LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II

Law Enforcement Investigator II - 43001533The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website.This advertisement is for a Bureau of Fire, Arson, & Explosives Investigations detective.Class Title: Law Enforcement Investigator II (Sworn Arson Detective)Division: Criminal Investigations DivisionBureau: Fire, Arson & Explosives InvestigationsCity: West Palm BeachCounty: Palm BeachTo 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. 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.This is not a telework position. Candidate will be required to work in the office.Requirements:High School Diploma or its equivalent.Active Florida Law Enforcement Compliance/Certification of Equivalency of Training from the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.Valid Driver's License from the Department of Motor Vehicles.For Law Enforcement Investigator II: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.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 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.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, the interview will be conducted in person.LEI I Salary $60,000.00LEI II Salary $63,000.00A 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.Benefits include:Paid 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 optionsFlexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings AccountsTax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accountsState of Florida Tuition Waiver ProgramPublic Service Student Forgiveness Program$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 moreCriminal 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 CountiesParticipation 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: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