RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71002575

Requisition No: 855337 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71002575

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002575 

Salary:  $44,060.12 

Posting Closing Date: 06/26/2025 

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RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST 

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES

FIELD SERVICES BUREAU/INFORMATION DELIVERY & TRAINING

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

 This position is in the Field Services Bureau, reporting to the Information Delivery & Training section. This is a full-time position that is responsible for delivering training about criminal justice information to the criminal justice community, non-criminal justice agencies and the public. The incumbent acts as liaison between the criminal justice agencies and non-criminal justice agencies in maintaining and using information systems; and act as customer service representative by maintaining personal contact with criminal justice customers and will attend and actively participate in meetings to discuss FDLE information program and services.

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position will also require the incumbent to deliver training or aid corrections staff in a detention facility with the possibility of indirect exposure to inmates.

This position is responsible for the Central and Southern Service Areas which includes the following counties: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Dade, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Monroe, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Saint Lucie, Sarasota and Seminole. The incumbent in this position must live in one of these counties. This position is required to travel up to 30 percent of the time in and out of the Service Area.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Conducting lectures and/or informative presentations to criminal and non-criminal justice agencies regarding criminal justice information programs;
• Coordinating classroom arrangements, gathering materials, determining location and agencies to be invited to attend training;
• Providing ongoing assistance to Livescan booking facilities and other Livescan providers within the region; Assists in systems testing, updates and troubleshooting Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) systems to ensure technical functionality has been programmed successfully;
• Reviewing training requirements/resources to ensure that they are in keeping with current policy and activities of the department;
• Researching, analyzing, developing and delivering instructional methods and techniques to support the training of departmental activities to the criminal justice community; Maintaining communication with   counterpart    to provide standardized training and problem resolution to customers; and
• Assisting the CJIS program area in solving problems or issues related to the submission of Computerized Criminal History data.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of data processing equipment, operations, procedures and workflow;
• Knowledge of criminal justice systems;
• Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials;
• Ability to work in a training capacity with people in individual and group settings;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments and communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing;
• Ability to instruct and/or present to small and large groups, virtually and in-person;
• Ability to work independently and as a member of an internal and external team;
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques by leveraging all available resources;
• Ability to conduct fact finding conversation with the user and policy research to address user or agency concerns;
• Ability to detect data processing equipment malfunctions; and
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures.

BASE SALARY:

• $44,060.12

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:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

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. 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:

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: http://www.sss.gov.
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.

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.