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Special Agent Hiring Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
  • Four years of sworn law enforcement experience; and
  • two years of sworn criminal investigative experience. 
Notes: Preference will be given to applicants who:
  • are currently certified law enforcement officers in the State of Florida.
  • possess specialized skills that meet a need within the department, such as polygraph certification, pilot license/certification, counter terrorism/intelligence, cyber security, training, etc.
  • are willing to relocate anywhere in the state.
  • are fluent in a foreign language.
Selected applicants will be required to sign an employment training reimbursement agreement.

 

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