020884

Salary: $62,400. This position is career service special risk.

This posting is for a Law Enforcement Investigator II within the Division of Law Enforcement’s Environmental Crimes Unit (ECU). The position conducts criminal, intelligence, and other types of investigations that threaten the environment or the public health and safety, in support of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s mission.

The duties of this position require a constituted state law enforcement officer certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission and empowered to enforce all laws of the state with full powers of arrest. This position requires independent judgment and the ability to apply technical law enforcement knowledge with limited supervision. Specific duties include:

• Investigate alleged violations of environmental laws, seize evidence, make arrests, and testify in court.
• Enforce federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations with an emphasis on environmental resource protection and environmental crimes investigations.
• Prepare and complete all forms and documents related to enforcement activities, such as offense reports, supplemental reports detailing investigative events and processes, affidavits, charging documents, search warrants, property receipts, and other paperwork that may be required by the division, state attorney's office, or U.S. attorney's office.
• This position has been identified as emergency mission essential personnel and may be required, on short notice, to perform duties and travel in support of emergency efforts.
• This position is subject to emergency calls on 24-hour basis/seven days a week for the protection of life or property. Otherwise, normal business hours apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner.
• Ability to take direction and work under minimal supervision.
• Ability to perform physical labor and withstand physical exertion.
• Ability to operate motorized equipment.
• Ability to read, understand, and implement complicated rules, regulations, and directives.
• Ability to work in different areas of the state on special details for extended periods of time.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Current law enforcement officer certification for the State of Florida, the federal government, or another state in the U.S.
• One year of sworn law enforcement experience
• This position requires a physical assessment test (PAT), oral board interview, a doctor's physical, a psychological evaluation, and law enforcement background investigation.
• Travel

NOTE: Correctional and correctional probation officers do not meet the minimum qualifications for the position unless they have also been employed as a law enforcement officer.

Position of Special Trust Requirement:

This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP Directive 422, Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility. Successful completion of background screening will be required for this position.

Applicable Job-Specific License or Certifications:

The duties of this position require a constituted state law enforcement officer (pursuant to s. 20.255 (10), F.S.) certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, with full power to investigate and arrest for any violation of the laws of this state.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three years of law enforcement experience
• A degree from an accredited college or university

Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. You may be contacted to participate in an additional selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, and interviews. Support of knowledge, skills, and abilities should be demonstrated on the application, in the education, in the work experience, in the work sample, in the interview and/or during reference checks.

Pay:

$62,400. This position is career service special risk.

Additional incentives for the position:

• Criminal Justice Incentive pay, if eligible – up to $1,560 annually
• Clothing allowance
• Take home car

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is the state’s lead agency for environmental management and stewardship - protecting our air, water, and land. The vision of DEP is to advance Florida’s position as a world leader in protecting natural resources while growing the state’s economy. DEP encourages its leaders to constantly innovate and seek efficiencies. We believe in supporting and encouraging you as you take on important and often complex projects while offering you the opportunity to gain valuable experience quickly.

Where You Will Work:

The work location is Orlando (Orange County), FL, and requires the ability to work in and throughout eight central Florida counties ( Brevard, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia ). Orlando is home to several theme parks, numerous lakes, parks, golf courses, professional sports teams, and an active nightlife. The University of Central Florida and several other colleges located in the region offer a hub for academic research and art.

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and sick leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one personal holiday each year;
• State group insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Special risk class retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com );

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferable skills that veterans and individuals with disabilities bring to the workforce. Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to contact our recruiter for guidance and answers to questions through the following email addresses:

An individual with a disability is qualified if he or she satisfies the skills, experience, and other job-related requirements for a position and can perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.Candidatesrequiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DEP Human Resources (HR) Office at [phone]. DEP requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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.

Location

ORLANDO, FL, US, 32803 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32808 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32807 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32810 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32821 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32809 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32833 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32835 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32822 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32831 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32812 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32819 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32806 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32825 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32805 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32804 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32818 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32811 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32826 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32827 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32801 ORLANDO, FL, US, 32824

For assistance, call the People First Service Center at [phone] Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time. Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211 F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.