Job Description

Requisition No: 871938

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST I - 71900226

Pay Plan: Temp

Position Number: 71900226

Salary: $20.80/hour

Posting Closing Date: 03/14/2026

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OPS GOVERNMENT ANALYST I

CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALISM

POLICY AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS/MEDICAL EXAMINERS COMMISSION SUPPORT

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

The incumbent in this position reports to the Manager II position with the Medical Examiner Commission (MEC) Unit who reports to the Chief of Policy and Special Programs.. This work involves planning, implementing and coordinating various programs.This position primarily supports event planning such as coordinating the Hall of Fame and Valor & Blue/Red Heart Medal Program, managing users and answering questions for the School Guardian Management System (SGMS), performing administrative tasks, and assisting staff who perform the Medical Examiners Commission tasks as needed.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Assisting with the Florida Law Enforcement Officer’s Hall of Fame, Medal of Valor and Blue/Red Heart Medal Program, and other events as needed;
• Assisting management with the coordination and presentation for event ceremonies. Activities may include issuing invitations, assessing materials, obtaining quotes, drafting and responding to correspondence, preparing invitation lists, working with the Media Center, Print Room and vendors, assisting with scheduling, and providing administrative support;
• Providing administrative support to the Hall of Fame selection committee and Medal of Valor and Blue/Red Heart Medal Program to collect nominations, assess if eligibility requirements are met, and provide nomination information to supervisor to provide to the Governor and Cabinet for consideration;
• Assisting in maintaining the list, within SGMS, of certified school guardians/school security guards and publishing training schedules pursuant to Section 30.15 (k)(3)(c), F.S;
• Assisting sheriff offices and schools when needed to ensure they are completing the appropriate information in SGMS such as name, certification type and date of issuance for each school guardian/security guard, the date the person was appointed, if applicable, the date such person separated from employment, documenting misconduct/discharge of firearm, and the management of certificate activation/deactivation;
• Acting as the primary system user for the SGMS when activating, de-activating and answering external questions on SGMS use via phone and email;
• Overseeing the coordination of administrative activities for the Medical Examiners Commission and assist the policy and planning unit with the financial operations of the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission; and
• Planning events, administrative tasks, data quality review, correspondence, utilizing Microsoft programs, summarizing, drafting, and researching topics/issues, assisting in projects that coordinate with other units, scanning projects, and other tasks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: Ability to use computer and follow instructions;
• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication;
• Knowledge of basic accounting and budgeting principles, practices and procedures;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection;
• Ability to develop and organize data into logical format in reports, proposals and other written documents;
• Ability to utilize problem solving techniques;
• Ability to analyze and interpret data;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others;
• Ability to use computer software, including, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel and Word; and
• Ability to work and manage workload independently.

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:

• $20.80/hour

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 & OPS BENEFITS:

Starting hourly 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 OPS benefits package (ONLY available to OPS members who will be working 30 or more hours a week), including:

• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Tax deferred medical reimbursement account; and
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more.

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 topromote 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.