RESEARCH AND TRAINING SPECIALIST

State of Florida • SANDERSON, FL

7d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the Florida Corrections Academy in Baker Correctional Institution within the Office of Professional Development and Training department. The primary purpose of this role is to coordinate, instruct, and evaluate the Correctional Officer basic recruit training program for the Florida Department of Corrections. This includes managing statewide training records, regional instructor certifications, and ensuring compliance with departmental policies. This is not a telework position and requires reporting to the FDC office in the designated area.

Requirements

• 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 valid CJSTC General Instructor Certification.
• Must be willing and able to obtain CJSTC First Responder Instructor, CJSTC Defensive Tactics Instructor, and CJSTC Firearms Instructor within one year of hire.

Nice To Haves

• CJSTC Medical First Responder Instructor certification.
• CJSTC Defensive Tactics Instructor certification.
• CJSTC Firearms Instructor certification.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and instruct Correctional Officer basic recruit training, including general topics, first-aid, firearms, and defensive tactics.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of training practices and lesson plans, demonstrating proficiency and professionalism during training.
• Develop and manage training files, maintain instructor certifications, and ensure accurate data entry in training databases.
• Act as a mentor and leader to new officers, providing support and effective communication with institutional staff regarding recruit status.
• Assist in equipment and facility accountability, conduct training needs assessments, and prepare documents for budget requests and reports.
• Provide consultation, technical assistance, and training regionally and statewide, including in-service and specialized courses.
• Support institutions in ACA audits and management reviews, and participate in committees, task forces, and special projects.
• Ensure all training activities comply with relevant laws, rules, policies, and guidance, and stay informed on departmental changes through meetings and seminars.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED