LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR I - 42005913 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 849659 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR I - 42005913 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005913 

Salary:  $58,000.02 

Posting Closing Date: 04/06/2025 

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LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR I

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES

OFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

 ***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY--
 ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF
AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

The headquarters for this position is negotiable between Leon and Volusia Counties.

Agricultural Law Enforcement Investigator I Duties:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for the enforcement of criminal laws as specified in Section 570.65, Florida Statutes, conducting background investigations for applicants that could potentially be hired by the agency, assisting within Administrative Services, in conducting various duties, such as audits and inspections, accreditation assistance in collecting proofs of compliance and other duties as necessary. The Background Investigation is one of the most important tools for evaluating the qualifications of a criminal justice applicant. A thorough background investigation will yield job-relevant information concerning an individual’s past behavior, experience, education, performance, and other critical factors important in the overall selection process. The background investigation is utilized in conjunction with other screening criteria, which are equally important in determining applicants that are the best qualified.

Each law enforcement investigator shall meet the qualifications of law enforcement investigator established by Chapter 943, Florida Statutes. Each law enforcement investigator is subject to and has the same arrest, jurisdiction, and other authority provided for state law enforcement investigators in Chapter 901, Florida Statutes, as restricted and specified in Section 570.65, Florida Statutes. Each investigator may be required to engage in criminal investigations, when they arise in their presence. Each law ennforcement investigator also has the same right and authority to carry arms as do the sheriffs of this state. The Law Enforcement Investigator conducting background checks will conduct investigations into the backgrounds of applicants who apply for employment at the agency without bias and with the utmost respect and integrity when handling sensitive personal information on the individual. 

The investigator is required to use all modern criminal investigative techniques to conduct a thorough background investigation on each applicant, to include, law enforcement, corrections and government checks, reference checks for the applicant’s previous and current employers, self-employment checks, education checks, criminal records checks, civil records checks, and military service checks. Neighborhood canvasses and interviews when time permits and contact can be made with neighbors.

The investigator will develop and maintain a close and harmonious relationship with all the other law enforcement agencies and related entities that may be able to provide information on applicants. The law enforcement investigator complete detailed reports according to OALE policies and procedures for conducting background investigations and provide those reports to the Background Coordinator.

The law enforcement investigator will perform various tasks associated with accreditation when not working on background investigations, such as, assisting with audits and inspections, collecting proofs of compliance and other related tasks as requested by the Administrative Services Background Coordinator. The investigator will perform other related tasks as required.

The investigator will attend scheduled meetings, seminars, and schools as requested or required. The investigator will keep informed of recent court decisions, legislation or new law enforcement techniques and practices critical to this position. The investigator is responsible for ensuring that their immediate supervisor, or in the event their immediate supervisor is not available, or as circumstances dictate, the next available supervisor in the chain of command is informed of the status and disposition of all matters relevant to this position.

The investigator is responsible for submitting required, special and periodic reports of activities, expense vouchers, vehicle maintenance, time and leave requests, payroll, travel, professional education requirements, and other related documents and reports on or before the due date requested or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• United States Citizen.
• High School graduate or GED.
• 19 years of age or older.
• Valid driver license with no more than four moving traffic violations within the past three years.
• Have not been convicted of driving a vehicle or operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the past five years.
• Have not refused to submit to a breath/blood/urine test within the last five years.
• Have not used cannabis illegally within the last two years.
• Have not used any illegal controlled substance, other than cannabis, within the last five years.
• Have not been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
• Have not been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
• Good moral character.
• Must possess active law enforcement certificate in compliance with Florida Statute 943.
   

The following is required:

Two (2) years of sworn law enforcement , sworn investigations or fire investigations work or college education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of one year of the required experience. Incumbent must demonstrate proficiency with Walther 9 mm weapon. 

Selection Process:

The OALE selection process takes approximately two to three months to complete.  Steps to complete the selection process include, but are not limited to:

• A complete State of Florida Employment Application
• A completed Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement Sworn Supplemental Application
• Oral Review Board
• Background Investigation
• Psychological Evaluation
• Fingerprint processing
• Medical Evaluation
• Drug Screening
   

Duty Stations and Assignments – Duty station for this position negotiable between Leon and Volusia Counties. 

Starting Salary - $58,000.02

Contact- Carrie Jenkins at (850) 879-3335 or AgLaw.Recruitment@FDACS.gov with any questions or concerns.

Notes - If possible, please submit your application from a desktop or laptop computer.   Devices such as cellular phones and tablets have been known to cause errors when submitting an application.  Please be sure to review each answer as they cannot be changed once your application is submitted.

Information regarding the Office of Agricultural Law Enforcement (OALE) may be found on the following website: https://www.fdacs.gov/Divisions-Offices/Agricultural-Law-Enforcement

Persons selected are generally hired at the minimum starting salary identified in the advertisement and salary increases are granted based upon appropriations as determined by the Florida Legislature.

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

To be considered for a position with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services:

• All fields in the Candidate Profile must be completed (an attached resume is not a substitution for the information required on the candidate profile).
• Work history, duties and responsibilities, hours worked, supervisor, and formal education fields, etc. must be filled out to determine qualifications for this position.
• Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services values
and supports employment of individuals with disabilities. Qualified
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

The Following Special Benefits for this Position Include

Uniforms and Dry-cleaning Allowance - All required uniforms, equipment and weapons are provided at no cost; Uniform maintenance allowance is $500 annually.
 

Education and Training Incentive Payments - Sworn employees are eligible to receive up to $130 monthly for the completion of career development courses and/or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree.

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;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

For an estimate of the total compensation package for this position, please visit the “Total Compensation Estimator Tool” located above under the “Posting Closing Date.”

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.