Law Enforcement Investigator Ii

LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II -  (Bureau of Fire, Arson & Explosives Investigations)

Position posted through the State of Florida People First system. The closing date for this opportunity is 01/29/2026.

• Conduct extensive investigations including following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants and making arrests.
• Interview witnesses and interrogate suspects to secure background information.
• Identify and arrest criminal suspects and prepare evidence for presentation to the prosecuting attorney.
• Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assist in the preparation of witnesses, victims and evidence for the prosecution.
• Identify, recruit, document and supervise confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures.
• Collect, seize, protect, maintain, transport and document evidence consistent with statutes, current case law and Division Policies and Procedures.
• Apply surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
• Provide investigative support to Division personnel and other public safety entities.
• Develop strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Monitor arrests, prosecutions and forfeitures and maintain liaison with the Prosecutor.
• Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees.
• Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
• Perform disaster‑related duties as requested.

• Provide complete and accurate collection of data and information for evaluation and dissemination.
• Demonstrate initiative and organizational skills in conducting investigative activities.
• Prepare and implement investigative plans focused on objectives necessary for prosecution and case closure.
• Display creative planning and seek innovative resolutions.
• Meet goals, objectives and assignments efficiently and timely.
• Allocate resources to maximize efficiency and successful case completion.
• Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and monitor expenditures.
• Develop case targets.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer with a passing score on the State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination, or completion of the Florida Equivalency of Training (CJSTC 76) with eligibility to receive Law Enforcement Certification.
• Valid Driver’s License from the Florida Department of Safety and Motor Vehicles by the time of employment.
• Three (3) or more years of sworn law‑enforcement experience.
• Live no more than 50 miles from the assigned duty station (office) as determined by geodesic distance.
• Security background check, including fingerprinting, is required.

• A degree from an accredited college or university (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).
• Bilingual verbal and written skills that meet a critical need of the agency’s mission.
• Note:
  
  Correctional Officer and Correctional Probational Officer Certifications do not meet the requirements of the job description.

• Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday.
• Earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave and 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
• Pension and investment retirement plan options (MyFRS).
• Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts and tax‑deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida college/university).
• 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 $180.00 per month for families.
• Supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more.

• 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 applies only to positions in Palm Beach, Broward and Dade counties.
• Criminal Justice Incentive Pay – up to $1,560 annually.
• Clothing allowance – up to $500.00 annually.
• Take‑home car savings – approximately $10,000.00 annually.
• Specialty pay additives: K‑9 handler, Bomb team tech,…