Law Enforcement Investigator Ii

Overview

LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II -

Date:
Jan 22, 2026

The 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.

Location:

WEST PALM BEACH, PALM BEACH County, FL

Requisition No: 868669 | Position Number:  |

Working Title:

LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II -

OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CLASS

TITLE:

LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II (SWORN INSURANCE FRAUD DETECTIVE)

DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION

BUREAU: BUREAU OF INSURANCE FRAUD

Special notes:
TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA PEOPLE FIRST and submit a supplemental application as directed. This is not a telework position; the candidate will be required to work in the office.

Special eligibility notes: This position requires a security background check, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment.

• Conduct extensive investigations, including following up on leads, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, and making arrests.
• Conduct follow-up latent investigations, interview witnesses, and interrogate suspects as appropriate to obtain background information on suspects.
• Identify and arrest criminal suspects; prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney.
• Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assist in the preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
• Identify, recruit, document, and supervise confidential sources per Division Policies and Procedures.
• Collect, seize, protect, maintain, transport and document evidence in accordance with statutes and Division policies.
• Demonstrate sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
• Provide investigative support to Division personnel and to other public safety entities.
• Apply diverse knowledge and research methods; develop strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Monitor arrests, prosecutions, and forfeitures; maintain liaison with prosecutors.
• Conduct thorough background investigations into potential Department employees; establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
• Perform disaster-related duties as requested.

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Active Certified Florida Law Enforcement Officer; pass Florida Law Enforcement Certification Examination or have completed the Florida Equivalency of Training and be eligible for certification, per Florida Statutes.
• Valid Florida driver’s license by time of employment.
• Must be 19 years of age or older.
• For Law Enforcement Investigator II: three (3) or more years of sworn law enforcement experience.

• Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Bilingual verbal and written skills may be given special consideration.

• College education may substitute for required experience at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year, up to one year.
• Individuals with less than three years of sworn law enforcement experience may be considered at a lower title depending on agency needs.
• The division requires living within 50 miles of the assigned duty station; distance will be measured geodesic ally from residence to office.
• Candidate profiles must be completed in full with all employment details, supervisor contacts, and explanations for any gaps in employment.
• All experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application submission.

• Paid holidays, vacation, and one personal holiday; annual leave and sick leave accruals.
• Pension and retirement options; health insurance options;
  Flexible Spending Accounts and other benefits.
• Cad/Additional pay:
  Criminal Justice Incentive Pay, clothing allowance, take-home car, and other specialty pays where applicable.
• Programs: state and federal task forces, community outreach, and more.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer. Veterans’ Preference is available; documentation required with submission. Reasonable accommodations available on request. Drug-free workplace with testing requirements as applicable.

Location:

WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

Nearest Major Market:
Palm Beach;
Nearest Secondary Market:
Miami

For assistance, contact the People First Service Center at , Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time.