State of Florida

Research and Training Specialist

State of Florida

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Raiford • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $61,100 per year

Job Level

Junior

About the role

  • Coordinate and instruct the basic recruit training program, including first-aid, firearms, and defensive tactics, while mentoring and supporting new officers.
  • Provide expert instruction and training across the state, ensuring all recruits are proficient and up-to-date with the latest practices.
  • Work closely with institutional staff, FDLE, and external training academies to support and train new officers, while maintaining clear and consistent communication.
  • Keep training records updated, assist in audits, and ensure all training activities comply with laws, rules, and departmental policies.
  • Conduct research, analyze training data, and contribute to the development of training policies and procedures, staying abreast of changes in department procedures, rules, and laws.

Requirements

  • Please note, when submitting a college/university degree, if selected for this position official transcripts will be required.
  • Must possess a valid driver’s license.
  • Must possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Must possess one year experience as a Certified Correctional, Probation or Law Enforcement Officer.
  • Must possess a CJSTC General Instructor Certification.
  • Preference will be given to applicants possessing certification in the following areas: General, Defensive Tactics, Firearms, First Aid/CPR.
  • CJSTC Defensive Tactics Instructor certification.
  • CJSTC Firearm Instruction Instructor certification.
  • CJSTC Medical First Responder Instructor certification.
Benefits
  • Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Comprehensive health insurance and life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
  • Supplemental Dental, Vision, Life, Disability and Hospitalization insurance.
  • Tuition-Free college courses.
  • Retirement Plans with the Florida Retirement System: Pension Plan (Traditional Retirement Pension Plan), Investment Plan (401(K)-Type Retirement Plan), Deferred Retirement Option Program (Drop), Deferred Compensation.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
first-aidfirearmsdefensive tacticstraining program coordinationtraining data analysistraining policy developmentauditingmentoringproficiency assessment
Soft Skills
communicationmentoringsupportingcollaboration
Certifications
CJSTC General Instructor CertificationCJSTC Defensive Tactics Instructor certificationCJSTC Firearm Instruction Instructor certificationCJSTC Medical First Responder Instructor certification