EDUCATION & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71001467

Requisition No: 869824 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: EDUCATION & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71001467

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71001467 

Salary:  $ 57,783.18 

Posting Closing Date: 02/12/2026 

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EDUCATION & TRAINING SPECIALIST

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALISM, STANDARDS & TRAINING SERVICES

TRAINING/POST BASIC CURRICULUM

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Bureau of Training, reporting either to the Basic Curriculum or Post-Basic Curriculum sections. This is a full-time position that works closely with subject-matter experts to develop curricula, textbooks, instructor guides, online courses, and evaluation methodologies, such as proficiency forms for High Liability courses. This position requires the ability to work in a collaborative writing environment, do research, collect data, and create curriculum specifically designed for adult learners. The position also requires excellent facilitation and customer service skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Developing curricula, to include goals and objectives, textbooks, instructor guides, online courses, and evaluation methodologies, such as proficiency forms for High Liability courses;
• Planning, coordinating, facilitating and delivering formal and informal presentations, meetings and/or workshops;
• Assisting in the research and analysis of the effectiveness of training programs using summative and formative methods;
• Assisting in the research and design of a detailed plan to support CJSTC-approved training courses; and
• Assisting in the development and/or revision of legislation and/or Florida Administrative Code Rules effecting law enforcement, corrections, and correctional probation officer training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles of instructional design;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Skill in writing for specific audiences;
• Skill in applying the principles of adult learning to curricula development;
• Skill in editing, proofreading, typesetting, or graphic design;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations policies and procedures relating to the development of training programs;
• Ability to conduct research;
• Ability to develop new methods and techniques of training; and
• Ability to work independently.

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:

• $57,783.18

ASSIGNMENT:

Save your document as: TES Writing Assignment_LASTNAME

Email your how-to guide to Curriculum@fdle.state.fl.us by 12 Noon on Monday 02/16/2026

Submissions sent after the deadline will not be accepted.

Acceptable file formats: Microsoft Word document

Write a brief how-to guide about a process you know well (for example, braiding a horse’s mane, building a bookcase, putting together an emergency kit, making a fly-fishing lure, etc.). The audience for the how-to guide is primarily adults with at least a high school education, and who are novices just learning this skill. You should be able to write the how-to guide from your own knowledge and experience but cite your sources if you do any research. All writing must be your own original work; do not use AI tools to create any of the content.

Create a 1- to 2-page how-to guide on your selected topic. You are free to design the how-to guide any way you like, but it must include:

• Your name and a title for the how-to guide
• An introduction to the topic
• An explanation for why this is an important skill to know
• A written explanation of all the steps involved in the process

The overall word count should not exceed 1,500 words. The written portion should be the main focus of your efforts and should make up the bulk of the content. Any graphics should be used for instructional purposes rather than decoration. 

• Write in plain English
• Use active voice
• Avoid jargon and define terms that might be unfamiliar to your audience

Work Assignment rubric

The following criterion will be used to assess the Work Assignment:

• Organization/logical chunking of material
• Content and effectiveness/instructional value of the how-to guide
• Writing mechanics (grammar, spelling, punctuation, etc.)
• Readability and use of plain language
• Consistency of formatting
• Ability to follow directions

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.