LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPTAIN - 79000121

Requisition No: 877217 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT CAPTAIN - 79000121

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 79000121 

Salary:  $2,367.69 - $3,269.24 

Posting Closing Date: 06/11/2026 

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DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & TOBACCO
Law Enforcement Captain

SES Position Number: 79000121

Hiring Salary Range: $2,367.69 to $3,269.24 Biweekly

**Open Competitive Announcement**

***LOOKING TO BECOME A FIRST TIME OFFICER IN FLORIDA?  YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A $5,000 SIGN-ON BONUS! ***

Click on the ‘Florida Law Enforcement Bonus Payment Program’ tab in this link to see if you qualify.

***Candidates who live within 70 miles of our West Palm Beach District Office are encouraged to apply***

 ***This position is a sworn career service position located within the Bureau of Law Enforcement, West Palm Beach District Office.  To be considered for this position, the applicant must have passed the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) law enforcement examination or equivalency by the application deadline. ***

Our Organization and Mission:

The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licenses the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of alcoholic beverage and tobacco products in Florida, including: receipt and processing of license applications; collection and auditing of taxes and fees paid by licensees; and enforcement of the laws and regulation of the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries, pursuant to Chapters 210, 561-565, 567-569, Florida Statutes.  The Division’s three bureaus – Licensing, Auditing and Law Enforcement – comprise a team of approximately 325 personnel fulfilling the regulatory obligations of the Division throughout the state.

The Work You Will Do:

This is an opportunity to serve as a highly professional and complex law enforcement managerial and supervisory position in our West Palm Beach field office, managing the Margate (Ft. Lauderdale), West Palm Beach, and Ft. Pierce offices.  Employees demonstrating advanced investigative and critical thinking skills normally excel within this Bureau.  In the scope of this position, the incumbent will perform responsibilities of personnel development, training, and guidance oriented toward organizational objectives; to include, being able to identify organizational values, goals and objectives, monitor and encourage optimal organizational performance, establish long term plans and manage work of the assigned District Office for the success of the division’s overall mission.  In addition, this position will train law enforcement Lieutenants, investigators, and administrative support personnel in job related subjects.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position serves as a law enforcement captain for the Bureau of Enforcement.  The selected applicant will be required to:

• Plans, organizes, directs and coordinates the work of the district to include criminal, administrative and civil investigations, which the division has investigative jurisdiction.   Such investigations include: license applicant investigations; financial background investigations; perjury-false swearing investigations; investigations of sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco to underage persons and people habitually addicted to alcohol; investigations of organized groups fraudulently selling non-taxed alcoholic beverages and tobacco, including product diversion cases; investigations of undisclosed ownership interest in businesses licensed by the division, and  asset/contraband seizure and forfeiture investigations.
• In addition, this position will be anticipated in the recruitment and selection of new employees, and are responsible for time management, performance appraisals, discipline and grievance matters relating to employees reporting to them.  Will train law enforcement Lieutenants, investigators and administrative support personnel in job related subjects.
• Manages the district budget, personnel functions, and property and equipment control.  Coordinate daily activities in the district office.  Budget functions include protecting the State's revenue collection and controlling expenditures, maximizing available resources to provide all necessary equipment and services to maintain the operation of the district.  Administers personnel rules and regulations which include performance appraisals, selection and recruitment, discipline, grievance, leave, etc.  Develops and trains staff to include; Law Enforcement Lieutenants and administrative support staff in subjects including, but not limited to firearms and defensive tactics, criminal and administrative law, supervision, agency policies and procedures, organizational skills, etc.
• Plans, schedules, assigns, supervises directly and coordinates all work assignments, including but not limited to criminal, administrative, and civil investigative assignments over which the Division has jurisdiction.  Evaluates daily work of the regional Lieutenants.  Oversee the service of warrants, orders, and other law enforcement activities.
• Conducts criminal, administrative, civil and internal investigations/inquiries, as well as informal conferences as assigned, requested or required by division policy.  Prepares reports, conducts interviews, collects and preserves evidence and testifies in official proceedings.
• Establishes and maintains a positive working liaison with local law enforcement agency executives; federal and state law enforcement executives assigned with the district boundaries; other government executives responsible for related programs within the district; the public; the alcoholic beverages and tobacco industry owners, employees and representatives; the state attorney’s executives; and the media.  Participates and represents the division as assigned by their chain of command at events, conferences, training programs, panels, exhibitions and meetings.
• Coordinate and/or participates at events as the division representative, including but not limited to conferences, training programs, panels, exhibitions, etc.  Maintains an active program for professional self-improvement, including participation in firearms training, management training, and technical training.   Perform duties or special assignments because of special skills, training, knowledge, ability or aptitudes which may involve physical hardship or hazard as well as extended absences from hometown and/or immediate family.  Performs other duties, as requested.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and techniques.
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
• Knowledge of the Florida Statutes governing alcoholic beverages and tobacco.
• Experience with the Florida Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission.
• Knowledge of Florida’s Law Enforcement Officers’ Bill of Rights and the application of the statutes there under.
• Knowledge of the Bureau of Law Enforcement’s limited authority as defined by statute.
• Experience with budget oversight.
• Knowledge of proper arrest procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory and management principles and practices.
• Skills using restraining devices and firearms.
• Ability to supervise and manage both sworn and civilian team members.
• Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations.
• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to deal with individual and critical situations in an effective manner.
• Ability to gather and preserve evidence.
• Ability to determine work priorities, to assign work in accordance with priorities, and to ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to effectively interview suspects, complainants, and witnesses.
• Ability to lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds.
• Ability to travel often and with little to no advanced notice, as needed by the division/bureau.

Minimum Requirements:

• A minimum of five (5) years of law enforcement experience.
• A minimum of eighteen (18) months of law enforcement supervisory experience at the rank of lieutenant or higher is required.
• Must not have received any formal discipline within the previous twelve (12) months
• Must have successfully completed or be able to complete within one year of appointment, one or more courses addressing leadership and/or law enforcement administration at a level of responsibility similar or beyond the requirements of the captain’s position (i.e., middle management or above).
• Must possess and maintain law enforcement certification standards pursuant to Section 943.13 Florida Statutes.
• Must be able to travel often and in emergency situations with little to no advance notice.
• Must reside within 70 air miles of the Margate (Ft. Lauderdale) or West Palm Beach District Office.
• Must possess or obtain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License by the time of appointment, if selected.

Preferred:

• Demonstrate ability to analyze data and evaluate individual team member’s productivity.
• Demonstrate ability to analyze and present district productivity data to management.
• Demonstrate ability to use analytics to identify trends to make recommendations for changes in operations for optimal effectiveness regarding alcoholic beverage and tobacco violations within the district.
• Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate in English, Spanish, and/or Creole.

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:

• State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
• Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
• Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
• The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
• Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
• Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
• Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University

For additional benefit information, please visit the following website: http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

***Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities must also be clearly disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application.***

***Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile.  Work history, hours worked, and formal education are required to qualify for this position.  Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information. ***

Position Notes:
 

• This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies for up to six months from date of opening.
  
  

For additional information, please contact ABT Enforcement Recruitment and Selection at ABTEnfHR@myfloridalicense.com.

Applicant Note: If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
 
NOTE: This position requires a security background check, physician assessment, drug screening, and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
 
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074.  DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

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 Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and supports the hiring of returning service members and military spouses.

A candidate for veterans’ preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs, Veterans’ Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans’ Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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.