Florida Department of Financial Services
LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001118
Florida Department of Financial Services, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, us, 33336
Overview
LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001118 Date: Sep 16, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 857345 Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001118 Position Number: 43001118 OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLASS TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II (SWORN ARSON DETECTIVE) DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION BUREAU: FIRE, ARSON & EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATIONS CITY: PLANTATION COUNTY: BROWARD 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 Fire, Arson, & Explosives Investigations detective. Click here for additional information about the Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division
Special Notes and Application Instructions
Special notes: TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA PEOPLE FIRST AND SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING. 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.
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 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. The mileage will be determined by geodesic distance (direct line) from your address to the assigned office address. Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Please read below: Include names and phone numbers for supervisors and/or Human Resources for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any gaps in employment. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be verifiable; do not use "See Resume". Each field (address, city, state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) should be completed. If claiming Right to Interview, attach a copy of an official layoff letter when applying. A current supervisory reference contact will be required after selection. Experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered. This position requires a security background check, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of 4,999.80 applies to certain counties. LEI I Salary 60,000.00; LEI II Salary 63,000.00 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. Omissions or misrepresentations will be cause for elimination from the selection process.
Selection Process and Benefits
What is the selection process? Selection is a three-to-six-month process. Successful applicants must pass the Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exam, and CJSTC background prior to beginning. Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday Up to 104 hours of paid annual leave Up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually Pension and investment retirement plan options (MyFRS) Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) $25,000.00 life insurance coverage Affordable health insurance options Supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560 annually Clothing allowance up to $500.00 annually Take home car – approx. $10,000.0 in savings annually Specialty pay additives: FTO and Lead Detective Programs: Participation on state and federal task forces Community Outreach Honor Guard Minimum Qualifications Required entry level knowledge, skills and abilities: Communication: good written and oral communication, mediation and negotiating skills, document investigation activity in compliance with division policies; ensure reports are comprehensive and grammatically correct. Interpersonal Skills: flexible, professional, team-oriented, tactful, ethical, and goal-driven. Training and Proficiency: use state-issued equipment safely, knowledge of Florida statutes and division procedures, complete mandated training, provide training to new investigators. Knowledge: current investigative practices, surveillance principles, and laws governing use; understand criminal justice system. Ability: interview and interrogate, preserve evidence; effective written and oral communication; prioritize and manage time; work in dangerous or stressful situations; operate a motor vehicle. Skills: interact professionally with citizens, suspects; safe use of equipment; basic computer skills. Other KSAs: knowledge of fire behavior, ACISS; ability to interpret burn patterns and determine cause and origin; skills in documenting fire scenes with sketches, diagrams, photography; maintain specialized equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Member of DFS Disaster Response Team; may be required to travel on short notice Conduct extensive investigations: leads, interviews, search warrants, arrests Follow-up latent investigations; interview witnesses; interrogate suspects Identify and arrest suspects; present information to prosecutors; provide expert testimony Supervise confidential sources; collect and preserve evidence Surveillance and undercover capabilities as needed Provide investigative support to DFS and other agencies Develop strategic and tactical intelligence; monitor prosecutions and forfeitures Background investigations on potential DFS employees Liaise with other entities; disaster-related duties as requested
Planning and Organization
Collect and disseminate complete data for evaluation Plan investigative activities; set case targets; allocate resources Ensure timely completion of objectives; maintain fiscal responsibility Other information: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System, please check with FRS on re-employment effects. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer; reasonable accommodation requests should be directed to the hiring authority or People First Service Center. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace with drug testing requirements. Veterans’ Preference applies; documentation must be provided with application. Location: FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale; Nearest Secondary Market: Miami For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001118 Date: Sep 16, 2025 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Requisition No: 857345 Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43001118 Position Number: 43001118 OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY CLASS TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II (SWORN ARSON DETECTIVE) DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION BUREAU: FIRE, ARSON & EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATIONS CITY: PLANTATION COUNTY: BROWARD 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 Fire, Arson, & Explosives Investigations detective. Click here for additional information about the Department of Financial Services, Criminal Investigations Division
Special Notes and Application Instructions
Special notes: TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, SUBMIT A STATE OF FLORIDA EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION VIA PEOPLE FIRST AND SUBMIT A SUPPLEMENTAL APPLICATION TO THE FOLLOWING. 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.
