Coordinator, Criminal Justice Continuing Workforce Education (CWE)

Compensation

$47,575.00 Annual

Job Description Summary

The application deadline for this position is 11:59pm EST on October 21, 2025.

The Institute of Public Safety (IPS) offers Santa Fe College’s (SF) Emergency Medical Services and Criminal Justice Technology degree programs, as well as vocational certificate programs in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, emergency medical technician, and paramedic. IPS also presents advanced and specialized law enforcement and corrections training programs and hosts in-service training for public safety agencies.

Under the guidance of the IPS Associate Director, the Coordinator is responsible for overseeing Advanced and Specialized Law Enforcement programs and, on occasion, Law Enforcement Basic Recruit programs, in accordance with standards of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and the Florida Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission (CJSTC). This position identifies training needs; recruits, selects, credentials, and supervises part-time instructors; reviews and evaluates curricula; develops testing instruments; analyzes test results; and maintains accurate training records. Additionally, the Coordinator monitors student attendance, coordinates makeup work, and performs other related duties as assigned.

This position requires a solid background in the criminal justice field, higher education administration, and/or training program administration along with strong attention to detail to ensure compliance with CJSTC regulations and college rules and policies.

Job Description

Responsibilities And Duties Include:

• Coordinates day-to-day operations within assigned IPS programs, which includes Advanced and Specialized, Law Enforcement Basic Recruit, and Correctional Officer Basic Recruit training, by scheduling programs and classes, recruiting and hiring instructors, maintaining quality control, and ensuring alignment with CJSTC and FDLE standards.
• Identifies training needs in collaboration with local criminal justice agencies and monitors program delivery, including student progress, use of facilities and equipment, and instructional quality.
• Serves as an IPS liaison to the FDLE for the development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula.
• Ensures that training programs and facilities meet the FDLE and CJSTC accreditation standards and requirements.
• Attends and participates in various meetings with local criminal justice agencies, FDLE staff, and other personnel from colleges and training centers throughout Florida.
• Recruits, selects, credentials, supervises, and evaluates assigned part-time instructors, ensuring they have the appropriate certifications and training.
• Creates and maintains accurate training and instructor records, updating as needed in FDLE’s Automated Training Management System.
• Supports IPS Law Enforcement and Corrections program audits by preparing necessary documentation and assisting auditors.   
• Creates, maintains, administers, and grades student examinations within assigned IPS programs.
• Oversees the purchase and requisition of instructional materials, supplies, and specialized training equipment, and manages inventory of program resources.
• Assists students with registration activities, helping them understand program requirements, complete enrollment, and resolve any registration issues.
• Recommends appropriate student disciplinary actions in accordance with college rules and policies.
• Assists in the preparation, submission, and monitoring of grant applications for IPS; administers awarded grants and tracks expenditures to ensure proper use of funds and adherence to grant requirements.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality and adheres to CJSTC standards.
• Strictly honors the privacy, security, and confidentiality of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal, and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  
• Reports to: Associate Director, Law Enforcement and Corrections Programs (IPS)
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.  
• Reports to: Associate Director, Law Enforcement and Corrections Programs (IPS)

Qualifications

Required: A bachelor's degree with two (2) years of experience in criminal justice, higher education administration, training program administration, or related fields or a combination of education and/or experience equal to six (6) years.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted. Some overnight travel will be required for attending meetings with other colleges and training centers. Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 25 pounds.

Preferred: Experience in coordinating continuing workforce education activities, law enforcement officer training, and/or correctional officer training. Experience ensuring compliance with CJSTC training program standards or other industry accreditation standards. Experience in the preparation of grant applications.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi-cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement - able to make well-reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job-related actions.
• Leadership – has demonstrated success as an entrepreneurial, high energy, driven, hands-on leader.  Possess expertise in selecting, training, developing, coaching, mentoring, and retaining a highly motivated workforce.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Team Orientation & Interpersonal — highly motivated team-player with ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with all levels within and external to the organization.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software - proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented - Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi-task - Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

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