OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 71900379

Requisition No: 851088 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I - 71900379

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 71900379 

Salary:  $19.81/hourly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/11/2025 

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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT I

OFFICE OF STATEWIDE SERVICES

OFFENDER REGISTRY SERVICES/POLICY & CASE ANALYSIS TEAM

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Strategic Justice Programs division, reporting to the Policy & Case Analysis team. The incumbent will apply research and interpretive skills and techniques, communicate with other criminal justice agencies, and use investigative, intelligence, and informational sources/data bases to provide assistance to Policy & Case Analysis Team (PCAT) members. The focus of this position is in support of Florida’s sexual predator/offender program.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Understanding and applying sexual offender/predator registration laws to individuals with a sexual offense conviction or those required to register in another state/jurisdiction;
• Requesting court and arrest documentation from law enforcement and clerk of court offices;
• Assisting with court filing for pending litigation;
• Working with management on implementation of changes to Florida’s sexual offender/predator registration laws;
• Conducting administrative functions on case reviews, including input of new cases into the case review system and pulling data as needed regarding department performance measures;
• Independently coordinating and communicating with other criminal justice agencies to request, review, and analyze criminal history information;
• Tracking record requests and follow-ups in the secure sexual offender/predator database;
• Inputting and assigning case reviews to other PCAT members; and
• Correctly applying appropriate Florida Statues and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) policies and procedures to dissemination of criminal justice information.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the basic principles and practices of law enforcement and the criminal justice system;
• Knowledge of office procedures and practices;
• Knowledge of law enforcement telecommunications systems;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to determine work priorities and insure proper completion of assignments;
• Ability to operate personal computers and networked communications systems;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to deal with the public in a tactful, courteous, and effective manner; and
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques.

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:

• $19.81/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.

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.