State of Florida
LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (STATEWIDE) - 77000786
State of Florida, Havana, Florida, United States, 32333
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E-Verify Website .Requisition No: 822005*****OPEN / COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*****FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSIONDIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENTThis is a statewide advertisement for the Law Enforcement Officer position with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. This advertisement will be used to fill multiple vacancies.GENERAL STATEMENT
The duties of this position require a constituted state law enforcement officer (pursuant to 379.3313, F.S.) certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, empowered to enforce all laws of the State with full powers of arrest. Responsibilities are to protect life, limb, and property on the waters and lands of the State. Enforce fish and wildlife laws and regulations, federal rules and regulations, and boating safety enforcement. This includes, but is not limited to, regulations of salt and freshwater fisheries, hunting, and the protection of both game and non-game species of fish and wildlife. This position investigates alleged violations of resource laws, seizes evidence, makes arrests, and testifies in court. Provides general police protection for citizens and visitors who use the lands and waters of the State of Florida. This position assists other agencies, upon request, in controlling and securing areas during disasters, hurricanes, fires, etc. and is subject to call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position requires independent judgment and the ability to apply technical law enforcement knowledge with limited supervision. Duties require the member to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as directed.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years of age to apply and 19 years of age by date of hireHave a High School diploma or GEDHave a valid Class E Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordHave not been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statementHave not been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the USHave good moral characterSuccessful completion of a full background check if selectedTRAINING ACADEMY
The FWC Training Center is located in Havana, Florida at the Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI). Applicants who are Florida certified law enforcement officers will attend an abbreviated training course. Out-of-state law enforcement officers must obtain their Florida Law Enforcement Certification to be eligible for the abbreviated training course.Starting salary as a Trainee is $2,019.23 bi-weekly / $52,500.00 annually.SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION
Applicants who meet the above criteria and pass the physical fitness assessment will be eligible to advance to the next stages of the selection process that includes an oral interview, full background investigation, medical physical and eye exam, and a psychological evaluation. Applicants who wish to be assigned to Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties must currently reside in the respective county.PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
Must pass a swimming test, consisting of swimming 150 yards continuously untimed and a physical abilities test (PAT) in eight minutes and thirty-six seconds (8:36) or less.Must pass a thorough medical examination, including drug screening, by a licensed physician at applicant’s expense.Unaided vision shall not be less than 20/100 in each eye and shall be corrected to 20/20; field of vision must be 130 degrees; must have the ability to distinguish primary colors, must not be red/green deficient and have binocular vision; must not have double vision, lack of depth perception or other chronic eye disorders that affects normal vision.FWC APPLICANT DISQUALIFIER LIST
Criminal History
A misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violenceA misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statementMilitary History
A dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United StatesControlled Substance Abuse
Marijuana use, in past two yearsControlled substance use, other than prescribed, within the last 5 years.Driving History
Driving Under the Influence or Boating Under the Influence conviction within past five yearsAny traffic or boating violation involving the refusal to submit to a breath/blood/urine test within five yearsNo more than four moving violations within the past three yearsPrior Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Any sustained internal investigation for perjury or false statementsVision Standard
Unaided vision shall not be less than 20/100 in each eye and shall be corrected to 20/20Field of vision must be 130 degreesMust have the ability to distinguish primary colors (must not be red/green deficient) and have binocular visionMust not have double vision, lack of depth perception or other chronic eye disorders that affects normal visionThe 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. 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 by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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E-Verify Website .Requisition No: 822005*****OPEN / COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY*****FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSIONDIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENTThis is a statewide advertisement for the Law Enforcement Officer position with the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission. This advertisement will be used to fill multiple vacancies.GENERAL STATEMENT
The duties of this position require a constituted state law enforcement officer (pursuant to 379.3313, F.S.) certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, empowered to enforce all laws of the State with full powers of arrest. Responsibilities are to protect life, limb, and property on the waters and lands of the State. Enforce fish and wildlife laws and regulations, federal rules and regulations, and boating safety enforcement. This includes, but is not limited to, regulations of salt and freshwater fisheries, hunting, and the protection of both game and non-game species of fish and wildlife. This position investigates alleged violations of resource laws, seizes evidence, makes arrests, and testifies in court. Provides general police protection for citizens and visitors who use the lands and waters of the State of Florida. This position assists other agencies, upon request, in controlling and securing areas during disasters, hurricanes, fires, etc. and is subject to call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This position requires independent judgment and the ability to apply technical law enforcement knowledge with limited supervision. Duties require the member to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays as directed.MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Must be 18 years of age to apply and 19 years of age by date of hireHave a High School diploma or GEDHave a valid Class E Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving recordHave not been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statementHave not been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the USHave good moral characterSuccessful completion of a full background check if selectedTRAINING ACADEMY
The FWC Training Center is located in Havana, Florida at the Florida Public Safety Institute (FPSI). Applicants who are Florida certified law enforcement officers will attend an abbreviated training course. Out-of-state law enforcement officers must obtain their Florida Law Enforcement Certification to be eligible for the abbreviated training course.Starting salary as a Trainee is $2,019.23 bi-weekly / $52,500.00 annually.SELECTION PROCESS INFORMATION
Applicants who meet the above criteria and pass the physical fitness assessment will be eligible to advance to the next stages of the selection process that includes an oral interview, full background investigation, medical physical and eye exam, and a psychological evaluation. Applicants who wish to be assigned to Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties must currently reside in the respective county.PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENTS
Must pass a swimming test, consisting of swimming 150 yards continuously untimed and a physical abilities test (PAT) in eight minutes and thirty-six seconds (8:36) or less.Must pass a thorough medical examination, including drug screening, by a licensed physician at applicant’s expense.Unaided vision shall not be less than 20/100 in each eye and shall be corrected to 20/20; field of vision must be 130 degrees; must have the ability to distinguish primary colors, must not be red/green deficient and have binocular vision; must not have double vision, lack of depth perception or other chronic eye disorders that affects normal vision.FWC APPLICANT DISQUALIFIER LIST
Criminal History
A misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violenceA misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statementMilitary History
A dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United StatesControlled Substance Abuse
Marijuana use, in past two yearsControlled substance use, other than prescribed, within the last 5 years.Driving History
Driving Under the Influence or Boating Under the Influence conviction within past five yearsAny traffic or boating violation involving the refusal to submit to a breath/blood/urine test within five yearsNo more than four moving violations within the past three yearsPrior Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers
Any sustained internal investigation for perjury or false statementsVision Standard
Unaided vision shall not be less than 20/100 in each eye and shall be corrected to 20/20Field of vision must be 130 degreesMust have the ability to distinguish primary colors (must not be red/green deficient) and have binocular visionMust not have double vision, lack of depth perception or other chronic eye disorders that affects normal visionThe 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. 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 by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.For assistance, call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287 Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Eastern time.
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