STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- INVESTIGATOR I - 21010970

State of Florida; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- INVESTIGATOR I - 21010970 in Southwest Florida is seeking a sworn law enforcement professional to support legal staff. The role involves reviewing cases, gathering evidence, communicating with detectives and witnesses, and providing testimony as needed.

Candidates must possess a current Florida Law Enforcement Certification, a valid Florida Driver’s License, and at least five years of criminal investigative experience, with a thorough background check and

Qualifications

• Current Florida Law Enforcement Certification is required.
• Minimum 5 years of sworn criminal investigative experience.
• Ability to pass a thorough background investigation, medical exam, polygraph, and drug screen.

Responsibilities

• Review cases and evidence, locate witnesses, obtain court documents.
• Meet with detectives and witnesses; provide testimony as necessary.
• Investigate violations of Florida Statutes and support legal staff.

Skills

Criminal investigation

Interviewing witnesses

Verbal and written communication

Evidence handling and analysis

Plan and organize work

Education

Florida Law Enforcement Certification

Valid Florida Driver's License

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STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- INVESTIGATOR I - 21010970

Date: Aug 3, 2026

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Requisition No:881016

Agency: Justice Administrative Commission

Working Title: STATE ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, 20TH CIRCUIT- INVESTIGATOR I - 21010970

POSITION TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR I
STARTING SALARY: $ 66,200.00

START DATE: As soon as possible

DIVISION: OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY 20TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
LOCATION: SOUTHWEST FLORIDA

CITY: FORT MYERS, NAPLES, PUNTA GORDA

COUNTY: CHARLOTTE , LEE, COLLIER

CONTACT PERSON: OFFICE OF THE STATE ATTORNEY

ATTN: CHIEF INVESTIGATOR
PO BOX 399
FORT MYERS, FL 33902

ONLY APPLICANTS WITH A CURRENT FLORIDA LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION AND FIVE YEARS OF SWORN CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIVE EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED.

Candidate screening process may consist of an application review, skills testing, employability assessment, interviews, reference checks, and other job-related testing or verifications. Candidates will be subject to a thorough background investigation to include pre-employment, medical examination, polygraph, and drug screen. The position is subject to assignment as needed throughout the 20th Circuit (Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, Glades) during the course of employment. Visit www.sao20.org for more information.

REQUIRED ENTRY-LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations; to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures; to deal with individuals critical situations in an effectivemanner; to gather and preserve evidence; to describe facts and events accurately; ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; to analyze and interpret data; to effectively interview suspects, complainants and witnesses.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Work is mainly dayshift Monday through Friday but may involve occasional nights and weekends. This is a sworn law enforcement position subject to on-call status. This position is responsible for investigative support to the legal staff. Duties include reviewing cases and evidence; witness locates; obtaining court documents; meeting and communicating with detectives and witnesses; provide testimony as necessary; attend briefings; provide staff and witness security; investigate violations of Florida Statutes, attend depos and proffers; and perform other varied investigative duties as required. The area of jurisdiction encompasses five counties (Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee), and the specific office of assignment is TBD.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

In addition to the requirements above, applicants MUST POSSESS a current Florida Law Enforcement Certification, valid Florida Driver’s License, a minimum of 5 years of criminal investigative experience and meet the minimum eligibility requirements established in Florida State Statute 943.

Selected applicants will be required to sign an employment training reimbursement agreement.

Florida Statute 943 requires that any person employed in this class must: (1) Be at least 19 years of age. (2) Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary. (3) Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission of the Department of Law Enforcement. (4) Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication. (5) Have his/her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency. (6) Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, based on specifications established by the Commission. (7) Have a good moral character as defined by Administrative Code 11B-27-0011, by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission. (8) Possess a current certificate of compliance for basic employment certification issued by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. If the employee does not hold a current certificate of compliance issued by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission at the time of appointment to a position in this class, the individual must be appointed in accordance with the Florida State Statute and obtain the certificate of compliance within 180 consecutive days following such appointment.

This position is classified as Special Risk retirement, which provides eligible members a greater retirement credit accrual rate and requires fewer years of service to reach full retirement benefits than is required for non-Special Risk members.

DESIRABLE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Notable investigative experience in major crimes, public corruption, financial crimes, and organized crime, or prior training and experience as a polygraph examiner may be given preference. Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal & written skills, which meet a critical need of the agency’s mission. Veterans are encouraged to apply.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

This position is classified as Special Risk retirement, which provides eligible members a greater retirement credit accrual rate and requires fewer years of service to reach full retirement benefits than is required for non-Special Risk members.

The Office of the State Attorney, 20th Judicial Circuit is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, marital status or disability. If you require an accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the application/selection process, please contact the Chief Investigator in advance via e-mail [e-mail]

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS at 1-844-377-1888 on how your current benefits may be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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.

Location:

FT MYERS, FL, US, 33901

Nearest Major Market: Fort Myers
Nearest Secondary Market: Cape Coral

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.