Special Agent Employment
FDLE Special Agents are sworn officers with statewide authority to investigate and enforce Florida’s criminal laws. Special Agents assist the state’s criminal justice community by providing a variety of services including: identifying and investigating organized and multi-jurisdictional crimes; enhancing domestic security preparedness; collecting and disseminating criminal intelligence information; investigating public corruption; seizing illegally obtained assets; dismantling drug trafficking organizations; assisting in locating missing children; and providing protective services to Florida’s Governor and other dignitaries.
Eligibility: To be eligible for a Special Agent position, an applicant must be a U.S. citizen; at least 19 years of age; of good moral character; possess and maintain throughout employment a valid Florida driver’s license; possess a high school diploma/GED; and not have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement.
In addition, applicants must have at least four years of sworn law enforcement experience.
Benefits: In addition to promotional and training opportunities provided by FDLE, the State of Florida offers employees a comprehensive benefits program which includes:
- Choice of Health and Medical Benefit Plans
- Supplemental Insurance Plans (Dental, Vision, Cancer, Disability, Life)
- Contributory Retirement Plans
- Deferred Compensation Plans
- Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP)
- Criminal Justice Incentive Pay
- Tuition Free Education Plan
- Equipment/Automobile Provided
- Clothing Allowance
- Annual Leave, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays
This position is classified as Special Risk retirement, which provides eligible members a greater retirement credit accrual rate and requires fewer years of service to reach full retirement benefits than is required for non-Special Risk members.
Salary: Persons selected will be hired at the minimum salary ($50,000.08) and increases are granted based upon appropriations as determined by the Florida Legislature. If you live in Monroe, Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach counties, $4,999.80 will be added to the salary.