OPS RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - 79901153

Requisition No: 879729 

Agency: Business and Professional Regulation

Working Title: OPS RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - 79901153

 Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 79901153 

Salary:  $16.50 - $17.50 

Posting Closing Date: 07/21/2026 

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Division of Administration

Office of Human Resource
 OPS Research Associate

Position # 79901153
Hiring Salary: $16.50 – $17.50 per Hour

*OPEN COMPETITIVE*

This is a temporary Position working up to 30 hours per week.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Assists the Background Screening Coordinator, responsible for the tracking of all background checks; Level 1 and Level 2.
• Coordinate Appointments for backgrounds and assist in the actual rolling of the fingerprints.
• Assists with conducting personal background investigations, such as pre-employment checks, to obtain information about an individual's character, financial status, or personal history.
• Use databases to locate investigation details or other information.
• Assists with managing the pre-employment or pre-service screening process for candidates.
• Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
• This position will assist with tracking alerts and requirements.  
• Maintains CJIS Certification each year.
• Working with Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.

• Answer calls and emails and give information to callers, take messages regarding the background process.
• Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
• Complete forms in accordance with company procedures.
• Operate office equipment, such as fax machines, copiers, or phone systems and arrange for repairs when equipment malfunctions.
• Search files, databases or reference materials to obtain needed information.
• Maintain current knowledge related to work activities.
• Send information, materials or documentation.
• Record personnel information.
• Create, maintain, and enter information into databases
• Special projects as directed

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to work independently.  Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.  Ability to communicate effectively to members within and outside of the organization.  Good writing and reading comprehension.  Customer service oriented.  Good with time management and coordination.  Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports. Proficient in the use of technology including software, hardware, and data systems.   

Minimum Requirements: 

Two (2) years of experience in a professional office environment

Preferred:

Experience in reviewing background information

Applicant Note: 

To maintain fairness and integrity in our hiring process, the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to answer qualifying questions or participate in interviews is strictly prohibited. Applicants must provide their own, authentic responses during all stages of the evaluation and recruitment process. Any candidate found using AI to assist in their answers will be disqualified from consideration

If you are the selected candidate for this position and hold a current license through the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation, you may be required to place your license in an inactive status.
 
NOTE: This position requires a security background check and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) and date of birth in order to conduct this background check.
 
Applicants are required to apply through the People First system by the closing date, by applying online.  All required documentation must be received by the closing date of the advertisement.  If you have any questions regarding your application, you may call 1-877-562-7287.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

 
The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation is committed to increasing recruitment and hiring of individuals with disabilities and improving employment outcomes. 
 

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must contact the DBPR Human Resources (HR) Office at (850) 487-2074. DBPR requests applicants notify HR in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

SPECIAL REMINDERS:

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 .

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 canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The Department of Business and Professional Regulation will only hire U. S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers. Our agency participates in the E-Verify System which is a federal government electronic database available for employers to use to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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.