LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001585

Requisition No: 841223 

Agency: Financial Services

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001585

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 43001585 

Salary:  $54,075.00 - $58,000.08 (plus Hazardous Pay Additive) 

Posting Closing Date: 11/27/2024 

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*****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS

BUREAU: FIRE, ARSON & EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATIONS

CITY: LAKE WALES

COUNTY: POLK

***ATTENTION CANDIDATES***

THIS POSITION IS A POOL ANNOUNCEMENT.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS MAY BE HIRED FROM THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. With this broad responsibility, the division investigates a wide range of fraudulent and criminal acts including:

• Insurance Fraud Investigations
• Workers' Compensation Fraud Investigations
• Fire, Arson, and Explosives Investigations
• Theft/Misuse of State Funds
• Fire and Explosives Sample Analysis 

Mission Statement

Serving and safeguarding the public and businesses operating in the State of Florida against acts of fraud, arson, and the misuse of state funds.

Available links to the Agency and Division:

• MyFloridaCFO
• https://myfloridacfo.com/division/cid/home 

TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION ONLINE IN PEOPLE FIRST AND EMAIL IN A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE EMAIL ADDRESS BELOW. THE SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION CAN BE FOUND AT:

https://www.myfloridacfo.com/division/difs/career-opportunities

Email Address:  hiringdifs@myfloridacfo.com

Job Line Phone number: (850) 413-4063

This supplemental application MUST be received no later than five (5) business days after the closing date of this advertisement in order to be considered for this position.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Requirements:

• High School Diploma or its equivalent
• ACTIVE Florida Law Enforcement Compliance/Certification of Equivalency of Training from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• VALID Driver’s License from the Department of Motor Vehicles.
• Applicant must be a graduate of the FBI Hazardous Device School (HDS) and hold a current certification or be eligible for recertification in accordance with FBI HDS standards.

Preference:

• A degree from an accredited college or university.

Law Enforcement Investigator II requirement:

• Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.
  • Applicants that have less than three (3) years of sworn law enforcement experience may be considered as a Law Enforcement Investigator I, depending upon the agency needs.
  • College education can be substituted at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of one (1) year required experience.

NOTE: Correctional Officer and Correction Probational Officer Certifications DO NOT meet the requirements of the job description.

Special consideration may be given to eligible candidates who have bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.

The Division requires you to live no more than 50 miles from your residence to your assigned duty station (office). The mileage will be determined by geodesic distance (direct line) from their address of resident to the address of their assigned office.

Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

WHAT IS THE SELECTION PROCESS?

Successful applicants MUST pass not only the Interview but the Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exam, background, drug test, fingerprinting, financial credit report, medical and psychological exam as a condition of employment prior to beginning.

Selection is a three-to-six-month process that consists of the following:

• Completed State of Florida Employment Application
• Completed Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division Supplemental Application
• Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer - F.S. 943 (see below)
• Successful completion of the Physical Abilities Test
• Oral Exam
• Written Exam
• Interview
• Psychological Examination
• Medical Examination
• Drug Testing
• Fingerprinting
• Background Investigation
• Financial credit report

All successful candidates will be contacted for an interview by email that is provided on your state application.

Expected start dates for selected Law Enforcement Investigators and The Criminal Investigations Division New Employee Orientation will be in Tallahassee, FL are listed below (dates are subject to change, depending on availability of facilities):

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Depending on the number of years of experience, salary can range from $52,500.00 to $58,000.08 a year. A CAD (Competitive Area Differential) of $4,999.80 will apply only to those applying for positions in the following counties: Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade.

• The salary for a Law Enforcement Investigator II will be $58,000.08 (plus hazardous pay additive up to $5,407.50 annually).
• The salary for a Law Enforcement Investigator I will be $54,075.00 (plus hazardous pay additive up to $5,407.50 annually).

Employees of the Department of Financial Services are paid on a monthly pay cycle.

Benefits include:

• Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee.
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Pension and investment retirement plan options (MyFRS)
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
• Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) - (Eligibility required) https://studentaid.gov/sites/default/files/public-service-application-for-forgiveness.pdf  
• Career training opportunities
• $25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
• Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $30.00 per month.
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more.

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

Supplemental Monies:

• Educational pay - up to $1560 annually.
• Clothing allowance up to $500.00 annually.
• Take home car - approximately $10,000.0 in savings annually.
• Specialty pay additives: K-9 handler, Bomb team tech, on-call pay, FTO and Lead Detective.
• CAD pay up to $5000.00 for Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties.

