State of Florida
Overview
Requisition No: 860331
Agency: Financial Services
Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43000416
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 43000416
Salary: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2025
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OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CLASS TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II (SWORN ARSON DETECTIVE)
DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
BUREAU: FIRE, ARSON & EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATIONS
CITY: ORLANDO
COUNTY: ORANGE
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 TO 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
Click here for Supplemental Application. 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 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 residence to the address of their assigned office.
Experience and Application 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.
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 and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
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.
Salary & Benefits
Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee
Ability to earn 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
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Additional information and links may be provided elsewhere in the original posting.
$25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $50.00 per month for individuals or $180 per month for family
Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief efforts.
The duties of this position require a constituted law enforcement officer on call 24/7 and to bear firearms. The incumbent must maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.
Responsibilities (Investigative Activities)
Conduct extensive investigations, follow up on leads, conduct interviews, execute search warrants, and make arrests.
Conduct follow-up latent investigations, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects to secure background information.
Identify and arrest suspects; prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney.
Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assist in preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
Identify, recruit, document and supervise confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures.
Collect, seize, protect, maintain, transport and document evidence.
Display sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
Provide investigative support to Division personnel and other public safety entities.
Apply diverse knowledge and research methods; development of strategic and tactical intelligence.
Monitor arrests, prosecutions and forfeitures; maintain liaison with Prosecutor.
Conduct thorough background investigations on potential Department employees.
Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
Perform disaster related duties as requested.
Planning and Organizing
Provide complete and accurate data collection, evaluation and dissemination.
Display initiative and organization skills in conducting investigative activities.
Prepare and implement investigative plan; focus on objectives for prosecution and closure of cases.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and allocate resources efficiently.
Develop case targets and ensure timely completion.
Performs other related duties as required.
THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 60L-32.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE . Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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Agency: Financial Services
Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 43000416
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 43000416
Salary: $60,000.00 - $63,000.00
Posting Closing Date: 09/25/2025
Total Compensation Estimator
Tool
OPEN COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
CLASS TITLE: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II (SWORN ARSON DETECTIVE)
DIVISION: CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DIVISION
BUREAU: FIRE, ARSON & EXPLOSIVES INVESTIGATIONS
CITY: ORLANDO
COUNTY: ORANGE
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 TO 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
Click here for Supplemental Application. 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 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 residence to the address of their assigned office.
Experience and Application 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.
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 and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.
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.
Salary & Benefits
Paid holidays, vacation and one personal holiday
Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave as a new employee
Ability to earn 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
State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program (must be accepted by a Florida colleges/universities)
Public Service Student Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Additional information and links may be provided elsewhere in the original posting.
$25,000.00 in automatic life insurance coverage
Affordable health insurance options starting as low as $50.00 per month for individuals or $180 per month for family
Multiple supplemental insurance options including dental, vision, disability and more
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES
Incumbent of position is a member of DFS’ Disaster Response Team and may be required on short notice to perform duties and travel in support of disaster relief efforts.
The duties of this position require a constituted law enforcement officer on call 24/7 and to bear firearms. The incumbent must maintain certification as a law enforcement officer pursuant to Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.
Responsibilities (Investigative Activities)
Conduct extensive investigations, follow up on leads, conduct interviews, execute search warrants, and make arrests.
Conduct follow-up latent investigations, interview witnesses and interrogate suspects to secure background information.
Identify and arrest suspects; prepare and present information and evidence to the prosecuting attorney.
Provide expert testimony at legal proceedings and assist in preparation of witnesses, victims, and evidence for use by the prosecution.
Identify, recruit, document and supervise confidential sources as per Division Policies and Procedures.
Collect, seize, protect, maintain, transport and document evidence.
Display sound surveillance techniques and undercover capabilities as needed.
Provide investigative support to Division personnel and other public safety entities.
Apply diverse knowledge and research methods; development of strategic and tactical intelligence.
Monitor arrests, prosecutions and forfeitures; maintain liaison with Prosecutor.
Conduct thorough background investigations on potential Department employees.
Establish and maintain liaison with other entities.
Perform disaster related duties as requested.
Planning and Organizing
Provide complete and accurate data collection, evaluation and dissemination.
Display initiative and organization skills in conducting investigative activities.
Prepare and implement investigative plan; focus on objectives for prosecution and closure of cases.
Demonstrate fiscal responsibility and allocate resources efficiently.
Develop case targets and ensure timely completion.
Performs other related duties as required.
THE INCUMBENT OF THIS POSITION IS CONSIDERED TO HAVE REGULATORY RESPONSIBILITIES AND IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 60L-32.
If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS’ PREFERENCE . Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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