Requisition No: 882208
Agency: Department of Law Enforcement
Working Title: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFO CONSULTANT II - 71002311
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 71002311
Salary: $53,917.24
Posting Closing Date: 08/26/2026
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CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION CONSULTANT II
CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES
COMPLIANCE AND EDUCATION/INFORMATION AND DELIVERY EDUCATION (SOUTHWEST SERVICE AREA)
**Open-Competitive Opportunity**
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Training & Research Manager, this position is responsible for providing consulting services to improve capabilities and operational procedures about criminal justice information to criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies. This position works independently and in teams to accomplish objectives established in the Agency and Division Strategic Plans and consults with other governmental agencies to evaluate their information needs and capabilities. This position requires up to 25% travel. The incumbent in this position must live in one of the following counties: Pasco, Pinellas, Hillsborough, Polk, Manatee, Hardee, Sarasota, DeSoto, Charlotte, or Lee.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Specific duties include:
Providing consultant services and assistance to agency officials and their staff to promote the most efficient and effective accomplishment of operating objectives, by compliantly utilizing criminal justice information systems managed by CJIS;
Exercising independent judgment in formulating or assessing policies and procedures impacting these agencies;
Preparing written reports, charts, letters, memoranda, procedural manuals, and other documentation in accordance with Department guidelines, using appropriate and logical formats, tone, grammar, spelling, capitalization, and punctuation in time frames established with supervisors;
Developing and/or using data collection tools appropriate for the subjects being surveyed and the audience being targeted to obtain optimal results;
Conducting formal regional customer assessments of criminal and non-criminal justice agencies, compiling results of these assessments, and as needed, proposing modifications that will address new or existing customer needs;
Meeting with agency heads or their designees on a regular basis to discuss CJIS services and help as necessary;
Reviewing outstanding issues reported by agencies within the region and ensuring that they are addressed;
Attending meetings and conferences to discuss CJIS related issues, obtain feedback, and identify areas where FDLE is deficient or proficient in providing services; and
Serving as the FCIC Agency Coordinator, CJIS Online Administrator, nexTEST Administrator and DAVID Point of Contact for the FDLE offices and personnel in assigned Service Area.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
Knowledge of the methods of data collection and analysis;
Knowledge of basic management principles and practices;
Ability to learn the FCIC/NCIC systems and how they interact with other information systems;
Ability to collect, evaluate, and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations; solve problems; and document workflow 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; and
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
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:
$53,917.24
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;
Paid maternity leave and parental leave following the birth or adoption of a child;
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 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.
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:
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.
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.
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. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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