LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II

Law Enforcement Investigator II - 43001115The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.Requisition No: 865472Agency: Financial ServicesWorking Title: Law Enforcement Investigator II - 43001115Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 43001115Salary: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00Posting Closing Date: 12/09/2025Class Title: Law Enforcement Investigator II (Sworn Arson Detective)Division: Criminal Investigations DivisionBureau: Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives InvestigationsCity: TampaCounty: HillsboroughThe 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.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.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.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. 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 RISKPaid holidays, vacation and one personal holidayAbility to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employeeAbility to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annuallyPension and investment retirement plan options (MyFRS)Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings AccountsTax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accountsState 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 coverageAffordable health insurance options starting as low as $50.00 per month for individuals or $180 per month for familyMultiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and morePay Additives and Competitive Area Differential (CAD)Criminal Justice Incentive Pay - up to $1,560 annuallyClothing allowance up to $500.00 annuallyTake home car - approximately $10,000.0 in savings annuallySpecialty pay additives: K-9 handler, Bomb team tech, on-call pay, FTO and Lead DetectiveCAD pay up to $5000.00 for Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach CountiesProgramsParticipation on state and federal task forcesCommunity OutreachHonor GuardK-9 program - (Accelerant or Explosives)Bomb TechMinimum Qualifications for this position include the following required entry level knowledge, skills and abilities:CommunicationDisplays 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 SkillsExhibits 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 ProficiencyAll 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