• Job Description

  Req#: 818620

  Requisition No: 818620

  Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

  Working Title: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFO CONSULTANT II - 71002311

  Pay Plan: Career Service

  Position Number: 71002311

  Salary: $51,320.27

  Posting Closing Date: 01/07/2024

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  CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION CONSULTANT II

  CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES

  FIELD SERVICES BUREAU/INFORMATION DELIVERY AND TRAINING

  **Open-Competitive Opportunity**

  POSITION SUMMARY:

  This position is in the Field Services Bureau, reporting to the Information Delivery and Training section. This is a full-time position that is responsible for providing management consulting services to improve capabilities and operational procedures accessing and managing criminal justice information for Florida criminal justice agencies in the Central and Southern service areas.

  SPECIAL NOTES:

  This position will be primarily focused on the Central Service Area which includes the following counties: Brevard, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Manatee, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole and St. Lucie, or the Southern Service Area which includes the following counties: Broward, Charlotte, Collier, Dade, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Monroe, and Palm Beach. The incumbent in this position must live in one of these 27 counties. This position is required to travel up to 20 percent of the time in and out of the assigned service area.

  DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  Specific duties include:

  • Consulting and/or presenting information to local, state, and federal criminal personnel and others regarding CJIS systems, issues and developmental programs within the assigned CJIS service area;
  • Developing statewide training curriculum for CJIS systems and programs to include mechanisms to evaluate the effectiveness of curriculum;
  • Conducting formal regional customer assessments of criminal justice agencies, compiling results of these assessments and proposing modifications, if needed, that will incorporate new or existing customer needs;
  • Providing information to the criminal justice community using training, CJIS memorandums, newsletters, regional meetings, Microsoft Teams, and personal or telephone contact;
  • Participating in conferences, workshops, committees and similar activities relevant to assigned projects;
  • Maintaining knowledge of policies, theories, techniques and methodologies by obtaining appropriate training related to information systems, specific work assignments and management skills, as determined by supervisor; and
  • Determining the impact of existing and proposed laws, rules and regulations on existing and developmental programs.

  To be considered as a potential candidate, you must meet the minimum qualifications(s) listed below. Degrees must be from an accredited college or university as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  1. A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and three years of experience in criminal justice, business administration, analysis, planning, research, program evaluation, or administrative work; or
  2. A high school diploma or its equivalent and seven years of experience in criminal justice, business administration, analysis, planning, research, evaluation, or administrative work; or
  3. Any combination of education or experience, as described above, for a total of seven years.
  4. A master's degree from an accredited college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience.

  Note: 30 semester hours, or equivalent, of coursework from an accredited college or university is equivalent to one year of experience.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

  • Knowledge of FCIC/NCIC systems and how they interact with other information systems;
  • Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
  • Knowledge of basic management principles and practices;
  • Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow and other activities relating to the improvement of management practices;
  • Ability to organize data into logical format for presentation in reports, documents and other written materials;
  • Ability to conduct fact finding research;
  • Ability to utilize problem solving techniques;
  • Ability to work independently;
  • Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; and
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

  BASE SALARY:

  • $51,320.27

  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 & BENEFITS:

  Starting 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 benefits package, including:

  • State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
  • Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
  • HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
  • $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
  • Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
  • Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
  • Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

  ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

  The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 1,900 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.

  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.

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