Job Description

Requisition No: 860578 

Agency: Department of Law Enforcement

Working Title: BUSINESS CONSULTANT I - 71002089

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 71002089 

Salary: $42,200.08 

Posting Closing Date: 09/16/2025 

Total Compensation Estimator 

BUSINESS CONSULTANT I

CAPITOL POLICE

SUPPORT SERVICES / ADMINISTRATION

**Open-Competitive Opportunity**

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is in the Support Services section of Capitol Police, reporting to the Senior Management Analyst Supervisor. This is a full-time position that provides office and administrative and customer service support for Capitol Police. 

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Specific duties include:

• Reviewing applications for access and assignment of access cards;
• Conducting press, vendor and construction worker Level I background checks for individuals requiring access to the Capitol Complex, using various databases;
• Coordinating administrative activities related to routine procurements for the Capitol Police Business Support Services unit;
• Using MyFloridaMarketPlace (MFMP) to purchase routine office supplies; and
• Providing back-up support to the Government Operations Consultant III position.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing;
• Ability to coordinate and disseminate information;
• Ability to deal with individuals by speaking clearly and listening effectively;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with others.
• Ability to make decisions and function effectively in high stress, emergency situations;
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;
• Ability to respond calmly in an emergency situation and to determine proper course of action;
• Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures;
• Knowledge of correct spellings, punctuation and grammar usage; and
• Knowledge of techniques for handling calls in a courteous and efficient manner.

BASE SALARY:

• $42,200.08

HOW YOU WILL GROW:

FDLE recognizes the importance of growth and success while fostering a family-oriented work environment. We encourage our members to seek opportunities for professional growth through training, team building, and mentoring. Our four Fundamental Values of Service, Integrity, Respect and Quality will guide you as you embark on a lifelong career at FDLE.

OUR SALARY & BENEFITS:

Starting salary will be the minimum of the class pay range, unless otherwise dictated by FDLE’s pay policy. FDLE is a State of Florida Employer and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave;
• HMO and PPO health insurance options with premiums starting as low as $50 per month;
• $25,000 in automatic life insurance coverage;
• Multiple supplemental insurance options including: dental, vision, disability and more;
• Pension and investment retirement plan options; and
• Tax deferred medical and child care reimbursement accounts.

ABOUT OUR AGENCY:

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) employs more than 2,000 members statewide – either at headquarters in Tallahassee or in one of seven regional operations centers (ROCs). Our mission is to promote public safety and strengthen domestic security. for additional information about FDLE.

HIRING PROCESS:

You will be evaluated for this job based on your previous knowledge and experience. Additional reviews may be performed to screen for preferred qualifications, experience and education. Your qualifications will be based on knowledge, skills, and abilities and other elements relevant to this position supported by the information in your application. Qualifying questions will only be credited if verifiable by the information provided on your application including specifically required software/computer skills. You may be contacted to participate in a selection process which may consist of written exercises, work samples, skills tests, interviews, drug screen and fingerprinting. You may be notified by email to participate in a selection process. Failure to reply within a designated timeframe may exclude you from further consideration. Future vacancies may be filled from this position advertisement.

BACKGROUND:

FDLE requires an extensive background process of all recommended applicants. The elements of a background include: financial credit check, criminal history of applicant and applicant’s immediate family or roommates, personal references, employment and education verifications (which includes official transcript(s)), drug screen and fingerprinting. This information will be utilized to make the final hiring decision.

NOTES:

1. Preference will be given to current FDLE members who have satisfactorily completed at least six months of the probationary period for their current position.
2. 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.

REMINDERS:

1. Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website:  .
2. 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 cancelled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. 

The State of Florida hires only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers.

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. 

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