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Requisition No: 887520
Agency: Business and Professional Regulation
Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 79000096
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 79000096
Salary: $2,307.70 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2026
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Law Enforcement Investigator II
Hiring Salary: $2,307.70 Biweekly
License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to ensure important matters are handled well. Responsibilities range from ensuring the safety of food service, maintaining the integrity of real estate transactions, furthering the transparency of condominium governance, and overseeing the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. DBPR’s stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.
Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, DBPR oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.
- Plans, conducts and completes all or portions of complex criminal, administrative, and civil investigations over which the Division has investigative jurisdiction. Typically, these include license applicant investigations; perjury/false swearing investigations; investigations of sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to underage persons, public nuisances including drug dealing and non-taxed alcoholic beverages or cigarettes; investigations of undisclosed ownership of businesses licensed by the Division; investigations of businesses and people selling alcoholic beverages and tobacco without proper state license; vehicle-asset seizure and forfeiture investigations; violations of other state, and federal laws on a premise licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages; and employment background investigations.
- Conducts market test and surveys to identify compliance problems, prepares work plan involving the public and other government agencies to reduce or eliminate non-compliance; and completes planned activities making adjustments as needed.
- Completes assigned SYNAR surveys and completes additional random, surveys assigned to the office.
- Completes assigned alcoholic beverages surveys and random or complaint driven surveys.
- Independently conducts investigations of stolen or fraudulent cigarette tax stamps; unlawful shipments of deliveries of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products into the State; works as an undercover agent on felony cases; 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.
- Trains and instructs law enforcement officers and others regarding State laws and rules which the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is responsible for enforcing; agency policies and procedures; court decisions related to Division’s jurisdiction; and inexperience investigators.
- Participates in community prevention and education training events.
- Enforces final orders, settlement agreements, and court orders, makes arrests, serves warrants, recruits and documents informants, and accounts for expenses.
- Plans, conducts and completes inspections of businesses licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, to promote compliance by those licensed by the Division, which includes issuing corrective notices for violations found and promoting responsible vendor acts.
- Participates in training as required and/or assigned and properly maintains issued equipment. Typically, this training includes law enforcement certification, firearms, defensive tactics, pursuit driving, felony stops, search and seizures and other courses.
- Maintains familiarity with the Division’s written policies and procedures, departmental legal opinions, statutory changes, rules, agency directives, and court decisions.
- Performs related duties, gives presentations, participates in state declared emergency operations as assigned and may be given special assignments as a result of special skills, training, knowledge, ability or aptitudes which may involve physical hardship or hazard as well as extended absence from home town and/or family.
- Knowledge of investigative and surveillance principles and techniques;
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
- Knowledge of crime prevention and control procedures.
- Knowledge of arrest procedures.
- Skill 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 describe facts and events accurately;
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- 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.
- Must hold a current active Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification (currently possessing a State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification pursuant to Section 943.13, Florida Statutes) or have passed the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) law enforcement examination. *Note: Corrections and Correctional Probation certifications do not meet this qualification.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of sworn law enforcement experience.
- Must currently possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License or if selected, must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License by the date of appointment.
- Must reside within 70 air miles of the Orlando District Office at the time of employment by the time of hire.
- Must pass a law enforcement level 2 background screening.
- Must successfully complete an internal training program.
- Must have a safe driving history.
- Preference will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate proficiency in technology and writing skills.
- Preference will be awarded to applicants who are bilingual, as needed.
- Preference will be given to applicants having more than three years white collar or financial fraud related investigative experience.
- Preference will be given to applicants having experience in accounting or auditing or a degree in accounting or public management.
- Preference will be given to applicants having experience in beverage regulation.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
“Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
- Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
- Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
- Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
- The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
- The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
- Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
- Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
- Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University
- This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Orlando Office for up to six months from date of opening.
- For additional information, please contact ABT Enforcement Recruitment and Selection at ABTEnfHR@myfloridalicense.com.
Applicant Note:
To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration
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.
Background Screening Requirement:
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires all job applicants, interns, volunteers and contractors to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. Employees will be retained in the state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications. This check must be completed before you can start working or contracting.
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.
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.
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.
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 veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire 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.
