Research & Training Specialist

State of Florida

. Deliver training about criminal justice information to criminal justice agencies, non-criminal justice agencies, and the public .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timeFort Myers • Florida • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,060 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in delivering training on criminal justice information, effectively communicating with diverse audiences, and coordinating logistics for educational programs. Proficient in problem-solving and applying relevant policies and regulations within the criminal justice system.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Knowledge Of The Criminal Justice SystemEffective Verbal And Written Communication SkillsAbility To Instruct And Present To GroupsTraining Coordination And Logistics ManagementProblem-Solving Skills

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Soft Skills

Ability To Work IndependentlyAbility To Plan And Organize Work AssignmentsAbility To Conduct Fact-Finding Conversations

Industry Keywords

Criminal Justice InformationCJIS SystemsCustomer ServiceTraining CapacityPolicy ResearchBackground ProcessSelective Services Registration

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Deliver training about criminal justice information to criminal justice agencies, non-criminal justice agencies, and the public
Serve as liaison between criminal justice and non-criminal justice agencies regarding information systems
Maintain personal contact with criminal justice customers and provide customer service
Attend and actively participate in meetings concerning FDLE information programs and services in the CJIS Southeast Service Area
Conduct lectures and informative presentations about criminal justice information programs
Coordinate virtual or in-person classroom logistics, training materials, and attendee registration
Assist with systems testing, updates, and troubleshooting of CJIS systems
Review training requirements and resources for alignment with current department policies and activities
Communicate with counterparts in other service areas to provide standardized training and resolve customer problems
Assist CJIS program areas with problems related to submission of Computerized Criminal History data

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must live in one of the Southeast Service Area counties: Brevard, Broward, Dade, Indian River, Lake, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Osceola, Palm Beach, Seminole, St. Lucie, or Volusia
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time in and out of the Service Area
Knowledge of the criminal justice system
Ability to work in a training capacity with individuals and groups
Ability to instruct and present to small and large groups, virtually and in person
Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of internal and external teams
Problem-solving skills using available resources
Ability to conduct fact-finding conversations and policy research
Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to organize data into logical formats for presentations, reports, documents, and other written materials
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized alien worker
Must pass an extensive background process, including credit check, criminal history review, references, employment and education verification, drug screen, and fingerprinting
Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 must meet Selective Services registration or exemption requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
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
Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts
Professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring