Behavioral, Wellness & Occupational Health SHIELD Coordinator
Leon County Sheriff's Office
Tallahassee, FL 32304, USA
6/28/2026
Full time
Salary : $69,205.56 Annually
Location : Leon County Sheriff's Office Major James Morgan Jr. Way, Tallahassee, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: BWOH-01
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
General Description of Duties
Under the administrative direction of the Employee Development and Wellness Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating and administering internal and external employee wellness initiatives that promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of agency employees and their family members. The position facilitates assessments, referrals, and access to supportive services through contracted provider groups and community partners.
The incumbent provides leadership, strategic planning, policy oversight, fiscal management, and organizational accountability for the agency's Behavioral Health, Wellness, and Occupational Health SHIELD Program. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing internal wellness initiatives such as the Peer Support Program and Chaplaincy Program while fostering a culture of resilience and employee wellness throughout the organization.
This position serves as a consultant to executive leadership, command staff, and supervisors across all departments, bureaus, divisions, and offices regarding employee wellness resources, crisis intervention, behavioral health concerns, and organizational support services. The employee establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with mental health professionals, healthcare providers, community organizations, and contracted service providers to ensure comprehensive wellness resources are available to agency members.
The incumbent may be required to respond to emergencies, critical incidents, and supervisor consultations on an on-call basis, providing immediate support, guidance, and coordination of behavioral health and wellness services as needed. Additional duties may be assigned in support of agency operations and employee well-being initiatives.
This position exemplifies the agency's core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect, and commitment to excellence. Successful performance requires proficiency in data entry and retrieval, time management, computer applications, written and verbal communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Essential Duties
Strategic Leadership
Budget and Contracts
Program Oversight
Executive Reporting
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Necessary Special Requirements
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision (e.g., ability to read computer and written documents and to view presentations on screens in conference/training room environments).
Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in a standard office setting or fitness center environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
May be required to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends for special events.
Full-time benefits include:
01
Which best describes your level of education?
02
Please indicate your level of work experience in case management, mental health treatment services, marriage and family counseling,and/or substance abuse.
03
Please indicate if you possess any of the following licenses.
04
Please indicate if you have any supervisory experience.
05
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license?
06
Have you ever been convicted of a felony traffic offense including adjudication withheld?
07
Have you ever been designated as a Habitual Violator on your driver's license record?
08
Have you received more than two (2) moving violations in the last 12 months?
09
Have you refused a test to determine Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) from any law enforcement agency within the last three (3) years?
10
If you had previous military service, were you honorably discharged?
11
Have you ever been convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any felony?
12
Are you currently under criminal investigation or indictment?
13
Do you have any current criminal charges pending in the courts (without an official legal disposition)?
14
Are you currently under internal investigation, under investigation by the CJSTC or administrative investigation?
15
Have you ever separated, abandoned, resigned or retired from a business or agency while under criminal or internal investigation or while under the threat of criminal or internal investigation?
16
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual activity in the community or detentions facility by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
17
Have you ever been convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime involving perjury or false statement, abuse of a child, elderly, or disabled person, domestic violence, or any crime of a sexual nature?
18
Have you ever been engaged in, convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime of sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
19
Have you ever held membership in, association with, or any other connection to any organization that exposes or supports discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation or marital status or is known to have been involved in criminal activity and/or a violation of any state laws and/or laws of the United States?
20
When would you estimate was your last use of marijuana.
21
When was the last time you used any of the following - heroin, cocaine, meth, mushrooms, LSD, illegal steroids or other drugs not prescribed to you?
Required Question
Location : Leon County Sheriff's Office Major James Morgan Jr. Way, Tallahassee, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: BWOH-01
Department: Administration
Opening Date: 06/24/2026
Closing Date: 7/8/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
General Description of Duties
Under the administrative direction of the Employee Development and Wellness Manager, this position is responsible for coordinating and administering internal and external employee wellness initiatives that promote the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of agency employees and their family members. The position facilitates assessments, referrals, and access to supportive services through contracted provider groups and community partners.
The incumbent provides leadership, strategic planning, policy oversight, fiscal management, and organizational accountability for the agency's Behavioral Health, Wellness, and Occupational Health SHIELD Program. Responsibilities include coordinating and overseeing internal wellness initiatives such as the Peer Support Program and Chaplaincy Program while fostering a culture of resilience and employee wellness throughout the organization.
This position serves as a consultant to executive leadership, command staff, and supervisors across all departments, bureaus, divisions, and offices regarding employee wellness resources, crisis intervention, behavioral health concerns, and organizational support services. The employee establishes and maintains collaborative relationships with mental health professionals, healthcare providers, community organizations, and contracted service providers to ensure comprehensive wellness resources are available to agency members.
