Job Description

Requisition No: 876836

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80004188

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80004188

Salary: $1,780.37 biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 06/01/2026

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The Department of Juvenile Justice salutes our heroes.

We are honored to have the opportunity to support our nation’s veterans and their families.

We value the service given to our country and support the hiring of service members and military spouses.

THIS IS AN INTERNAL AGENCY OPPORTUNITY

FOR CURRENT DJJ EMPLOYEES ONLY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION:

Location: Escambia, Okaloosa, Bay County Department of Juvenile Justice. Regional duty post will be determined based on candidates selected.

Contact Person: Lillian Simmons, 850-717-2516

Minimum Starting Salary: $1,780.37 biweekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion may 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 is a highly responsible position within Detention Services. The incumbent is responsible for conducting detailed program reviews of allegations and systematic issues. The incumbent is required to travel and therefore, must have a valid driver’s license. This position exercises independent judgment in the performance of the following:

Investigates, assesses, and analyzes information to resolve issues and problems presented by administrators in relation to Program Reviews. This includes researching applicable policies, reviewing video evidence, and interviewing complainants, witnesses, and subjects in order to reach findings.

Documents in writing program reviews for Detention Services in accordance with established policies and procedures and within established timeframes. Reports contain information such as policies, witness statements, videos, and other documents gathered as evidence during the review.

Provides training and consultation to facility staff in incident reporting and investigative reviews.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document workflow and other activities relating to the improvement of operational and 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 understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures relating to operational and management analysis activities

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to travel

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Ability to follow policies and procedures regarding p-card usage for travel purposes

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Two years working experience analyzing data, research, creating reports and/or creating & editing training videos.

Preference will be given to candidates with

Experience working People First reports, Share Point and/or Tableau

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. 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. Incomplete candidate profiles WILL NOT be considered.

Include supervisor names and 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.