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Requisition No: 880430 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: INSPECTOR - 71002720

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002720 

Salary:  $67,028.52 

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2026 

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INSPECTOR

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMAND

CYBER CRIME TECHNOLOGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS DIVISION

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

 

POSITION SUMMARY:

This Inspector position reports to the FDLE Cyber Crime Technology and Telecommunications Division which is physically located at the FDLE Headquarters Building in Tallahassee. The incumbent in this position supports all functions of the Cyber Crime Technology and Telecommunications Division which includes operational support to the network intrusion investigations program, digital forensics services, statewide cyber program hardware/software purchasing and renewals, Internet Crimes against Children (ICAC) programs, and the Cyber Division's cryptocurrency seizure program. The incumbent may also provide training and presentations to internal and external partners about the Cyber Division's programs, internet investigations, and/or cyber security best practices. The incumbent in this position will provide operational support to the seven regional Cyber squads, as needed.

 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Overseeing, coordinating and supporting the Division in developing and maintaining policies and procedures relevant to the needs of statewide and regional technical sections;
• Assisting with the Division's procurement of software and hardware products
• Researching new and emerging technologies that are critical to maintaining and utilizing state-of-the-art equipment and technologies;
• Coordinating and Facilitating Statewide training, software, and equipment for regional cyber squads
• Participating in the discussion, development, revision, implementation, and follow-up of Program initiatives through meetings, conferences, and other forums with regional technical agents, managers, and Command Staff;
• Providing guidance to Statewide Regional Squads on policy/procedure, conducting interviews, executing search warrants, Florida Cyber-crime statutes, etc; and 
• Participating in the discussion, development, revision, implementation and follow-up of Program initiatives through meetings, conferences and other forms with first line supervisors, mid-managers and Cyber Division Command Staff.

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:

1. Five years of sworn law enforcement or sworn investigative experience, one of which must have been in the capacity of a Special Agent with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement. 
2. College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of three years of the required experience. 

 

NOTE: Experience as a Special Agent Trainee or a Probationary Special Agent does not count toward the one year of Special Agent experience.

 

SPECIAL NOTE: Preference will be given to applicants who have demonstrable experience in cyber investigations (ICAC, network intrusions, etc.) and/or digital forensics.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Experience in working cyber/ICAC investigations, and/or conducting digital forensics;
• Knowledge of federal and state statutes as it relates to Cybercrime;
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbal and written;
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and a willingness to learn new technical concepts;
• Ability to demonstrate strong projectmanagement skills, ensuring tasks are organized, timelines are met, and stakeholders are kept informed throughout the project; and
• Ability to build productive working relationships and function well within a team environment.

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:

• $67,028.52

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

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.