OPS RESEARCH & TRAINING SPECIALIST - 1

Ops Research & Training Specialist

Position Summary: The Research and Training Specialist reports directly to the Special Agent Supervisor within the Cyber Crime Technology & Telecommunications Division, Cyber Incident Response Investigations Team and is responsible for the coordination and facilitation of various internal and external cyber security awareness training initiatives. The Research and Training Specialist is also responsible for facilitating partnerships with external organizations in the field of cyber security.

Duties & Responsibilities: Specific duties include facilitating partnerships with external organizations in the field of cyber security; developing and conducting C-SAFE Training, keeping the course material up to date; developing and administering the SecureFlorida.org website, keeping the website material up to date; and performing other related duties as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication; 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; ability to communicate effectively; and ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with others.

Base Salary: $ 21.18/hourly

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 2,000 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.

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. This position can sit in Tallahassee or Tampa.