LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITY)

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• LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITY)
• Date: Oct 30, 2026

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• Requisition No: 886760
• Agency: Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission
• Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITY)
• Position Number: 77000317
• Salary: $60,000.00 Annually
• Posting Closing Date: 11/16/2026
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• OPEN / COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
• FLORIDA FISH & WILDLIFE CONSERVATION COMMISSION
• DIVISION OF LAW ENFORCEMENT
• *ACCEPTING LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFIED AND NON-CERTIFIED APPLICANTS*

This 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.

Our organization

The FWC envisions a Florida where fish and wildlife are abundant and thriving in healthy and connected natural landscapes with vital working lands and waterways; where natural resources are valued and safely enjoyed by all; and wherein natural systems support vibrant human communities and a strong economy.

Position Overview and Responsibilities

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 hire
• Be a US Citizen
• Have a High School diploma or GED

• Have a valid Class E Florida driver’s license with an acceptable driving record
• Have not been convicted of any felony or any misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement
• Have not been dishonorably discharged from any of the Armed Forces of the US
• Have good moral character
• Successful completion of a full background check if selected
• The Criminal Justice Basic Abilities Test (AKA FBAT / CJBAT / BAT) must be completed and passed to be eligible for phase 2 of the selection process.

As of July 1, 2022, section 943.17(1)(g) states that any candidate wishing to enter a law enforcement academy that either (i) is a veteran as classified in section 1.01(14), F.S., or (ii) holds an associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university is not required to take the Law Enforcement Basic Abilities Test. Please note that a veteran is defined as being honorably discharged from military service.

No other discharge classifications qualify. Please note that this does not apply to candidates wishing to enter a corrections academy.

Training 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.
• For more information about the equivalency of training (EOT) process for out-of-state officers, please click the link below:

Salary

Starting salary as Trainee is $2,307.70 bi-weekly / $60,000 annually

Upon assignment to field: Those residing within Broward County - $2,615.38 / $68,000.00 annually

• Those residing within Collier County - $2,423.08 / $63,000.00 annually
• Those residing within Dade County - $2,615.38 / $68,000.00 annually
• Those residing within Lee County - $2,423.08 / $63,000.00 annually
• Those residing within Monroe County - $2,692.30 / $70,000.00 annually

Those residing within Palm Beach County - $2,500.00 / $65,000.00 annually

An additional $5,000 housing allowance is provided to those who are assigned and reside within Lee County, Collier County, Monroe County, Broward County, or Miami-Dade County.

Selection Process Information

Applicants who meet the above criteria and pass the pre-hire 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.

If you are not a certified law enforcement officer, you must pass a (B.A.T.) Basic Abilities Test (predicts a person’s ability to perform as a recruit)

Applicants who wish to be assigned to Broward, Miami-Dade, and Monroe counties must currently reside in the respective county.

Physical Fitness Requirements

All applicants are required to complete a job-related and nondiscriminatory physical abilities test within 8 minutes and 36 seconds. Failure to complete the job-related physical abilities test within the time requirement will result in disqualification.

All applicants must swim 150 continuous yards within 5 minutes, followed immediately by 1 minute of treading water. Failure to complete the 150-yard swim within the 5-minute time limit or to keep the head above water for the full minute of treading, will result in disqualification.

Medical Requirements

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

• Any felony conviction
• A misdemeanor conviction involving domestic violence
• A misdemeanor conviction involving perjury or a false statement

Military History

• A dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States

Controlled Substance Abuse

• Marijuana use, in past two years
• Controlled substance use, other than prescribed, with in the last 5 years.

Driving History

• Driving Under the Influence or Boating Under the Influence conviction within past five years
• Any traffic or boating violation involving the refusal to submit to a breath/blood/urine test within five years
• No more than four moving violations within the past three years

Prior Law Enforcement and Correctional Officers

• Any sustained internal investigation for perjury or false statements

Vision Standard

• 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 affect normal vision

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.

• Location: HAVANA, FL, US, 32333
• Nearest Major Market: Tallahassee
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