LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 79001416 - DBPR/ABT Open Competitive Date:Aug 6, 2018 Location:FORT MYERS, FL, US, 33901 -The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our -. Requisition No: 41345 Agency: Business and Professional Regulations Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 79001416 - DBPR/ABT Open Competitive Position Number: 79001416 Salary: $1,521.51 to $2, 842.80 Biweekly Posting Closing Date: 08/13/2018 DIVISION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES & TOBACCO LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II Position Number: 79001416 Salary Range: $1,521.51 to $2,842.80 Biweekly OPEN COMPETITIVE The Florida Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco licenses the manufacture, distribution, sale, and service of alcoholic beverage and tobacco products in Florida, including: receipt and processing of license applications; collection and auditing of taxes and fees paid by licensees; and enforcement of the laws and regulation of the alcoholic beverage and tobacco industries, pursuant to chapters 210, 561-565, 567-569, Florida Statutes. The division's three bureaus - Licensing, Auditing and Law Enforcement - comprise a team of approximately 330 personnel fulfilling the regulatory obligations of the division throughout the state. Employees are normally hired at the minimum of the salary range ($1,521.51 biweekly).** Minimum Requirements: -A minimum of two (2) years of full-time, law enforcement experience is required. An Associates Degree or higher can substitute for one year of the required experience. -Must possess a State of Florida Law Enforcement certification pursuant to Section 943.13, Florida Statutes. -Must reside within 50 air miles of the Ft. Myers District Office at the time of employment. -Must have and maintain a valid drivers license. Information contained in responses to Qualifying Questions concerning education, experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must also be disclosed on the State of Florida Employment Application. Duties & Responsibilities: The advertised position is a sworn law enforcement position assigned to the Ft. Myers District Office. The selected applicant will plan, conduct, and complete criminal, administrative and civil investigations for which the Division of Alcoholic Beverages & Tobacco has jurisdiction. The selected candidate must reside within 50 air miles of the office where the vacant position is assigned at the time of employment. Prior to appointment, the selected candidate must possess Florida law enforcement certification standards pursuant to section 943.13, Florida Statutes. -Plans, conducts and completes all or portions of complex criminal, administrative, and civil investigations. Operates as an undercover agent. -Conducts minimum age compliance surveys (alcohol and tobacco), prepares work plan involving the public and other government agencies to reduce or eliminate non-compliance, and completes planned activities making adjustments as needed. -Independently conducts investigations of stolen or counterfeit cigarette tax stamps; unlawful shipments of deliveries of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products into the State; non-tax paid alcoholic beverages, tobacco products and fraudulent applications, tax returns, and records; and unlawful ties between manufacturers or distributors and retailers of alcoholic beverages. -Prepares accurate investigation, prosecution and administrative reports as well as conducts interviews, testifies in official legal proceedings, and participates in cooperative investigations with other agencies. -Provides training regarding State laws and rules which the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is responsible for enforcing. Participates in community prevention and education events. -Enforces final orders, settlement agreements, and court orders, makes arrests, serves warrants, recruits and documents informants, and accounts for investigative expenses. -Plans, conducts and completes inspections of businesses licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, to promote compliance. -Participates in training as required or assigned and properly maintains issued equipment. -Maintains familiarity with the divisions written policies and procedures, departmental legal opinions, statutory changes, rules, agency directives, and court decisions. -Performs other related duties and participates in state declared emergency operations as assigned which may involve extended travel outside of the assigned area in the event of an activation. -Maintains proper physical conditioning to perform the duties of a sworn law enforcement officer. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: -Knowledge of the criminal justice system. -Knowledge of crime prevention and control procedures. -Knowledge of arrest procedures. -Skilled in using restraining devices and firearms. -Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations. -Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. -Ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner. -Ability to gather and preserve evidence. -Ability to determine work priorities and ensures completion of work assignments. -Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. -Ability to analyze and interpret law enforcement data. -Ability to effectively interview suspects, complainants and witnesses. -Ability to lift and maneuver a minimum of 50 pounds. -Preference will be given to bi-lingual candidates who are able to effectively communicate in Spanish or French Creole as determined by the need of the assigned office. Applicant Note:If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status. NOTE:This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check. Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287. Advertisement Contact: Mimi Garcia 850-717-1115 or by E-mail at -This advertisement package may be used to fill additional Law Enforcement Investigator II vacancies within the six month period immediately following the posting of this announcement. Applicant Note:If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status. NOTE:This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check. Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online. All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement. If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. SPECIAL REMINDERS: Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: -. 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. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation values the sacrifices veterans and their family members have given to our country and support the hiring of returning service members and military spouses. A candidate for veterans preference who believes he or she was not afforded employment preference may file a complaint in accordance with Rule 55A-7.016, F.A.C., with the Florida Department of Veterans Affairs, Veterans Preference Coordinator, 11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311, Largo, FL, 33778. The Department of Veterans Affairs has also established an email where people can electronically file claims or ask questions. The email is -We hire only U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking -. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Nearest Major Market:Fort Myers Nearest Secondary Market:Cape Coral