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 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. The mileage will be determined by geodesic distance (direct line) from your address to the assigned office address. Candidate Profile (application) must be completed in its entirety. Please read below: Include names and phone numbers for supervisors and/or Human Resources for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any gaps in employment. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be verifiable; do not use "See Resume". Each field (address, city, state, dates, phone numbers, etc.) should be completed. If claiming Right to Interview, attach a copy of an official layoff letter when applying. A current supervisory reference contact will be required after selection. Experience and education requirements must be met at the time of application submission to be considered. This position requires a security background check, including fingerprinting, as a condition of employment. Competitive Area Differential (CAD) of 4,999.80 applies to certain counties. LEI I Salary 60,000.00; LEI II Salary 63,000.00 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. Omissions or misrepresentations will be cause for elimination from the selection process.
Selection Process and Benefits
What is the selection process? Selection is a three-to-six-month process. Successful applicants must pass the Physical Abilities Test, Oral and Written Exam, and CJSTC background prior to beginning. Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday Up to 104 hours of paid annual leave Up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually Pension and investment retirement plan options (MyFRS) Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF) $25,000.00 life insurance coverage Affordable health insurance options Supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability Criminal Justice Incentive Pay up to $1,560 annually Clothing allowance up to $500.00 annually Take home car – approx. $10,000.0 in savings annually Specialty pay additives: FTO and Lead Detective Programs: Participation on state and federal task forces Community Outreach Honor Guard Minimum Qualifications Required entry level knowledge, skills and abilities: Communication: good written and oral communication, mediation and negotiating skills, document investigation activity in compliance with division policies; ensure reports are comprehensive and grammatically correct. Interpersonal Skills: flexible, professional, team-oriented, tactful, ethical, and goal-driven. Training and Proficiency: use state-issued equipment safely, knowledge of Florida statutes and division procedures, complete mandated training, provide training to new investigators. Knowledge: current investigative practices, surveillance principles, and laws governing use; understand criminal justice system. Ability: interview and interrogate, preserve evidence; effective written and oral communication; prioritize and manage time; work in dangerous or stressful situations; operate a motor vehicle. Skills: interact professionally with citizens, suspects; safe use of equipment; basic computer skills. Other KSAs: knowledge of fire behavior, ACISS; ability to interpret burn patterns and determine cause and origin; skills in documenting fire scenes with sketches, diagrams, photography; maintain specialized equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
Member of DFS Disaster Response Team; may be required to travel on short notice Conduct extensive investigations: leads, interviews, search warrants, arrests Follow-up latent investigations; interview witnesses; interrogate suspects Identify and arrest suspects; present information to prosecutors; provide expert testimony Supervise confidential sources; collect and preserve evidence Surveillance and undercover capabilities as needed Provide investigative support to DFS and other agencies Develop strategic and tactical intelligence; monitor prosecutions and forfeitures Background investigations on potential DFS employees Liaise with other entities; disaster-related duties as requested
Planning and Organization
Collect and disseminate complete data for evaluation Plan investigative activities; set case targets; allocate resources Ensure timely completion of objectives; maintain fiscal responsibility Other information: If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System, please check with FRS on re-employment effects. The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer; reasonable accommodation requests should be directed to the hiring authority or People First Service Center. The State supports a Drug-Free workplace with drug testing requirements. Veterans’ Preference applies; documentation must be provided with application. Location: FT LAUDERDALE, FL 33309 Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale; Nearest Secondary Market: Miami For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287, Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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