Requisition No: 876254
Agency: Financial Services
Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001418
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 43001418
Salary: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 (plus $4,999.80 CAD)
Posting Closing Date: 06/10/2026
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****OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY*****
CLASS TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II (SWORN ARSON DETECTIVE)
DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
BUREAU: FIRE, ARSON & EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATIONS
CITY: WEST PALM BEACH
COUNTY: PALM BEACH
The Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for a Bureau of Fire, Arson, & Explosives Investigations detective.
THIS IS NOT A TELEWORK POSITION. CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO WORK IN THE OFFICE.
SPECIAL NOTES:
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA PEOPLE FIRST AND SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING
EMAIL ADDRESS: [email protected]
QUESTIONS:
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.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or its equivalent.
- ACTIVE Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; Possess a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification; or completed the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) and be eligible to receive the Law Enforcement Certification in accordance with Section 943.13, Florida Statutes.
- VALID Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by time of employment.
For Law Enforcement Investigator II
- Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.
Preferences:
- A post-secondary degree from an accredited college or university.
- 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.
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 Division Policies and Procedures.
- Complies with all administrative documentation as prescribed by Division 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 Division Policies and Procedures.
- All state-issued and personally approved firearms are maintained and utilized in a safe and proficient manner consistent with Division Policies and Procedures.
- Applies a working knowledge of current Florida Statutes, Florida Administrative Code, AP&P, Division Policies and Procedures, industry trends, and current case law relevant to all Job-related functions.
- Successfully completed mandated training programs required by Florida Statute, DFS, and Division.
- 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 of investigative and surveillance principles and techniques. Knowledge of the criminal justice system.
Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations. Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
Ability to deal with individual's critical situations in an effective manner. Ability to gather and preserve evidence.
Ability to describe facts and events accurately. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to analyze and interpret data. Ability to effectively interview suspects, complainants and witnesses.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
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; properly maintain and be proficient in the use of specialized equipment utilized at the fire scene (i.e. bobcat, dually, etc.)
- NOTE: Correctional Officer and Correction Probational Officer Certifications DO NOT meet the requirements of the job description.
College education can be substituted at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of one year required experience.
Individuals that have less than three years of sworn law enforcement experience may be considered at a Law Enforcement Investigator I, depending upon the agency’s needs.
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 residence to the address of their assigned office.
Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Please read below:
- Please include the names and phone numbers for the supervisor(s) and/or Human Resource Department for all periods of employment.
- Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
- Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume”.
- Each field (address, city, and state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) should be completed.
- If claiming Right to Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying.
- Upon the selection of the top candidate, a current supervisory reference contact will be required.
Experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered.
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 at any stage of the process is strictly prohibited and will result in disqualification for the position.
This position requires a security background check, including fingerprint as a condition of employment.
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?
Selection is a three to six-month process where the successful applicants MUST PASS the Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exam, CJSTC background prior to beginning.
If selected for an interview, interview will be conducted in person.
OUR SALARY & BENEFITS – CAREER SERVICE SPECIAL RISK
- LEI I Salary: $60,000.00
- LEI II Salary: $63,000.00
A Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of $4,999.80 will apply only to those applying for positions in the following counties Palm Beach, Broward and Dade.
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
- $25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
- Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $50.00 per month for individuals or $180 per month for family
- Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more
PAY ADDITIVES AND COMPETITIVE AREA DIFFERENTIAL (CAD)
- Criminal Justice Incentive Pay - up to $1,560 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 in state and federal task forces
- Community Outreach
- Honor Guard
- K-9 program - (Accelerant or Explosives)
- Bomb Tech
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:
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.
Investigative Activities
- Conduct extensive investigations. Responsibilities to include following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, making arrests.
- Conduct follow-up latent investigations, interviewing witnesses and interrogation of suspects as appropriate in order to secure background information on suspect(s).
- Identify and arrest criminal suspects. Prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney.
- Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assists in preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
- Identifies, recruits, documents, and supervises confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures.
- Collects, seizes, protects, maintains, transports and documents evidence consistent with statutes, current case law, and Division Policies and Procedures.
- Displays sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
- Provides investigative support to Division personnel and to other public safety entities.
- Applies diverse knowledge and research methods.
- Development of strategic and tactical intelligence.
- Monitors arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures. Maintains liaison with Prosecutor.
- Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees.
- Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
- Performs disaster related duties as requested.
Planning and Organizing
- Provides complete and accurate collection of data/information, evaluation, and dissemination.
- Displays initiative and organizational skills in conducting investigative activities.
- Prepares and implements investigative plan.
- Focuses investigation on objectives necessary for prosecution and closure of cases.
- Displays creative planning and seeks innovative resolutions.
- Goals, objectives, and assignments are met efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Consistently allocates resources to maximize efficiency and successful case completion.
- Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and monitors expenditures.
Performs other related 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.
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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Location:
WEST PALM BEACH, FL, US, 33401
Nearest Major Market: Palm Beach
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
