CJIS MANAGER I - SES - 71000959

Requisition No: 850555 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: CJIS MANAGER I - SES - 71000959

 Pay Plan: SES

Position Number: 71000959 

Salary:  $64,890.00 

Posting Closing Date: 04/18/2025 

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CJIS MANAGER I

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES

FIREARM PURCHASE PROGRAM

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Firearm Eligibility Bureau, reporting to the Firearm Purchase Program (FPP) section. This is a full-time position that participates actively in the management team of Criminal Justice Information Services, including consulting with the Director, Deputy Director, Bureau Chiefs, and other division leaders on the formulation of overall goals and objectives, policy and operational issues, and special projects.  This position oversees the Firearm Purchase Program and is responsible for the administration and resolution of management problems pertaining to the activities of the section.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Formulating objectives by outlining goals, activities, and special projects which are consistent with the section and bureau overall objectives and mission, and conveys to section members;
• Overseeing the coordination of various work volumes daily and addressing them through recommendations to the operations and management consultant manager;
• Monitoring operational activities to meet specific measurable objectives and ensuring compliance with state and federal laws and operational goals;
• Identifying potential problems, alternatives and resolutions and discussing same with bureau and division counterparts to ensure all possibilities are considered.  Implementing such action when appropriate and advising all affected section, bureau, and division supervisors and members;
• Providing research, analysis, and assimilation of information relative to laws, rules and regulations that directly or indirectly have an impact on criminal justice data;
• Preparing reports and responding to requests for data or assistance with current, accurate, understandable, and practical recommendations and information in a manner established by agency policy and in discussion with Bureau Chief;
• Representing the section, bureau, or agency in a professional manner at meetings, conferences, workshops, taskforces, and workgroups by being prepared, arriving on time, and actively participating as directed by the Bureau Chief; and
• Performing other related duties where appropriate or as requested by the Bureau Chief. 

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 NOTE:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range ($61,800) plus 5% ($64,890) due to the operating hours of the unit, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy.  The operations of FPP are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. 7 days a week, 363 days a year and this position is required to work some evenings, weekends and holidays.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. At least two years serving as a team lead or in a leadership capacity.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• • Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
  • Knowledge of basic management principles and practices;
  • Ability to supervise people;
  • Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentation in reports, documents, and other written materials;
  • Ability to utilize problem solving techniques;
  • Ability to work independently; and
  • Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.

Note: Responses to qualifying questions must be clearly supported by the state application and any omission, falsification, or misrepresentation in the answering of the qualifying questions will be cause for immediate elimination from the selection process.

BASE SALARY:

• $64,890.00

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.