Law Enforcement Investigator

State of Florida

. Protect life, limb, and property on Florida’s waters and lands .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeMarathon • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,949 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in law enforcement practices, including the enforcement of fish and wildlife laws, conducting investigations, and providing public safety. Capable of operating independently and collaboratively in high-pressure situations while maintaining compliance with legal standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Law Enforcement CertificationIndependent Investigation SkillsKnowledge of Fish and Wildlife LawsFull Powers of ArrestCrisis Management

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Hard Skills

Investigative TechniquesEvidence SeizureSurveillance OperationsBackground InvestigationsWildlife InspectionArrest ProceduresTechnical Law Enforcement KnowledgeUndercover OperationsCommercial Trafficking InvestigationsCourt Testimony

Soft Skills

JudgmentTeam CollaborationMentoringCommunicationCrisis Response

Tools & Technologies

Tracking DevicesElectronic SurveillanceConfidential Informant Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission Certification

Industry Keywords

Fish and Wildlife EnforcementBoating Safety LawsResource-Law ViolationsPort Crime InvestigationDrug-Free Workplace Act Compliance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Protect life, limb, and property on Florida’s waters and lands
Enforce fish and wildlife laws, federal regulations, and boating safety laws
Investigate alleged resource-law violations
Seize evidence, make arrests, and testify in court
Provide general police protection for citizens and visitors
Assist other agencies during disasters, hurricanes, fires, and similar events
Conduct full-range FWC Division of Law Enforcement investigations independently and as part of a team
Conduct background, referred, major boating accident, hunting accident, vessel theft, title fraud, alligator attack, and state-land investigations
Inspect captive wildlife and entities commercializing fish and wildlife
Conduct captive-wildlife fatality and injury investigations; mentor and train sworn members
Investigate port crimes and inspect ports, carriers, and wildlife facilities for violations
Conduct short- and long-term investigations into illegal fish and wildlife trade
Conduct undercover operations using tracking, electronic, and surveillance devices
Manage informants and confidential-informant files
Conduct commercial fish and wildlife trafficking and Internet-based crime investigations
Serve as a media point of contact for captive wildlife and port investigations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must be a constituted state law enforcement officer pursuant to 379.3313, F.S.
Must be certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission
Must reside within the South B Region
Full powers of arrest and authority to enforce all laws of the State
Ability to exercise independent judgment and apply technical law enforcement knowledge with limited supervision
Subject to call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Must comply with reasonable suspicion drug testing under Florida’s Drug-Free Workplace Act

Benefits

Comp & perks

Veterans’ Preference in employment for Career Service vacancies
Certain service members may be eligible for waivers for postsecondary educational requirements
EEO employer
Reasonable accommodation available under the Americans with Disabilities Act