Djj Operations Coordinator

Requisition No: 869546
Agency:
Juvenile Justice

Working Title:

DJJ OPERATIONS COORDINATOR
- Pay Plan:
Career Service
Position Number:
Salary: $1,780.37 bi‑weekly (minimum starting salary, internal promotion may be filled at the minimum of the pay grade or up to 5% of the employee’s current rate, whichever is higher)
Posting Closing Date: 02/11/2026

Location:

Alachua, Duval & Volusia Department of Juvenile Justice
Contact Person:
Lillian Simmons, 850‑717‑2516
Minimum Starting Salary: $1,780.37 biweekly

• Implement training initiatives for detention centers across the state, including needs assessments.
• Implement training for in‑service and requested statewide courses; review course and program content for adherence, compliance and relevance.
• Implement effective course and program evaluation strategies and instruments.
• Conduct internal job task analyses and quarterly inspection reviews in preparation of annual audits.
• Plan, coordinate and present at statewide and regional conferences, meetings and workshops with trainers, subject matter experts and juvenile justice staff.
• Consult with personnel to ensure successful implementation of new systems and procedures; participate in related special projects and work groups.
• Serve as a statewide trainer, providing in‑person training to facilities based on assessed needs, covering detention policies, operational directives and skill‑based topics.
• Adhere to all rules and policies and implement continuous quality and process improvement efforts.
• Perform other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of basic management principles and practices.
• Knowledge of data collection and analysis methods.
• Knowledge of training techniques and practices.
• Ability to coordinate consultative programs to resolve managerial and operational problems.
• Ability to determine work priorities and ensure proper completion of assignments.
• Ability to communicate and convey information effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures related to operational and management analysis activities.
• Ability to organize data into a logical format for presentation in reports and documents.
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data to develop alternative recommendations, solve problems and document work.
• Ability to conduct fact‑finding research.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to travel to all regions to fulfill training duties.

• Instructor Techniques trained.
• Right Interactions Instructor certified.
• No prior discipline within the last two years.
• Preference for candidates with one or more years of experience.
• Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.

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).

Driver’s license requirements: a valid Florida driver’s license is required. Out‑of‑state licensed employees must obtain a Florida license within 30 days of hire. Licenses with corrective lenses restriction are acceptable if corrective lenses are worn while operating a vehicle.

Application must be completed in its entirety, including all non‑asterisk fields: supervisor names, employer phone numbers, and complete addresses for all periods of employment. Account for and explain any employment gaps. Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities must be verifiable. “See Resume” is unacceptable. Contact the People First Service Center at (877) 562‑7287 if experiencing problems applying online.

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 must notify the agency hiring authority or People First Service Center (1-866‑663‑4735) in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation. The State of Florida supports a drug‑free workplace.

Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, veterans eligible for preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation (e.g., DD Form 214). Documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.