OPS EDUCATION & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71900403

Requisition No: 844501 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: OPS EDUCATION & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71900403

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 71900403 

Salary:  $27.24/hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 01/24/2025 

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OPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALISM

POST-BASIC CURRICULUM

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Bureau of Training, reporting to the Post-Basic Curriculum section. This is a full-time position that works closely with subject-matter experts to create classroom and online training for criminal justice officers across the state of Florida. This position requires the ability to work in a collaborative writing and design environment to develop curriculum and visual learning aids specifically for adult learners. The position also requires the ability to communicate visually with Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and InDesign (minimum 2 of 3).

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Developing curriculum, to include goals and objectives, classroom courses, and online learning modules;
• Planning, coordinating, facilitating and delivering formal and informal presentations, meetings and/or workshops;
• Assisting the editors with textbook layout and cover design;
• Producing infographics and other visual learning aids in support of the curriculum;
• 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 Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission 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 principles of effective design for web-based and instructor-led training;
• Skills in developing visual learning aids;
• Knowledge of the principles of human behavior, learning and communication;
• Knowledge of instructional design, research, and implementation methodologies;
• Skills in compiling and analyzing data relating to the development of training programs;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable laws, rules, regulations policies and procedures relating to the development of training programs;
• Ability to work independently;
• 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; and
• Ability to quickly learn new technologies and systems.

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:

• $27.24/hour

ASSIGNMENT:

In order to proceed in the selection process, you must submit your assignment to Curriculum@fdle.state.fl.us no later than noon on 01/27/2025.

 Instructions:

Develop a one-page infographic about a process you know well (for example, building a bookcase, changing a tire, cooking your favorite dish, teaching your pet a trick, etc.). The audience for your infographic is primarily adults with at least a high school education, but who have no knowledge about the topic. You should be able to develop this from your own knowledge and experience but cite your sources if you do any research. All writing and graphics must be your own original work.

Create a one-page infographic on your topic (use a second page if citing sources). You are free to design the infographic any way you like, but must inlcude:

• A title for the infographic;
• Your name somewhere at the bottom of the infographic;
• An overview of your topic (100-150 words); and
• Original graphics (e.g., illustration, photography, etc.) that clearly explain the concept.

The topic overview and any text that accompanies the graphics should be no less than 100 words, and should support the graphics and vice versa. (The graphics and the written portion should complement each other.)

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

Save your document as: ETS Infographic Assignment_LASTNAME

Acceptable file format: JPEG or PDF under 5MB.

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 & OPS BENEFITS:

Starting hourly 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 OPS benefits package (ONLY available to OPS members who will be working 30 or more hours a week), including:

• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Tax deferred medical reimbursement account; and
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 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.