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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market: Orlando
Requisition No: 887520
Agency: Business and Professional Regulation
Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT INVESTIGATOR II - 79000096
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 79000096
Salary: $2,307.70 Biweekly
Posting Closing Date: 11/26/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Law Enforcement Investigator II
Hiring Salary: $2,307.70 Biweekly
License efficiently. Regulate fairly. Florida counts on the Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) to ensure important matters are handled well. Responsibilities range from ensuring the safety of food service, maintaining the integrity of real estate transactions, furthering the transparency of condominium governance, and overseeing the qualifications of licensure that ensure work requiring a skilled professional is performed safely and sufficiently. DBPR’s stakeholders include these professionals and their customers alike.
Under the direction of Secretary Melanie S. Griffin, DBPR oversees many of Florida’s professions and industries in the areas above, and many more which can be seen on our website: http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/.
- Plans, conducts and completes all or portions of complex criminal, administrative, and civil investigations over which the Division has investigative jurisdiction. Typically, these include license applicant investigations; perjury/false swearing investigations; investigations of sale of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products to underage persons, public nuisances including drug dealing and non-taxed alcoholic beverages or cigarettes; investigations of undisclosed ownership of businesses licensed by the Division; investigations of businesses and people selling alcoholic beverages and tobacco without proper state license; vehicle-asset seizure and forfeiture investigations; violations of other state, and federal laws on a premise licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages; and employment background investigations.
- Conducts market test and surveys to identify compliance problems, prepares work plan involving the public and other government agencies to reduce or eliminate non-compliance; and completes planned activities making adjustments as needed.
- Completes assigned SYNAR surveys and completes additional random, surveys assigned to the office.
- Completes assigned alcoholic beverages surveys and random or complaint driven surveys.
- Independently conducts investigations of stolen or fraudulent cigarette tax stamps; unlawful shipments of deliveries of alcoholic beverages or tobacco products into the State; works as an undercover agent on felony cases; 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.
- Trains and instructs law enforcement officers and others regarding State laws and rules which the Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco is responsible for enforcing; agency policies and procedures; court decisions related to Division’s jurisdiction; and inexperience investigators.
- Participates in community prevention and education training events.
- Enforces final orders, settlement agreements, and court orders, makes arrests, serves warrants, recruits and documents informants, and accounts for expenses.
- Plans, conducts and completes inspections of businesses licensed to sell or serve alcoholic beverages and tobacco products, to promote compliance by those licensed by the Division, which includes issuing corrective notices for violations found and promoting responsible vendor acts.
- Participates in training as required and/or assigned and properly maintains issued equipment. Typically, this training includes law enforcement certification, firearms, defensive tactics, pursuit driving, felony stops, search and seizures and other courses.
- Maintains familiarity with the Division’s written policies and procedures, departmental legal opinions, statutory changes, rules, agency directives, and court decisions.
- Performs related duties, gives presentations, participates in state declared emergency operations as assigned and may be given special assignments as a result of special skills, training, knowledge, ability or aptitudes which may involve physical hardship or hazard as well as extended absence from home town and/or family.
- Knowledge of investigative and surveillance principles and techniques;
- Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
- Knowledge of crime prevention and control procedures.
- Knowledge of arrest procedures.
- Skill 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 describe facts and events accurately;
- Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments;
- Ability to communicate effectively;
- 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.
- Must hold a current active Florida Law Enforcement Officer certification (currently possessing a State of Florida Law Enforcement Certification pursuant to Section 943.13, Florida Statutes) or have passed the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) law enforcement examination. *Note: Corrections and Correctional Probation certifications do not meet this qualification.
- Must have a minimum of 2 years of sworn law enforcement experience.
- Must currently possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License or if selected, must possess and maintain a valid State of Florida Driver’s License by the date of appointment.
- Must reside within 70 air miles of the Orlando District Office at the time of employment by the time of hire.
- Must pass a law enforcement level 2 background screening.
- Must successfully complete an internal training program.
- Must have a safe driving history.
- Preference will be awarded to applicants who demonstrate proficiency in technology and writing skills.
- Preference will be awarded to applicants who are bilingual, as needed.
- Preference will be given to applicants having more than three years white collar or financial fraud related investigative experience.
- Preference will be given to applicants having experience in accounting or auditing or a degree in accounting or public management.
- Preference will be given to applicants having experience in beverage regulation.
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
“Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:
- State of Florida retirement package: 3% employee contribution required.
- Nine annual paid holidays and one personal holiday
- Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid annual leave annually as a new employee with the State of Florida
- Ability to earn up to 104 hours of paid sick leave annually.
- The State of Florida offers health insurance coverage (i.e. individual and family coverage) to eligible employees.
- The State of Florida provides a $25,000 life insurance policy to eligible employees.
- Additional supplemental insurance policies are available for dental, vision, hospital supplement, cancer, etc.
