OPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71900394

Requisition No: 873559 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: OPS EDUCATION AND TRAINING SPECIALIST - 71900394

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 71900394 

Salary:  $36.31/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 04/10/2026 

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OPS EDUCATION & TRAINING SPECIALIST

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALISM, STANDARDS & TRAINING SERVICES

TRAINING/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, 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:

• $36.31/hour

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 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.

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.