DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80039288

About the role

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:

Responsibilities

• 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 the area of incident reporting and investigative reviews.
• Attends all mandatory training associated with the tasks required of this position.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

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

Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma
• A valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• A bachelor's degree with a major in criminal justice or similar related field and two years of professional experience
• Knowledge of JJIS
• Two or more years of experience in the field of juvenile justice
• Instructor Techniques trained
• Right Interactions Instructor certified
• No prior discipline

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).
• 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.
• 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.