- Tax deferred medical and childcare reimbursement accounts are available.
- Tuition waiver program to attend an approved State of Florida College or University
- This advertisement may be used to fill current and future vacancies within the Orlando Office for up to six months from date of opening.
- For additional information, please contact ABT Enforcement Recruitment and Selection at ABTEnfHR@myfloridalicense.com.
Applicant Note:
To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration
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.
Background Screening Requirement:
The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation requires all job applicants, interns, volunteers and contractors to pass a Level 2 background check as per Chapter 435, Florida Statutes which consists of fingerprinting and a check of local, state, and national law enforcement records. Employees will be retained in the state and national rap back program, providing real-time arrest hit notifications. This check must be completed before you can start working or contracting.
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.
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.
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.
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 veteranspreference@fdva.state.fl.us.
The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire 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.
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. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. 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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
Nearest Major Market: Orlando
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- Government & Public Sector
- Education
- Consumer Goods
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in law enforcement specialist jobs.
- Active or adjudicable federal security clearance at the Secret or Top Secret level
- Experience conducting criminal, administrative, or compliance investigations
- Proficiency with law enforcement databases such as NCIC, NLETS, or agency-specific RMS
- Bachelor's degree in criminal justice, law enforcement, public administration, or a related field
- Completion of a certified law enforcement or police academy training program
- Knowledge of applicable federal, state, or local statutes, regulations, and case law
Tips for Your Law Enforcement Specialist Job Search
Tailor your resume to clearance requirements
Many law enforcement specialist roles require a security clearance. List your current clearance level, the issuing agency, and the year it was last adjudicated in a dedicated section near the top of your resume so hiring managers spot it immediately.
Highlight case management and investigative tools
Employers expect fluency with specific platforms like RMS, NCIC, or FinCEN databases. Name the exact systems you have used rather than listing generic skills. Vague entries like 'law enforcement software' are routinely filtered out by applicant tracking systems.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists law enforcement specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by jurisdiction type carefully
Federal, state, and municipal roles carry different physical fitness standards, background investigation depths, and polygraph requirements. Read each posting for jurisdiction-specific prerequisites before you apply so your cover letter addresses those exact criteria upfront.
Prepare structured behavioral answers for panel interviews
Law enforcement specialist interviews frequently use oral board panels with behavioral questions scored against competency rubrics. Practice delivering answers in a situation-action-result format and time yourself, since many panels enforce strict per-question limits.
Negotiate start date around background investigation timelines
Conditional offers for these roles are routinely extended months before an adjudicated clearance clears. When you receive an offer, ask explicitly about the expected investigation timeline so you can align your current employment notice period without leaving a gap.
Law Enforcement Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most law enforcement specialists?
The companies hiring the most law enforcement specialists right now include State of Florida, State of New Mexico, and Valor Healthcare, with the largest share of openings in Florida, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand is concentrated in federal contracting firms and large government agencies with ongoing investigative and compliance mandates.
How many law enforcement specialist jobs are remote?
About 69% of law enforcement specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, field-based nature of most roles. Sub-areas with the highest remote share tend to be intelligence analysis, compliance review, and report-writing functions that do not require physical presence at a facility or crime scene.
How do you become a law enforcement specialist?
Start by completing a bachelor's degree in criminal justice, public administration, or a closely related field, then attend an accredited law enforcement or police academy if the target role requires sworn officer status. Build investigative or compliance experience in an entry-level position, obtain any role-specific certifications such as CFE or CPP, and pursue a security clearance early since adjudication takes time and many specialist roles require one before you can start.
Can you get hired as a law enforcement specialist with little experience?
Yes, entry-level law enforcement specialist roles exist, particularly in federal contracting, compliance monitoring, and administrative investigation support. Employers often accept internships, military police service, or relevant volunteer work in place of full professional experience. Earning an interim security clearance eligibility and completing academy training before you apply puts you ahead of other candidates who are starting that process after receiving an offer.
What does the law enforcement specialist interview process look like?
Most employers run a multi-stage process that starts with an application review and phone screen, followed by a structured oral board or behavioral panel interview scored against defined competencies like integrity, judgment, and investigative reasoning. Finalists typically complete a written exercise or case scenario assessment, then a conditional offer is extended pending a background investigation, polygraph if required, and medical or fitness evaluation before a final start date is set.
Where can I find and apply to law enforcement specialist jobs?
You can find and apply to law enforcement specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Find roles that match your experience, clearance level, and preferred location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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