Job Description

Requisition No: 886771

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80081011

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80081011

Salary: $1,780.37 biweekly

Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2026

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INTERNAL AGENCY

ANTICIAPTED VACANCY

LOCATION, SALARY & CONTACT INFORMATION:

LOCATION: Detention Services, St. Lucie, Broward, or Palm Beach

MINIMUM BIWEEKLY RATE OF PAY: $1,780.37 biweekly

CONTACT PERSON: Lillian Simmons, (850) 717-2516, Lillian.Simmons@fldjj.gov

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

This is work conducting evaluations and work simplifications for secure detention centers by providing technical assistance and developing guidelines and/or processes to assist the centers to operate more efficiently and effectively. May include analysis.

• Reviews forms and reports and confers with users to identify problems and improvements. Ensures compliance with program operations. Interviews personnel and conducts on-site observation to ascertain work performed. Trains employees in use of new forms, reports, procedures or equipment. Recommends changes based on need. Provides technical assistance and consultative services. Monitors actions to ensure compliance with policies and procedures within program. Reviews documents to ensure compliance. Coordinates surveys and conducts focus groups with staff and youth to determine the effectiveness of program implementation and continually evaluate the need for changes. Collects youth surveys. Responds to inquiries from parents, guardians, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinates and/or presents at meetings and workshops.
• Implements and evaluates statewide initiatives related to behavior management, trauma-informed care, life skills, gender-responsive, and other detention specific programming. Assists with the review of policies, practices, and curricula and provides operational guidance and technical assistance to ensure standardized implementation across all detention centers. Promotes environments that are safe, therapeutic, and supportive of positive youth development. Develops and implements education curriculum for staff to use with youth in detention.
• Conducts site visits, (four per quarter at each assigned center), operational assessments, and reviews to evaluate compliance with department standards, and to identify operational strengths and deficiencies. Recommends corrective action and continuous improvement strategies. Completes quarterly report cards utilizing on-site observation, assessments, and program data.
• Participates as a Peer Reviewer for the Bureau of Monitoring and Quality Improvement reviews. May be required to maintain Protective Action Response, Right Interactions and CPR/FA/AED certifications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to use Microsoft Office Software
• Knowledge of Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS)
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of Detention Center Operations
• Knowledge of policies and procedures
• Using logic and analysis to identify the strengths and weaknesses of different approaches.
• Ability to travel.
• Ability to understand and follow agency travel policies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid Driver’s License
• A bachelor's degree in criminal justice or a related field and two years of professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience, such as four years of related experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Investigative skills: Proven ability to research, investigate, and uncover details to solve operational problems.
• Monitoring: Experience monitoring ongoing projects, workflows, or regulatory compliance.
• Program reviews: Background in conducting formal reviews or evaluations of program performance.
• Data analysis: Ability to analyze data sets and translate findings into actionable recommendations.

PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO CANDIDATES WITH:

• Knowledge of JJIS
• Two or more years of experience of experience in the field of juvenile justice
• Instructor Techniques trained
• Right Interactions Instructor certified
• No prior discipline within the last two years

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, provided the driver wears corrective lenses while operating the vehicle.

CANDIDATE PROFILE (application) must be completed in its entirety.

• Include supervisor names and employer 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.