CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFO CONSULTANT II

Requisition No: 843989

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFO CONSULTANT II - 71000008

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71000008

Salary: $52,859.88

Posting Closing Date: 01/21/2025

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION CONSULTANT II

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES

FIREARM ELIGIBILITY BUREAU/BUREAU CHIEF’S OFFICE

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of Bureau Chief, this position is responsible for making a decision based on accurate information and providing quality assurance and verification for a recommended decision related to a firearm transaction. This position is responsible for providing quality service and information to internal and external customers with regards to these decisions. This position provides training and guidance to other members in the Firearm Eligibility Bureau. This position is responsible for applying federal and state disqualifiers as well as maintaining, organizing, and prioritizing the section’s workflow. This position must meet and maintain National Crime Information Center/Florida Crime Information Center certification as required and is responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of data housed within the department databases.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Serving as subject matter expect related to computerized criminal history and criminal justice information systems to include comprehension and interpretation of interface control documents, operation guides, code manuals and database relationships;
• Providing on-going quality assurance to identify potential problems and recommending alternative resolutions related to the use of systems;
• Coordinating maintenance and development of operational systems in conjunction with Information Technology Services to ensure organizational goals and statutory requirements are met;
• Participating in requirements gathering and coordinating the communication for computerized criminal history and criminal justice information systems necessary to facilitate required functions;
• Acting as system testing expert for implemented changes, upgrades and new functionality;
• Troubleshooting, developing a mechanism to compile reported problems, and if possible, resolving system issues with appropriate technology staff;
• Researching and developing training curriculum for FDLE services, programs, and applications;
• Researching, analyzing, developing, and delivering instructional methods and techniques to support the training of departmental activities to the criminal justice community, firearm dealers, firearm purchase program members and the general public;
• Coordinating research involving the development of new methods and techniques; and
• Conducting lectures and/or informative presentations regarding criminal justice information programs related to the firearm purchase background check process.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication;
• Knowledge of state and federal firearm disqualifiers;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection;
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to operate computers and other office equipment;
• Ability to monitor criminal justice information activities;
• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments; and
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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:

• $52,859.88

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 1,900 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:

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

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.