Job ID: 60310
Job Title: Lieutenant of Investigations
Department: Public Safety
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Responsibilities:
Oversees the operations of the Law Enforcement Investigations section, Intelligence Officer and the Drug and Violent Crimes section at the FSU Police Department. Provide law enforcement leadership and operational support during special events, critical incidents, or unusual occurrences as needed.
Assigns and oversees investigative cases for review and ensures cases are appropriately marked for routing. Manages criminal investigative processes and determines the final case dispositions as directed by the Support Services Captain. Oversees proactive and high-risk operations, to include, but not limited to, search warrants, confidential informant management, arrest warrants, undercover operations, plainclothes operations, surveillance, drug investigations/operations, violent crime investigations and other law enforcement details as needed. Responsible for the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspended law violators as required.
Oversees criminal investigations in the interests of the State of Florida and FSU, with the objective of ascertaining all available information related to an investigation. Receives and/or initiates investigative assignments & priorities for the FSU Police Department. Directly supervises the Criminal Investigations section and the Drug and Violent Crimes. Oversees follow-up of investigations & proactive police investigative operations for the FSU Police Department. This position is tasked with the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators. This position supervises a law enforcement team responsible for the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators.
Analyzes criminal trends and threats and shares information to the department, other law enforcement agencies, and other departments who have a need to know and respond to such information. Consults with State Attorney’s office on criminal matters and provides testimony in court for depositions and in sworn statements for warrants and subpoenas. Contributes expertise to department and other entities and conducts law enforcement training based on expertise. May serve in the capacity of a lead investigator when assigned to a major criminal case, i.e., homicide or arson, which may require the close cooperation with other professions such as fire inspection, medical personnel, or laboratory analyst.
Supervises reporting USPS staff in the Criminal Investigations, Drug and Violent Crimes and Intelligence Officer sections. Completes employee performance evaluations, provides opportunities for professional development, approves time and leave reports, approves and arranges travel and assists with hiring processes and internships. Will serve as a member of the FSUPD Command Staff (senior management team), making recommendations for administrative action as well as policy development and implementation on an organization-wide level.
Oversees sources of information such as undercover informants who can provide detailed and accurate reporting on locations, suspects, amounts and types of criminal activity. Oversees the activities of such informants on a regular basis to determine the reliability of information they develop and provide. Oversees the DEA Relationship and Task-Force Officer. Oversees asset sharing and investigative partnerships with TPD, LCSO, DEA and other agencies. Plans and supervises the use of surveillance equipment and other police personnel assigned to investigators; this will include the operation of cameras, recorders and detection devices used to develop evidence admissible in any subsequent court proceedings.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience of sworn law enforcement; or a high school diploma or equivalent and eight years of experience of sworn law enforcement. (Note: a combination of post high school education and experience equal to eight years.)
• Must meet the requirements of Section 943.13, Florida Statutes
• A valid Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain prior to hire
Considerations:
This is an A&P position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check.
Available after hours and on-call, responding when necessary to support department operations, investigations, or critical situations.
This position qualifies for special risk benefits and classification under applicable retirement or insurance programs. Final approval for special risk benefits is subject to Florida Retirement System review and approval.
How to Apply:
If qualified and interested in a specific vacancy as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://jobs.fsu.edu.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include work history and all education details (if applicable).
Equal Employment Opportunity:
FSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.