Requisition No: 873236
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Working Title: REGIONAL LEGAL ADVISOR - 71002603 1 1
Pay Plan: SES
Position Number: 71002603
Salary: $99,807.24
Posting Closing Date: 04/15/2026
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EXECUTIVE SENIOR ATTORNEY
OFFICE OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
OFFICE OF GENERAL COUNSEL
FORT MYERS REGIONAL OPERATIONS CENTER
**Open-Competitive Opportunity**
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Office of General Counsel (OGC) works closely with the department’s Command Staff, regional Special Agents in Charge, and Program Directors to provide legal assistance and advice that is responsive to the specialized needs of the department, region or division.
The OGC serves the entire agency in many different capacities which include: general state agency issues, such as human resource legal issues and public records requests; FDLE-specific matters, such as advising agents regarding ongoing criminal investigations and criminal intelligence gathering, Firearms Purchase Program concerns, DNA and Crime Laboratories legal questions, and Sexual Predator / Sexual Offender Registration questions. The OGC also handles Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC) professional licensure prosecutions, agency contracts, purchasing issues and administrative rulemaking. OGC members provide training on a variety of criminal law and procedure topics for FDLE’s Special Agents.
The Department is seeking to fill an Executive Senior Attorney position within the Office of General Counsel in Fort Myers, Florida.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
The position is primarily based in Fort Myers and is the regional legal advisor for FDLE’s Fort Myers Regional Operations Center. This region includes offices in Fort Myers, Sarasota, and Sebring. The incumbent can work from any of these office locations. The attorney in this position is responsible for advising FDLE Special Agents, Investigators, lab, and investigative support personnel on issues of law and criminal procedure, including search and seizure, compliance with court orders, and dealing with wiretaps or similar sophisticated investigative efforts. The attorney in this position will be required to assist the Office of General Counsel in department efforts such as curriculum development and review for the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission, FDLE in-house training on multiple subjects including criminal law, personnel, and general “agency operation” topics; regional court hearing appearances and assisting other agency attorneys as needed. The attorney in this position will handle FDLE forfeiture actions. The attorney in this position must work carefully and effectively with high level FDLE supervisors, and function as a part of the Fort Myers Regional Operations Center command team. Regular in-state travel by car is required, and call outs after hours to assist in investigative efforts may occur on a regular basis. Must have good computer skills, including Microsoft Word, use of Adobe Acrobat and PowerPoint. Must be an effective communicator and instructor and have a practical understanding of the Florida criminal justice system. Must have the ability to effectively work under stressful deadlines or circumstances, including the ability to make appropriate and correct legal decisions when faced with little or no time to reflect or research issues.
To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
SPECIAL NOTES:
All applicants must submit a completed State of Florida Employment Application via the People First System, specifically identifying required experience and current salary. In addition, applicants must email a legal writing sample to the attention of Tracie Crawford, Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Office of General Counsel, email address: TracieCrawford@fdle.state.fl.us Incomplete submissions will not be considered.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SALARY RANGE:
Salary for the position will be commensurate with experience.
HOW YOU WILL GROW:
FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.
OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:
Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:
ABOUT OUR AGENCY:
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs).Our mission is topromote public safety and strengthen domestic security. Click here for additional information about FDLE.
HIRING PROCESS:
You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.
BACKGROUND:
FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.
NOTES:
Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.
REMINDERS:
The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
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