LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - 42005891 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

Requisition No: 874673 

Agency: Agriculture and Consumer Services

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - 42005891 (FOR INTERNAL AGENCY EMPLOYEES ONLY)

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 42005891 

Salary:  $80,000.18 - $88,000.38 

Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator Tool

LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT

FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE AND CONSUMER SERVICES
OFFICE OF AGRICULTURAL LAW ENFORCEMENT

***INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY --
ONLY CURRENT EMPLOYEES OF THE FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
AND CONSUMER SERVICES WILL BE CONSIDERED.***

The headquarters for this position is located in Jackson County.

 

Agricultural Law Enforcement Lieutenant Duties:

 

This position serves as the designated night shift lieutenant for the Bureau of Uniform Services and assumes bureau-wide supervisory and command responsibilities during night shift hours in the absence of other assigned lieutenants and captains.

 

The incumbent in this position is responsible for directing the daily activities of Officers under his/her supervision.

 

The supervision of others in the enforcement, prevention and suppression of criminal and regulatory violations relating to responsibilities under Chapter 570, Florida Statutes, is a unique, highly technical and specialized field of law enforcement requiring independent professional judgement.

 

Activities include, but are not limited to, the supervision and enforcement of agricultural, horticultural, livestock laws, any criminal matter as specified in Section 570.65, Florida Statutes, any regulatory activities authorized by the Florida Administrative Code relating to law enforcement functions of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and any other related work required.

 

The incumbent is responsible for the supervision of those employees assigned as directed and ensuring the proper and timely disposition of all violations and required reports.  The incumbent notifies supervisor(s) of any significant occurrences which affect operations.

 

Each Law Enforcement Lieutenant shall meet the qualifications of law enforcement officers established by Chapter 943, Florida Statutes.  Each Law Enforcement Lieutenant is subject to and has the same arrest, jurisdiction and other authority provided for state law enforcement officers in Chapter 901, Florida Statutes.  Each Lieutenant also has the same right and authority to carry arms as do the sheriffs of this state.

 

Organizes, plans, coordinates, directs and supervises activities of Officers to ensure that departmental goals are obtained and violations relative to Chapter 570, Florida Statutes, are enforced. Schedules and assigns the work of subordinates and reviews schedules to ensure maximum law enforcement coverage and optimum utilization of personnel assigned to the region.  Coordinates with supervisors for staffing and equipment needs; supervises critical incidents; recognizes and recommends awards for performance; maintains two way communications between officers and management; identifies officers, corporals and sergeants with leadership traits and mentors accordingly; reviews subordinates’ paperwork; ensures adherence to proper evidentiary procedures; supervises the local field training officer program; works to maintain a high level of morale and motivation; inspects and ensures the operational readiness of the officers’ assigned equipment; performs supervisory inquires on minor incidents.

 

Completes and presents employee performance appraisals for Officers under his/her supervision.

 

Identifies officer, corporal and sergeant deficiencies and initiates corrective training. Resolves personnel matters and initiates disciplinary action when required.

 

Assists supervisor in developing, organizing and implementing policies and procedures as directed.

 

Coordinates activities as directed with state and federal agencies, other divisions within the department, federal, state and local law enforcement agencies and other related entities.

 

Oversees and ensures proper disposition of all violations which are found by Law Enforcement Investigators and Officers under his/her supervis