Programs:

• Participation on state and federal task forces.
• Community Outreach.
• Honor Guard.
• Disaster Fraud Action Strike Team (DFAST).
• K-9 program - (Accelerant or Explosives).
• Bomb Tech.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THIS POSITION INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING REQUIRED ENTRY LEVEL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Communication

• Displays good written and oral communication skills.
• Exhibits good mediation and negotiating skills.
• Documents investigation activity in compliance with CID Policies and Procedures.
• Complies with all administrative documentation as prescribed by CID Policies and Procedures.
• Ensures that all reports are logically comprehensive and grammatically correct.
• Prepares detailed and accurate reports of findings and ensures that they are filed and properly reported.

Interpersonal Skills

• Exhibits flexibility to respond to change.
• Exhibits demeanor which is appropriate for the situation.
• Functions well as a team member.
• Responds to others using tact and diplomacy.
• Provides guidance, direction, leadership, and motivation to assisting agents, analysts, and others as applicable.
• Displays ethical and responsible behavior.
• Always conducts daily business in professional manner with respect, quality, service, and commitment to excellence.

Training and Proficiency

• All state-issued equipment is utilized and maintained in a safe and ready manner consistent with AP&P and CID Policies and Procedures.
• All state-issued and personally approved firearms are maintained and utilized in a safe and proficient manner consistent with CID Policies and Procedures.
• Applies a working knowledge of current Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, AP&P, CID Policies and Procedures, industry trends, and current case law relevant to al Job-related functions.
• Successfully completed mandated training programs required by Florida Statute, DFS, and CID.
• Provide training and technical assistance to new investigators on the requirements and duties associated with the Bureau.
• Train and instruct public safety personnel and others on State laws, rules, and current investigative techniques.

Knowledge and ability to: use current investigative practices and techniques; investigative and surveillance principles and techniques, and the laws governing their use; the criminal justice system.

Ability to: use current investigative practices and techniques; effectively interview and interrogate within the laws governing; recognize, gather, and preserve evidence in accordance with established legal guidelines; prioritize work assignments; work effectively within time constraints; work effectively in dangerous and/or stressful situations, including disaster conditions; operate a motor vehicle safely.

OTHER KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job): Knowledge of: fire behavior, chemistry, and burn patterns; key personnel in the law enforcement, legal, and fire service communities; the Bureau’s Augmented Crime Information Support System (ACISS). Ability to: use the Bureau’s Augmented Crime Information Support System (ACISS); interpret burn patterns and analyze other information to determine the cause and origin of a fire. Skills: Properly document the fire scene using sketching, diagramming, and photography

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

If applicable, (Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and, in that capacity, may be required on short notice to perform duties and necessary attendant travel in support of disaster relief efforts.)

The duties of this position require a constituted law enforcement officer subject to be on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  The incumbent is required to bear firearms. The incumbent is required to maintain certification as a Law Enforcement Officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.

EOD Duties

• Conducts explosives investigations and render safe procedures in support of other CID members, local, state, and federal partners. Training, maintenance, and care of assigned EOD and related equipment as established by CID, Florida State Statutes, and applicable certifying entities.
• Provide for the safe resolution of both criminal and non-criminal incidents involving incendiary devices and/or explosives.
• Performs render safe operations and/or remove suspected improvised explosive devices, explosives, explosive chemicals, pyrotechnics, and ammunition. Provide for proper and safe transportation, disposal and/or storage of explosives and other hazardous items.
• Conduct post blast scene investigations; collect and preserve evidence; follow-up investigations; provide technical support to special operations.
• Performs applicable training and education requirements as required by certifying entities and established CID requirements.
• Prepare and submit accurate reports and documentation as required.
• Maintains all assigned equipment.

Conducts extensive fire/explosive scene investigations as assigned to determine or assist in the determination of the origin and cause of the fire/explosion. Prepare and submit accurate reports and documentation as required.

Provide educational programs addressing industry partners and citizen groups.  When requested, the incumbent assists other agencies in law enforcement activities resulting from natural disasters and civil disturbances.  Establish and maintain liaison with public safety partners and the general public thru public education and training.

Performs disaster related and other assigned duties as required.

THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 60L-32. 

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will 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.

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.