EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71001695

Requisition No: 874100 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71001695

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71001695 

Salary:  $ 57,783.18 

Posting Closing Date: 04/20/2026 

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EDUCATION & TRAINING SPECIALIST

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALISM, STANDARDS & TRAINING SERVICES

TRAINING/BASIC CURRICULUM

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Bureau of Training, reporting to the Basic Curriculum section. This is a full-time position that works closely with subject-matter experts to create textbooks, instructor guides, and stand-alone courses for criminal justice officers across the state of Florida. 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, facilitates 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;
• Assisting in the development and/or revision of legislation and/or Florida Administrative Code Rules effecting law enforcement, corrections, and correctional probation officer training; and
• Providing assistance to the criminal justice community and the public.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles of instructional design;
• Skill in writing for specific audiences;
• Skill in editing, proofreading, typesetting, or graphic design;
• Ability to conduct research;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to use problem solving techniques;
• Ability to prepare professional papers, research studies and reports;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to interact effectively with others and maintain working relationships; and
• Ability to work on multiple, complex projects.

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

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

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.