DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR

DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80081659

Date:  Jul 27, 2026

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Requisition No: 880075 

Agency: Juvenile Justice

Working Title: DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR - 80081659

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 80081659 

Salary:  $1,780.37 Bi-weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/02/2026 

Total Compensation Estimator 

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.

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

LOCATION, CONTACT AND SALARY INFORMATION

LOCATION: St. Lucie County

STARTING SALARY: $1,780.37 Bi-Weekly. (In accordance with current spending restrictions, an internal promotion into the position will be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher.)

CONTACT PERSON: Scott Pedersen View phone number on jobs.myflorida.com

DESCRIPTION

This is a highly responsible position within the Office of Inspector General that is responsible for conducting detailed management reviews of allegations and systematic issues against program areas and personnel within the Department of Juvenile Justice.

This position exercises independent judgement in the performance of the following: 

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

Documents in writing management reviews for all areas within the Department of Juvenile Justice 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 in the area of incident reporting and investigative reviews. 

Performs all other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems, document work flow 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Work experience reflecting ability to conduct criminal or administrative investigations.

Work experience reflecting ability to exercise independent problem-solving. 

Work experience reflecting ability to complete organized and detailed reports.

Work experience reflecting ability to interact with others in a courteous, honest, and respectful manner.

Specialized training relative to conducting investigations. 

SPECIAL NOTES

All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your Candidate Profile. Please provide an explanation of gaps in employment. Incomplete Candidate Profiles will  NOT be considered.

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.

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 View phone number on jobs.myflorida.com). 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. 

Location:  FORT PIERCE, FL, US, 34950

Nearest Major Market: Port Saint Lucie