CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFO CONSULTANT I - 71002401

Requisition No: 863473 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFO CONSULTANT I - 71002401

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002401 

Salary: $47,668.14 

Posting Closing Date: 10/21/2025 

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION CONSULTANT I

CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SERVICES

FIREARM ELIGIBILITY/ELIGIBILITY RESEARCH UNIT

**Internal advertisement for current FDLE members**

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Criminal Justice Information Services Manager I, this position is responsible for independently processing firearm transfer cases. This position is responsible for conducting thorough research to support decisions made on these cases and sending the proper notifications to customers upon completion. This position is responsible for making a decision based on accurate information and providing quality assurance and verification for other decisions made. This position provides training and guidance to other members in the Firearm Eligibility Bureau. This position is responsible for applying federal and state disqualifiers as well as maintaining, organizing, and prioritizing their own work flow. This position must meet and maintain NCIC/FCIC certification as required and is responsible for maintaining the security and integrity of data housed within the department databases.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Independently processing cases related to eligibility of firearm transfers by conducting complex research from various state, federal and local agencies to establish a decision based on state and federal laws and rules;
• Evaluating firearm transaction record to identify missing or inaccurate information;
• Conducting thorough research to gather necessary documentation to support firearm transfer decisions by utilizing available databases and/or making personal contact with other local, state and federal agencies;
• Properly notifying customers of firearm transfer decision following operations manual;
• Resolving difficult, unusual, or questionable issues in the review and processing of firearm transaction records;
• Creating cases to be docketed for review by the Office of General Counsel (OGC);
• Maintaining contact with customers as necessary to gather documentation, providing status updates or clarifications on firearm related transactions;
• Prioritizing tasks and managing case load per policy and/or direction from management as assigned in the Computerized Criminal History (CCH) workflow;
• Monitoring queue in CCH workflow, selecting tasks to be completed and ensuring completion within defined timeframes; and
• Maintaining various logs and records of the requests received and processed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication;
• Knowledge of state and federal firearm disqualifiers;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;
• Knowledge of the methods of data collection;
• Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data;
• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques;
• Ability to operate computers and other office equipment;
• Ability to monitor criminal justice information activities;
• Ability to work independently by planning, organizing, and coordinating work assignments; and
• Ability to communicate effectively.

BASE SALARY:

• $47,668.14

NOTES:

Starting salary will be at the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE's pay policy. The elements of this selection process may include a work sample and/or interview. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

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, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.