LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - 42005842 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 870053 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - 42005842 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005842 

Salary:  $80,000.18 - $88,000.38 

Posting Closing Date: 02/24/2026 

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LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT

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 located in Suwannee County.

Agricultural Law Enforcement Lieutenant Duties:

The incumbent in this position is responsible for directing the daily activities of Officers under his/her supervision.

The supervision of others in the enforcement, prevention and suppression of criminal and regulatory violations relating to responsibilities under Chapter 570, Florida Statutes, is a unique, highly technical and specialized field of law enforcement requiring independent professional judgement.

Activities include, but are not limited to, the supervision and enforcement of agricultural, horticultural, livestock laws, any criminal matter as specified in Section 570.65, Florida Statutes, any regulatory activities authorized by the Florida Administrative Code relating to law enforcement functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and any other related work required.

The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of those employees assigned as directed and ensuring the proper and timely disposition of all violations and required reports.  The incumbent notifies supervisor(s) of any significant occurrences which affect operations.

Each Law Enforcement Lieutenant shall meet the qualifications of law enforcement officers established by Chapter 943, Florida Statuates.  Each Law Enforcement Lieutenant is subject to and has the same arrest, jurisdiction and other authority provided for state law enforcement officers in Chapter 901, Florida Statutes.  Each Lieutenant also has the same right and authority to carry arms as do the sheriffs of this state.

Organizes, plans, coordinates, directs and supervises activities of Officers to ensure that departmental goals are obtained and violations relative to Chapter 570, Florida Statutes, are enforced. Supervises the agency’s Mobile Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System program and its operators.  Schedules and assigns the work of Mobile Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System units in coordination with the activities and operational aspects of the interdiction stations to ensure maximum coverage and optimum utilization of the Mobile Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System program.  Coordinates for staffing and equipment needs; supervises critical incidents; recognizes and recommends awards for performance; maintains two way communications between officers and management; identifies officers, corporals and sergeants with leadership traits and mentors accordingly; reviews subordinates’ paperwork; ensures adherence to proper evidentiary procedures; works to maintain a high level of morale and motivation; inspects and ensures the operational readiness of the officers’ assigned equipment; performs supervisory inquiries on minor incidents.  Responsible and accountable for managing budget/dollars/resources (staff, vehicles, computers, cell phones, etc.) of any assigned programs in an efficient and accountable manner.  Responsible for ensuring that assigned program areas have operational procedures and processes which result in accountability and compliance with division and department policies and procedures.  Responsible for ensuring all aspects of the functions under their responsibility are in adherence to CFA Accreditation requirements.

Supervises, organizes, plans, develops, and delivers the agency Mobile Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System program training.  Coordinates with the Training Section for needed training support and documentation.  Ensures training and requirements for certifications are met and maintained.  Delivers new Mobile Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System training for newly hired or promoted operators.  Supervises or delivers the field training program within the program as required.   Delivers recurring training as needed.

Responsible for the certification, licensing, maintenance and technology aspects of the Mobile Vehicle and Cargo Inspection Systems.  This includes but is not limited to maintaining any required licensing with the Florida Department of Health or other regulatory entities and any required certifications, coordinating required maintenance, calibrations, and warranty issues with the units and the vendor, and serving as contract manager with the vendor.

Completes and presents employee performance appraisals for Officers under their supervision.  Identifies employee deficiencies and initiates corrective training.  Resolves personnel matters and initiates disciplinary action when required.  Conducts regular meetings with staff to review changes in statutes, rules, policies and procedures.

Responsible for managing and administering other Aglaw technological programs under the purview of the Bureau of Special Operations.  These include but are not limited to the Backscatter Program, and the Radiological – Nuclear Prevention and Detection Program.  Serves as contract manager where applicable.  Ensures effective implementation of these programs, any required licensing and certifications, maintenance and repairs of equipment, operator training, inventories, and other responsibilities which may be specified in policies or SPMs.  Works with the chain of command to research and identify emerging technologies and best practices for technologies which may enhance Aglaw’s mission and scope of responsibilities.

Oversees and ensures proper disposition of all violations which are found by Law Enforcement Investigators and Officers under their supervision.

Coordinates activities as directed with State and Federal agencies, other divisions within the Department, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and other related entities.

Assists with or supervises Officers during special assignments or natural disasters and emergency operations.

Attends training and travels as required.

Performs other duties as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

•Knowledge of law enforcement and investigative principles and techniques.

•Knowledge of security and safety principles.

•Skills in writing reports, preparing and presenting training materials, coordinating activities with other law enforcement agencies. 

•Skills in planning, organizing and directing the local law enforcement program. 

•Skills in the operation of assigned equipment such as: firearms, surveillance equipment, radios and handcuffs. 

•Ability to interview suspects and witnesses and to gather and submit physical evidence.

Additional Requirements:

• • Moderate travel required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Four (4) years of full time sworn law enforcement or sworn investigative experience.  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 (1) year of the required experience.
• Incumbent must demonstrate proficiency with Walther 9 mm pistol. 
• Must possess active Florida law enforcement certificate in compliance with Florida Statute 943 or have passed the State Officer Certification Exam (SOCE) prior to date of hire.
• Must be a United States Citizen.
• Must be a High School graduate or possess a GED
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid driver’s 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 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 refused to submit to a breath/blood/urine test 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.
• Have good moral character.

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

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

Salary - $80,000.18 - $88,000.38

Duty Stations and Assignments – Suwannee County. 

Contact – Carrie Jenkins at (850) 879-3335 or Carrie.Jenkins2 @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.

To maintain fairness and integrity, applicants are required to provide honest and authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and selection process. Applicants must rely on their own personal knowledge, thoughts, and impressions. A candidate’s use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews will be taken into consideration when determining qualification for the position.

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:

1. Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
2. Nine paid holidays and one Personal holiday each year;
3. State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision and other supplemental insurance options;
4. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please visit www.myfrs.com;)
5. Flexible Spending Accounts;
6. Tuition waivers;
7. 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.”

Special Notes:

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.