LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT (LE MGR II) - 37020880

Requisition No: 848757 

Agency: Environmental Protection

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT (LE MGR II) - 37020880

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 37020880 

Salary:  $70,000 - $75,000 annually (commensurate with experience) 

Posting Closing Date: 03/18/2025 

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Law Enforcement Lieutenant (LE Manager II)

State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection

Division of Law Enforcement

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 create strong community partnerships, safeguard Florida’s natural resources and enhance its ecosystem. 

The Work You Will Do:

This Law Enforcement Lieutenant serves in the Division of Law Enforcement’s Environmental Crimes Unit (ECU). The incumbent 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 work requires independent judgment and the ability to apply technical law enforcement knowledge with limited supervision, and requires travel, sometimes on short notice, necessary to fulfill the duties of this position. The incumbent plans, directs, and coordinates the activities of law enforcement staff located at multiple field offices. 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.

The Difference You Will Make:

The Division of Law Enforcement is responsible for enforcing the environmental laws and responding to incidents where environmental impacts are reported or discovered. Special agents are responsible for the investigation of environmental crimes and natural resource violations. Division responder staff provide technical and on-site assistance to ensure threats to the environment and human safety are quickly and effectively addressed. The division works with local public safety agencies and emergency response contractors to minimize threats to the environment.

How You Will Grow:

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 incumbent must live within 50 miles of one of the following district offices: Ft. Myers (Lee County) or West Palm Beach (Palm Beach County), FL. Fort Myers is popular for its great beaches that line the Gulf Coast, shopping, and fishing. Attractions include the historic Henry Ford and Thomas Edison estates, as well as nearby Naples and the islands of Captiva and Sanibel. It is the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins. West Palm Beach is Palm Beach County's cultural center. Its active downtown stretches from a scenic pier on the Lake Worth Lagoon to a waterfront Great Lawn. Dozens of local beaches provide easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway. It is the spring training home of the Washington Nationals and Houston Astros. Several state and national parks are in the immediate vicinity.

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 click www.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers.
• And more!

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

Pay:

$70,000 - $75,000 annually (commensurate with experience)

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The duties of this position require a constituted state law enforcement officer (pursuant to 943.1395, F.S.) certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, empowered to enforce all laws of the State with full powers of arrest. Responsibilities are to protect life, limb, and property on the lands of the State. Enforce environmental laws, federal rules and regulations, and state rules and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, environmental investigations. This position investigates alleged violations of resource laws, seizes evidence, makes arrests, and testifies in court. Provides general police protection for citizens and visitors who use the lands, and state parks in the State of Florida. This position assists other agencies, upon request, in controlling and securing areas during disasters, hurricanes, fires, etc. and is subject to call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

This is a law enforcement position in the Division of Law Enforcement's Environmental Crimes Unit, South Section. This position will spend majority of time supervising Investigators and assists in Emergency Response functions. Will communicate, motivate, train, and evaluate on the direct work performance, and is responsible for time and attendance of subordinates. Performs supervision and coordination of environmental investigations, evaluation and solving serious law enforcement problems, the administration of policies and procedures, personnel matters, and evaluations of investigations. Conducts investigations into and assigns environmental investigators to investigate criminal violations of environmental laws, regulations, and citizen complaints. Provides feedback when requested regarding solutions for modifying and drafting regulations. Investigates the backgrounds when applicable of those suspected or involved in environmental crimes, assigns the inspection of facility sites for correspondence, compiles enforcement reports, and coordinates efforts through the Investigators. The incumbent coordinates field investigations relating to environmental crimes and ensures communications is relayed to field operation regions. Ensures compliance with environmental regulations. Efficiently directs subordinates in the enforcement of environmental regulations. Maintains working knowledge of and relationships with stakeholders in assigned areas. Provides guidance on in-depth inspections, complex investigations and assists investigators with developing and evaluating operational plans, inspection schedules, case reviews and communicating investigative progress to the captain in a timely manner.

This position requires the incumbent to ensure all training relating to environmental investigations are completed and up to date to include but not limited to: professional development of investigative techniques training and/or refresher classes (e.g. investigative techniques, interviews and interrogations, covert investigations), mentoring manuals, as well as assisting in the development of subordinate work-plans and performance expectations in order to conduct performance evaluations. Assist with conducting and coordinating training for the Statewide Environmental Program.

Ensures all reports and logs (e.g., activity, vehicle, and extra-duty), timesheets, travel documentation and schedules are completed accurately and in a timely manner.

The incumbent has the dual responsibility of supervising his/her districts and supervising the FTA Program of the probationary new Agents assigned to him/her. The incumbent's duties include original assignment of FTAs for each new agent. This position upon approval, requires completion of an approved 80-hour First Line Supervision Course within the first year to participate in the Field Training Agent (FTA) Program. The incumbent will follow the policy and procedures outlined in the FTA manual.

DEP expects its employees to be courteous and respectful while assisting customers and stakeholders, ensuring each encounter is as positive as possible. Employees should promptly resolve questions or problems relating to DEP and its programs’ environmental concerns. Employees should seek to gain public support for agency objectives and programs by serving Florida’s citizens in a positive and proactive manner and by listening to what the customer wants and striving to meet their needs. When appropriate, employees will explain the reasons for agency actions or decisions while communicating a consistent DEP point of view. Responsible for following the provisions and requirements in Section 215.422, Florida Statutes, related to the Department of Financial Services rules and DEP’s invoice processing and warrant distribution procedures. Work at DEP is cross-functional meaning duties may cross division/office lines. DEP expects employees to function across DEP’s organizational structure by providing their skills and expertise wherever needed, through working on teams or as directed.

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.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license.

Required Qualifications:

• Current Law Enforcement Officer certification for the State of Florida, the federal government, or another state in the U.S.
• Four years of law enforcement experience is required. College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester hours for a maximum of one year of required experience.

Other Job-Related Requirements for this position: 

• 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.
• This position also requires a Physical Assessment Test, Oral Board interview, a doctor's physical, a psychological evaluation, and law enforcement background investigation.
• The incumbent of this position, in accordance with sections 110.1127 and 435.04, Florida Statutes, and DEP Directive 422, Background Investigations, is required to successfully complete a background and fingerprint check.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Travel

POSITION OF SPECIAL TRUST REQUIREMENT: This position is designated as a Position of Special Trust in accordance with DEP-422 (Positions of Special Trust or Responsibility). Any applicant being considered for employment must successfully complete a Level 2 State and National criminal history check as a condition of employment before beginning employment, and also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  

DEP is committed to successfully recruiting and onboarding talented and skilled individuals into its workforce. We recognize the extensive training, experience, and transferrable 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:

HR_VeteransPreference@dep.state.fl.us

HR_Recruitment@FloridaDEP.gov

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.