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Requisition No: 878371 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFO CONSULTANT II - 71000632

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71000632 

Salary:  $ 53,917.24 

Posting Closing Date: 08/01/2026 

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION CONSULTANT II

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES

COMPLIANCE & EDUCATION/INFORMATION & DELIVERY EDUCATION

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Training & Research Manager, this position is responsible for providing management consulting services to improve management capabilities and operational procedures about criminal justice information to the criminal justice community, non-criminal justice agencies and the public in the CJIS southern service area. This position works independently and in teams to accomplish objectives established in the Agency and CJIS Strategic Plans and consults with other governmental agencies to evaluate their information needs and capabilities.

SPECIAL NOTES:

This position is responsible for the Southern Service Area which includes the following counties: Broward, Dade, Martin, Monroe and Palm Beach. The incumbent in this position must live in one of these counties. This position is required to travel up to 25 percent of the time in and out of the Service Area. 

 DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Consulting with local, state and federal agencies within the CJIS Southern Service area related to criminal justice information program planning;
• Providing management consultant services and assistance to agency officials and their staff to promote the most efficient and effective accomplishment of the operating objectives;
• Exercising independent judgment in formulating or assessing policies and procedures impacting these agencies;
• Providing input and expertise related to CJIS memorandums, white papers, CJIS Advisory Policy Board and Compact Council topic papers;
• Conducting formal service area customer assessments of criminal and non-criminal justice agencies, compiling results of these assessments and proposing modifications if needed that will incorporate new or existing customer needs;
• Determining the impact of existing and proposed laws, rules and regulations on existing and developmental programs;
• Reviewing outstanding issues reported by agencies within the service area, ensuring that they are addressed and identifying common problems that may require attention and/or technical computer support personnel; and
• Assisting criminal and non-criminal justice agencies in identifying data collection needs, record layouts, data definitions, program policies and procedures for implementation requirements, and the writing of professional manuals as required and the consultation to the users during the implementation and testing phases.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• 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 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 utilize problem solving techniques;
• Ability to work independently;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; and
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

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. 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.

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.