DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80027784

Requisition No: 870668 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80027784

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80027784 

Salary:  $1,828.37 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2026 

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LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

Location Information: South Region Administration for Detention Services, 3300 NW 27th Ave, Miami, Florida 33142

Contact Person: Shanice Albury (786) 822-3881

Minimum Biweekly Rate of Pay: $1,828.37 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.)

DESCRIPTION:

This is administrative and consultative work providing operational and management coordination for Detention Services regional office and provides assistance in general services/maintenance for all the detention centers in the region.

Administers general services and facility related activities, including legislative budget requests, telecommunications, vehicles, leasing, and facility issues for the region.

Monitors purchases, lease actions, telecommunication needs, vehicle upkeep and records for compliance with Florida Statutes, regional and departmental policies and procedures.

Provides technical assistance regarding general services-related activities.

Maintains and analyzes general services records to include, but not limited to, lease documents, vehicle documents and telecommunication service authorization.

Serves as the safety liaison and assists with identifying safety problems. Analyzes safety-related information and makes appropriate recommendations to remedy problems.

Maintains accurate accountability of property.

Formulates, reviews and evaluates policies and procedures and makes recommendations to regional management. Reviews administrative policies and procedures to be implemented and makes appropriate recommendations. Interprets policies, procedures, and regulations.

Completes special projects as assigned, and compiles analytical data as required. Assists with coordination of the Disaster Preparedness Program.

Performs other related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES, INCLUDING UTILIZATION OF EQUIPMENT REQUIRED FOR THE POSITION:

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices;

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;

Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operational problems;

Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments;

Ability to communicate effectively; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;

Ability to assess budgetary needs; Ability to formulate policies and procedures;

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities;

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials;

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices.  Ability to travel

SPECIAL NOTES:

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).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state 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 Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle. 

Positions that include the transportation of youth while performing any work or work-related functions on behalf of DJJ, require: (1) a valid driver’s license; and (2) a three-year acceptable driving record as defined in FDJJ Policy 1920.

Successful candidate must be certified in accordance with State of Florida Department of Juvenile Justice direct care training policy or obtain such certification within 180 days of employment. 

For those candidates who are not currently in the state system as a direct care worker for DJJ at the time of application, the top-ranking candidate(s) after the interview phase will be required to take and pass Ergometric's IMPACT Assessment and Training Test in order to be considered for this direct-care employment opportunity.  This test will be used to measure the candidate's overall suitability for working with Juvenile Justice involved youth.  Test results will be used for a period of six months after initial testing for candidates who reapply during that period for another position for which testing is required.

Pursuant to Florida law, the Florida Administrative Code, and in accordance with applicable federal law and regulations, the general staffing of a facility must be in an accordance with the male and female ratio of the juvenile population.  The decision to hire a male or female employee based on a bona fide occupational qualification does not constitute discrimination, disparate treatment and/or a violation of civil rights.

985.66 Florida Statute Requirement:

Be at least 19 years of age. 

Be a high school graduate or its equivalent as determined by the department.

Not have been convicted of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement or have received a dishonorable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.  Any person, who after September 30, 1999, pleads guilty or no lo contendere to or is found guilty of any felony or a misdemeanor involving perjury or false statement is not eligible for employment, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.  Notwithstanding this subparagraph, any person who plead no lo contendere to a misdemeanor involving a false statement before October 1, 1999, and who has had such record of that plea sealed or expunged is not ineligible for employment for that reason.

Abide by all provisions of s. 985.644 (1), regarding fingerprinting and background investigations and other screening requirements for personnel. 

Execute and submit to the department an affidavit-of-application form, adopted by the department, attesting to his or her compliance with sub paragraphs 1-4.  The affidavit must be executed under oath and constitutes an official statement under s. 837.06.  The affidavit must include conspicuous language that the intentional false execution of the affidavit constitutes a misdemeanor of the second degree.  The employing agency shall retain the affidavit.

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.

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.