TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 80081849

Requisition No: 876047 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: TRAINING AND RESEARCH CONSULTANT - 80081849

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80081849 

Salary:  $2,135.95-biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2026 

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THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location: Headquarters, Detention Services, Statewide

Contact Person: Lillian Simmons, 850-717-2516

Minimum Starting Salary: $2,135.95 biweekly.  (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is responsible for the implementation of training and mentoring initiatives, particularly in the areas of needs assessments of the detention centers throughout the state.  The incumbent’s duties specifically include the following areas of responsibility.

Develops training and mentoring for mid to upper-level leadership at all detention centers.  Ensures content adheres to laws, rules, and policies and is legally defensible.  Creates new content to courses and programs as directed.  Revises course and program content to adhere to compliance and/or needs of the detention centers and agency.  Implements effective course and program evaluation strategies and instruments.  Conducts job task analyses.

Identify and monitor training and mentoring needs in all detention centers, and implement mentoring training programs, policies, and procedures to fulfill those needs.

Plans, coordinates and/or presents at statewide and regional conferences, meetings and workshops with trainers, subject matter experts and juvenile justice staff.  Confers with appropriate personnel to ensure successful functioning of newly implemented systems and procedures. Participates in related special projects and workgroups.

Maintains current knowledge of developments in methods, strategies, etc. and emerging technologies in the field of instructional systems design through research and collaboration with peers throughout the state and nationally.  Adheres to all rules and policies and implements continuous quality and process improvement efforts.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of basic management principles and practices. 

Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis. 

Knowledge of training techniques and practices. 

Ability to coordinate a consultative program designed to ensure the resolution of managerial and operational problems. 

Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of work assignments. 

Ability to communicate and convey information effectively. 

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. 

Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities. 

Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials. 

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and management practices. 

Ability to conduct fact finding research. 

Ability to work independently. 

Ability to solve problems and make decisions.

Ability to travel to all regions to fulfill training duties.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

A bachelor's degree with a major in criminal justice or three years of professional experience in juvenile justice.

SPECIAL NOTES:

All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background checks (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.

DJJ participates in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility).

When identified on a position description, a valid driver’s license is required. If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid Florida state driver’s license within 30 days of hire. Licenses suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/Employment/education only licenses) and some types of restricted licenses are not acceptable. Licenses that have Corrective Lenses Restriction are acceptable, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

CANDIDATE PROFILE (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and employer phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain any gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications. 
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.