SPECIAL AGENT

Requisition No: 859997

Agency:
Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title:

SPECIAL AGENT

Pay Plan:
Career Service

Position Number:

Salary: 66,150.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/31/2026

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SPECIAL AGENT

INVESTIGATIONS AND FORENSIC SERVICES COMMAND

STATEWIDE


** Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) is currently seeking experienced Law Enforcement Investigators to fill multiple Special Agent positions throughout the state. To be considered as a potential applicant, you must meet the minimum requirement(s) listed below. Positions are available in Miami, Ft. Myers, Orlando, Tampa Bay, Jacksonville, and Tallahassee and Pensacola.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Special Agents are sworn law enforcement officers who assist the state's criminal justice community by providing a variety of services including:

• Identifying and investigating organized and multi-jurisdictional crimes;
• Apprehending fugitives;
• Collecting and disseminating criminal intelligence information;
• Investigating public corruption;
• Seizing illegally obtained assets;
• Dismantling criminal organizations;
• Assisting in locating missing persons; and
• Providing protective services to Florida's Governor and other dignitaries.

To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Four (4) years of sworn law enforcement experience, two of which must be investigative, and applicant must possess current law enforcement certification.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
• Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations;
• Ability to probe and obtain critical facts;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to describe facts and events accurately;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to analyze and interpret data;
• Ability to effectively interview suspects, complainants, and witnesses; and
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.

Note:

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.

BASE SALARY:

Persons selected will be hired at $66,150.00 and increases are granted based upon appropriations as determined by the Florida Legislature. The annual salary for this position in Monroe, Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties will be increased by $4,999.80.

Salary for the position will be commensurate with experience and training.

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four fundamental values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide - either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

All successful applicants must pass a physical agility test consisting of a 1 ½ mile run, sit-ups and push-ups, as well as a drug screen, physical exam, electronic fingerprint submission and psychological evaluation to further determine suitability and compatibility to perform the basic job functions. Applicants will be evaluated based on their writing skills and ability to perform during an oral interview process.

Persons selected must possess and maintain throughout employment, a valid Florida driver license. A thorough background investigation will be conducted to include a financial credit check. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further…