Job Description

Requisition No: 851678 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: OPS RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71900398

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 71900398 

Salary: $25.00/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 08/19/2025 

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALISM

BUREAU OF PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Staff and Development Training Consultant, this position is responsible, for coordinating training for the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Core Analyst Training (FCAT), the Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Training (FLEAT), the Florida Law Enforcement Analyst Academy (FLEAA), and the Advanced Analytical Training Seminar (AATS) throughout the State of Florida. In addition to coordinating training, the incumbent will assist with training preparation and act as a customer service representative by maintaining contact with state partners. Contributes to the accomplishment of FDLE missions and specific team goals; participates in team projects when requested; complies with administrative expectations; participates in initiatives as assigned.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Coordinating training curriculum for the Florida Law Enforcement Training Program throughout the State of Florida;
• Acting as customer service liaison between state partners, including instructors and host sites, and the department to maintain professionalism and resolve concerns;
• Preparing accurate and complete reports and documentation describing consultant and planning activities, recommendations, and procedural instructions;
• Providing ongoing assistance to the Staff and Development Training Consultant, students, instructors, and agencies, by responding to inquiries, identifying deficiencies, providing training and performing research tasks in order to resolve issues;
• Preparing staff work progress reports, projects, and related statistical data for utilization in evaluation of training needs; and
• Maintaining communication with the counterparts to provide standardized training and problem resolution.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of methods of data collection;
• Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, learning, and communication;
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to maintain professionalism when addressing others;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to FDLE;
• Ability to compile and analyze data relating to the development of training and evaluation programs;
• Ability to develop new methods and techniques of training and evaluations; and
• Ability to attend most training programs provided by the Florida Law Enforcement Training Program .

BASE SALARY:

• $25.00/hour

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 & OPS BENEFITS:

Starting hourly 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 OPS benefits package (ONLY available to OPS members who will be working 30 or more hours a week) , including:

• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Tax deferred medical reimbursement account; and
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. 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:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:  .
2. If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

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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