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About the Role

Seeking a detail-oriented professional with a strong law enforcement background to bridge the gap between the agency and key criminal justice agencies. This role implements a focused-deterrence strategy to reduce firearm re-offending among the juvenile population by building and growing positive, trusting relationships with local law enforcement, courts, and other stakeholders. This is not a law enforcement role; the focus is on educating partners, fostering collaboration, and supporting organizational goals.

Responsibilities

Build strong ties with police departments, sheriff offices, the judiciary, and other stakeholders.
Deliver focused deterrence training to agency staff and various community leaders including law enforcement and judicial partners.
Meet regularly with community leaders and public safety officials.
Explain the program to law enforcement and answer their questions.
Plan and lead outreach events and joint meetings.
Help solve communication problems between the team and outside agencies.

Requirements

Proven work experience in law enforcement, parole, probation, or the court system.
Minimum of 3 years of active law enforcement, or criminal justice experience.
Responses provided to qualifying questions must be verifiable on your State of Florida Candidate Profile.
Candidate profiles must be completed entirely, including employer addresses, supervisor names, and supervisor telephone numbers.
All prospective candidates will be subject to a sex offender check, criminal background check (state, local, and national) and pre-employment drug screening for direct care positions.
A valid driver’s license is required.
If initially hired with an out-of-state license, the Florida resident must obtain a valid driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
Licenses that have Corrected Lenses Restrictions are acceptable, provided the driver’s wear corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.
Positions that include the transportation of youth require a valid driver’s license and a three-year acceptable driving record.
Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (e.g., DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735) in advance.

Skills

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of operations.
Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials.
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, policies and procedures relating to operations.
Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
High ethical standards with the ability to handle sensitive, confidential information with discretion.
Strong computer skills and comfort with Microsoft Office Suite including creating PowerPoint presentations.

Location

Department of Juvenile Justice, Office of Probation and Community Intervention, Statewide

Work Type

Temp
Travel required

Experience Level

Minimum of 3 years of active law enforcement, or criminal justice experience.

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, or a related field is preferred (equivalent work experience accepted).

Salary/Compensations

Approximately $94,000 per year (if family health insurance elected)
Approximately $108,000 per year (if individual-only coverage elected)
Approximately $120,000 per year (if insurance is waived)
Hourly rate approximately $45/hour (if family health insurance elected)
Hourly rate approximately $52/hour (if individual-only coverage elected)
Hourly rate approximately $58/hour (if insurance is waived)

Benefits

Health insurance coverage options

About the Company

The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.
Honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.
Value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.
Participates in E-Verify (Employment Verification).
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.

Equal Opportunity

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