OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 71900404

Requisition No: 860588 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III - 71900404

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 71900404 

Salary:  $24.76/hour 

Posting Closing Date: 09/12/2025 

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OPS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT III

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALISM, STANDARDS & TRAINING SERVICES

STANDARDS/PROFESSIONAL COMPLIANCE

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Bureau of Standards, reporting to the Professional Compliance section. This is a full-time position that provides staff support to the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission as it relates to disciplinary actions against certified officers and instructors. This position requires the ability to work in a detail-oriented environment, effectively manage time to meet competing deadlines, and interpret and apply statutes and rules. This position also requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Receiving and making an independent assessment of disciplinary incident reports to determine if the Commission has jurisdiction over the alleged misconduct, in accordance with the authority contained in FS 943 and/or appropriate administrative rules;
• Evaluating the submission for completeness, and schedule further administrative processes in accordance with time frames mandated by statute and rule;

• Coordinating with the reporting entity as well as other agencies or entities to obtain such additional information as necessary to provide for appropriate disposition of the incident;
• Evaluating and reporting on the status of assigned cases to the Training and Research Manager, ensuring that all time frame requirements are met for all cases;
• Conducting quality control checks on cases as necessary or as directed by the Training and Research Manager;
• Utilizing computerized information systems and intelligence networks to identify and locate witnesses, victims and/or respondents in reference to case preparation for formal hearing;
• Training other case specialists in the efficient use of computer information systems and intelligence networks; and
• Preparing and causing to be served administrative complaints in accordance with the direction received from the Probable Cause Panel.

 KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of effective verbal and written communication;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Ability to analyze and evaluate investigative reports;
• Ability to conduct research;
• Ability to communicate effectively;
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply statutes, rules, policies and procedures;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; and
• Ability to develop, implement, coordinate and evaluate criminal justice employment standards.

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:

• $24.76/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.