Law Enforcement Officer

Job Overview

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services
Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER RECRUIT
Position Number:
Salary: $60,000.20
Posting Closing Date: 01/30/2026

• Enforce Florida Statutes Section 570.65 related to agricultural law enforcement activities.
• Investigate criminal violations involving domestic animals, livestock, poultry, aquaculture products, farms, and farm equipment.
• Patrol designated counties, including Calhoun, Bay, Holmes, and Washington.
• Respond to emergency situations threatening life, limb, or property.

• United States Citizen.
• High School graduate or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age to apply; 19 years of age by hire date.
• Valid driver license with no more than four moving traffic violations within the past three years.
• No convictions of DUI or operating a vessel under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance within the past five years.
• No refusal to submit to breath, blood, urine test within the last five years.
• No illegal cannabis use within the last two years.
• No illegal controlled substance use (other than cannabis) within the last five years.
• No felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement.
• No dishonorable discharge from the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Good moral character.

• One (1) year of law enforcement experience (sworn or non-sworn) OR
• Two (2) years of work experience OR
• Two (2) years of active and continuous military service.

• State of Florida Employment Application.
• PASSING LE.BAT score or proof of exemption.
• OFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT Supplemental Employment Application.
• Oral Review Board.
• Background Investigation.
• Fingerprint Processing.
• Psychological Evaluation.
• Medical Evaluation.
• Drug Screening.

Salary: $60,000.20
Uniforms: All required uniforms provided at no cost; annual maintenance allowance $500.
Education Incentive Payment: Up to $130 monthly for completing career development courses or an associate/bachelor’s degree.

Benefits: Annual and sick leave, nine paid holidays, personal holiday, state group insurance (health, life, dental, vision), retirement plan with employer contributions, flexible spending accounts, tuition waivers, and additional benefits.

Carol Richards
Phone:
Email:
AgLaw.

Recruitment

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Veterans’ Preference applies to eligible candidates.