DJJ OPERATIONS ANALYST - 80047378

Requisition No: 878970 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS ANALYST - 80047378

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80047378 

Salary:  $2,003.61 - bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/14/2026 

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

LOCATION:  Detention Services, 1100 W. 45th Street, West Palm Beach, FL 334074

STARTING SALARY:  $2,003.61 biweekly.  (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

CONTACT PERSON:  Lillian Simmons, (850) 717-2516

DESCRIPTION: 

This position is responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of statewide training initiatives which support the operational effectiveness, safety, security, and quality of services provided within the twenty-one detention centers. Serves as a subject matter expert and resource to facility leadership and staff by providing technical assistance, operational guidance, and training designed to enhance facility performance and promote positive youth development.

Conducts comprehensive needs assessments to identify operational gaps, training opportunities, and areas for continuous improvement.

Conduct monthly site visits to the detention centers to evaluate daily operations, assess compliance with established policies and procedures, observe facility practicies, and identify opportunities to improve operational effectiveness. Review facility operations to ensure alignment with departmental standards, best practices, and facility operating procedures. 

Complete and maintain quarterly Detention Services Report Cards through comprehensive site visit assessments, operational reviews, and documentation maintained within SharePoint. Evaluate facility performance, identifies strengths and areas requiring improvement, and provides recommendations to enhance operational compliance and service delivery. 

Provide continuous learning and technical assistance to facility leadership and staff. Delivers specialized training in Life Skills workshops, behavior management, SharePoint, operational procedures, and other Detention Services initiatives. 

Collect, evaluate, and analyze operational, compliance, and performance datat to identify trends, assess program effectiveness, and develop recommendations. Prepare reports, document findings, and monitors progress related to operational improvements and management practices. 

Promotes effective communicate and collaboration by fostering positive working relationships with faciility leadership and regional staff. Communicates information clearly and professionally while encouraging open dialogue, teamwork, and the sharing of best practices to support Detention Services organizational goals.

Identify areas for operational enhancement and provides ongoing facility support through meetings, training, technical assistance requests, site visit reviews, and quarterly report card discussions. Collaborate problem-solving efforts by facilitating discussions on facility successes, challenges, and corrective action strategies to strengthen overall performance.

Coordinates and oversee the Life Skills Program by planning, facilitating, and delivering Life Skills training workshops to Detention Services staff. Monitors and maintains records of Life Skills facilitators and tracks.the delivery of groups for youth. Serve as a subject matter expert by providing technical assistance and support to facility administration, staff, and facilitators.

Oversee the statewide Behavior Management System (BMS) by monitoring compliance with established policies and procedures. Develop, maintain, and distribute the monthly BMS calendar. Serve as a subject matter expert by providing technical assistance to facility administration and staff. 

Participates as a peer reviewer for Monitoring and Quality Improvement (MQI) reviews. 

Performs other related duties as assigned

Due to the nature of the work, overnight travel is required. Travel may be with little to no notice at the discretion of management. A valid and current State of Florida Driver's License is required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Software
• Knowledge of Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS)
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Detention Center Operations
• Knowledge of policies and procedures
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to understand and follow agency travel policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma and four or more years of experience in detention, prevention, probation, residential, or another human services field.

SPECIAL NOTES:

Incomplete Candidate Profiles will not be accepted. Please make sure that all parts of the profile are complete and accurate. ‘See Resume’ is not an acceptable response, and all periods of employment and non-employment should be included with correct end of employment dates.

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

A valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid State of Florida driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restrictions are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses.

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.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.