LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II

Law Enforcement Investigator II - 43001454The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.Requisition No: 865471Agency: Financial ServicesWorking Title: Law Enforcement Investigator II - 43001454Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 43001454Salary: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00 (Plus $4,999.80 CAD)Posting Closing Date: 12/10/2025Class Title: Law Enforcement Investigator II (Sworn Arson Detective)Division: Criminal Investigations DivisionBureau: Bureau of Insurance FraudCity: West Palm BeachCounty: Palm BeachThe Criminal Investigations Division encompasses all law enforcement and forensic components residing within the Department of Financial Services. This advertisement is for a Bureau of Insurance Fraud detective.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: cidhiring@myfloridacfo.com. Click here for Supplemental Application.Job Line phone number: (850)-413-4063This 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. This is not a telework position. Candidate will be required to work in the office.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.Three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.Preferences:A 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.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. Correctional Officer and Correction Probational Officer Certifications DO NOT meet the requirements of the job description.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.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.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-II annual salary is $63,000.00. LEI-I annual salary is $60,000.00. 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. 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) $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 Click here for Total Compensation Estimator 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 on state and federal task forces Community Outreach Honor Guard 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 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. Other KSAs (Incumbent may learn on job): 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 safely operate a motor vehicle. 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.