Employee Development Specialist

Salary: $68,883.72 - $112,203.47 Annually
Location : Ron Cochran Public Safety Complex 2601 West Broward Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 26224A
Department: Office of the Sheriff
Division: Training Division/ICJS
Opening Date: 08/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 4:30 PM Eastern


Minimum Requirements

1. Must be a current BSO employee who has successfully completed their probationary period by the listed closing date.
2. Bachelor's degree in Personnel or Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Communications, or a related field. Master's Degree preferred in organizational development, Human Resource Development, Instructional Design, Adult Education, Public Administration, or related field.
3. A minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a training environment with focus on program design and delivery.
4. Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
5. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered. Such training and experience must be clearly demonstrated for consideration.

Nature of Work


Under administrative direction, the Employee Development Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, facilitating, and evaluating comprehensive employee development, leadership, and organizational development programs that support organizational performance and workforce effectiveness. This position serves as an internal learning and development consultant by conducting training needs assessments, performing job analyses, developing competency-based curricula, and creating innovative instructional materials using adult learning principles and evidence-based instructional design methodologies. The primary emphasis of this position is instructional systems design, leadership development, train-the-trainer programming, and the evaluation of training effectiveness through data-driven assessment methods.

Essential Functions/Physical Requirements


The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

Develop comprehensive lesson plans, facilitator guides, participant manuals, job aids, reference materials, performance support tools, and instructional media.

Creates competency-based learning objectives and measurable learning outcomes.


Designs scenario-based learning activities, simulations, case studies, and practical exercises.


Serves as a training and development resource; conducts focus groups for the assessment of training programs and needs.

Designs and develops leadership development programs for supervisors, managers, and executive personnel.


Develops organizational development initiatives that improve employee engagement, communication, collaboration, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.

Assists departments in identifying competency gaps and recommending learning interventions.

Conducts intact work groups for problem intervention and team building utilizing current organizational development methodologies.

Delivers management and professional level training programs; conducts and develops Train the Trainer courses.


Conducts organizational, departmental, and individual training needs assessments.


Performs comprehensive job analyses to identify essential competencies, knowledge, skills, abilities, and performance standards.


Conducts interviews, surveys, observations, focus groups, and workflow analyses to determine learning needs.


Identifies performance gaps and recommends appropriate training and non-training solutions.

Plans, coordinates, schedules, and facilitates employee development programs for personnel at all organizational levels.


Delivers classroom, virtual, and blended learning programs using effective adult learning techniques.

Facilitates leadership, management, supervisory, professional development, and organizational effectiveness courses.

Maintains training records, curriculum documentation, and learning resources.


Assists in developing annual training plans and organizational development strategies.


Monitors project timelines and manage multiple instructional development projects simultaneously.


Coordinates with internal stakeholders, subject matter experts, vendors, and consultants.


Prepares reports, presentations, and executive summaries regarding training initiatives and outcomes.


Designs programs, which translate learning needs into objectives, content, learning activities and instructional design for a specific program.


Performs related duties as directed.

Tasks involve the ability to exert light physical effort in sedentary to light work, but which may involve some lifting, carrying, pushing and/or pulling of objects and materials of light weight (5-10 pounds). Tasks may involve extended periods of time at a keyboard or workstation. Work is performed in usual office conditions with rare exposure to disagreeable environmental factors.

Broward Sheriff's Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Broward Sheriff's Office will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

Recruitment Information
Applicants who qualify will be subject to an extensive selection process and screening program, which may include, but not be limited to evaluation of training and experience; written test; computer based test; interview; polygraph examination; psychological evaluation; employment record, fingerprint and background check; medical examination; and drug screen. The expected duration of the selection process varies by position and could last 10 to 12 weeks. Reapplication will be determined on a case-by-case basis.


BSO is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, citizenship status, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. Veterans' preference per Florida law.

If you encounter issues with your application and need technical assistance, please contact Applicant Support (GovernmentJobs.com) from 9 am to 9 pm EST, Monday - Friday. You can reach them by phone at View phone number on click.appcast.io or email


Once you successfully submit your application, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. If you do not receive this e-mail, please contact Applicant Support for any inquiries.
BENEFITS:

The Broward Sheriff's Office values the contributions of its sworn/certified and civilian employees. The agency's outstanding Benefits Package is one of the ways BSO retains its employees and attracts new personnel to the BSO team.

Here's a sampling of typical employee benefits:

• Medical Insurance: Various plans including Open Access options with pre-tax premium conversion available. New employees are eligible on the first of the month following the date of hire. Prescription plans are also offered
• Domestic Partner coverage: Medical, dental and vision coverage is offered
• Life Insurance: One times salary for basic life and AD&D at no cost to the employee. Additional voluntary term life and dependent life are also available
• Dental Insurance: Three plans (DMO, PPO and Indemnity) are available on a pre-tax basis
• Line of Duty benefits
• Vision Care Insurance: 100% of the premium for single and family coverage paid for by the Broward Sheriff's Office (in combination with medical insurance election).
• Voluntary Long and Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Long Term Care Insurance
• Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
• Retirement plan under the Florida Retirement System
• Deferred Compensation Programs available (Employee contribution)
• Sick leave, annual leave, holiday leave, bereavement leave, military leave, personal day, bonus days
• Sick leave pool and donated leave program
• 24-hour fitness center
• Employee Assistance Program, on-site and through medical insurance
• Wellness programs including health screenings for blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.
• Florida Prepaid College Program payroll deduction program
• On-site insurance representatives for medical, dental and vision programs
• Voluntary Legal aid discount program
• Flu and Hepatitis B vaccines at no charge

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE PROGRAM:

The Broward Sheriff's Office is recognized as a Drug-Free Workplace pursuant to Chapter 440, Florida Statues. BSO is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the well-being and health of its employees to preserve a happier, healthier workforce. All BSO employees share the responsibility of maintaining a safe, productive and drug-free work environment. BSO is dedicated to programs that enhance the well-being and health of its employees and the public's safety.

For information on the Drug-Free Awareness Program:


SPM3.19 Drug-Free Awareness Program.pdf
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Are you a current BSO employee who has successfully completed their probationary period by the listed closing date?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Personnel or Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, Communications, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

03


Do you have a Master's Degree in Organizational Development, Human Resource Development, Instructional Design, Adult Education, Public Administration, or a related field?

• Yes
• No

04


Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in a training environment with focus on program design and delivery?

• Yes
• No

05


Do you have strong written and oral communication and presentation skills?

• Yes
• No

Required Question