As the chief law enforcement officer of this jurisdiction, charged with the duty to see that laws are fairly enforced, the State Attorney has the responsibility to investigate certain illegal activities throughout the Circuit. This function is the primary responsibility of the Investigative Division. The Investigative Division is comprised of two major sections:
The Special Investigations Division conducts the investigations of matters such as organized criminal activity, public corruption, complex fraud, and white collar crime. These investigations are generally long term, complex and have Circuit-wide impact.
The Court Investigative Division renders assistance to felony and misdemeanor prosecutions at the intake stage and in case preparation for trial. The investigators act as liaisons between prosecutors and other law enforcement agencies and also assist prosecutors during trial.
• Active State of Florida Law Enforcement Officer Certification
• U.S. Citizen
• Valid Florida Driver’s License
• Substantial Background with Criminal Investigations
A college degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for one (1) year of required criminal investigative experience.
When accepting applications for investigative positions, the advertisement will be posted on the State of Florida People First website. Applications will be reviewed by Administrative staff to determine eligibility.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we hire only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. If you need an accommodation because of a disability in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify authority in advance.
Applicants Interested in applying should send a completed State Employment Application along with a current Resume to:
Office of the State Attorney
Attn: J Purdy, Chief of Investigations
P.O. Box 399
Fort Myers, Florida 33902