The incumbent may be required to respond to emergencies, critical incidents, and supervisor consultations on an on-call basis, providing immediate support, guidance, and coordination of behavioral health and wellness services as needed. Additional duties may be assigned in support of agency operations and employee well-being initiatives.
This position exemplifies the agency's core values of honesty and integrity, accountability, teamwork, trust and respect, and commitment to excellence. Successful performance requires proficiency in data entry and retrieval, time management, computer applications, written and verbal communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
Essential Duties
Strategic Leadership
- Develops agency wellness strategy and annual program goals.
- Establishes policies and procedures.
- Advises Sheriff, Executive Staff, and Command Staff.
- Develops program performance measures and outcomes.
Budget and Contracts
- Develops and manages annual wellness budget.
- Reviews expenditures.
- Approves contracts and service agreements.
- Reviews provider invoices and authorizes payments.
- Identifies grants and funding opportunities.
Program Oversight
- Supervises wellness program personnel.
- Evaluates program effectiveness.
- Coordinates wellness initiatives across agency divisions.
- Coordinates employee support and referrals.
- Ensures compliance with agency policies and applicable regulations.
Executive Reporting
- Provides periodic reports to administration.
- Tracks utilization trends and program outcomes.
- Develops annual wellness program reports.
Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED required; AND
- Bachlor's degree and three (3) years of experience in Case Management,Counseling, Mental Health, Marriage and Family Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Public Health, Substance Abuse or a closely related field; required.
- Equivalent combinations of education and/or experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the position will be considered.
- Must have a nationally recognized group fitness, personal training, health/fitness instructor, or nutritional counseling certification or be able to obtain certification within six (6) months of accepting the position.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior supervisory experience; preferred.
- Possession of management and/or leadership training; preferred.
- Possession of CPR/First Aid certification; preferred.
Necessary Special Requirements
- Knowledge of professional standards, theories, principles and techniques of mental health treatment including: clinical interviewing assessment, diagnosis, and crisis intervention.
- Ability to work closely with others as a team.
- Ability to provide professional customer service skills to both the public and agency members.
- Ability to prepare and present clear, accurate, concise and objective written and oral reports.
- Ability to adhere to the standards and principles of the agency's core values and professionally represent the agency.
- Ability to report to work timely, consistently and as scheduled.
- Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the work place.
- Ability to communicate effectively with sworn personnel, civilian staff, supervisors, and command staff at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within a team-oriented law enforcement administrative environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise, and professional administrative reports, memoranda, and personnel documentation.
- Ability to maintain professionalism, discretion, and impartiality when handling confidential personnel matters.
- Ability to represent the Sheriff's Office in a professional manner consistent with the agency's mission, values, and standards of conduct.
- Ability to maintain reliable attendance and respond to operational or administrative needs of the agency as required.
- Ability to perform all essential functions of the position without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of others in the workplace.
- Ability to perform other duties of a similar nature or level as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision (e.g., ability to read computer and written documents and to view presentations on screens in conference/training room environments).
Work Environment:
Work is generally performed in a standard office setting or fitness center environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
May be required to occasionally work evenings and/or weekends for special events.
Full-time benefits include:
- Health insurance with an employer contribution between 77.5% - 87.5%.
- Life insurance equal to 1 X annual salary paid 100% by LCSO.
- Retirement via the Florida Retirement System with a choice of pension or investment plan.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal leaves.
- Tuition Assistance Program for advanced degrees.
- Education incentive for advanced degrees (only sworn positions).
- Other ancillary benefits including but not limited to deferred compensation, dental/vision insurance, cafeteria savings plan, short/long term disability and identity theft protection.
01
Which best describes your level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma/GED
- Some College
- Associates Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
02
Please indicate your level of work experience in case management, mental health treatment services, marriage and family counseling,and/or substance abuse.
- No experience.
- Less than 1 year of experience.
- 2 years of experience.
- 3-5 years of experience.
- 5 or more years of experience.
03
Please indicate if you possess any of the following licenses.
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
- Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC)
- Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
- None of the above.
04
Please indicate if you have any supervisory experience.
- 0-1 years
- 1-3 years
- 3-5 years
- 5+ years
- None
05
Do you possess a valid Florida driver's license?
- Yes
- No
06
Have you ever been convicted of a felony traffic offense including adjudication withheld?
- Yes
- No
07
Have you ever been designated as a Habitual Violator on your driver's license record?
- Yes
- No
08
Have you received more than two (2) moving violations in the last 12 months?
- Yes
- No
09
Have you refused a test to determine Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) from any law enforcement agency within the last three (3) years?
- Yes
- No
10
If you had previous military service, were you honorably discharged?
- Yes
- No
- Never served in military.
- Currently serving in military/No discharge.
11
Have you ever been convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to any felony?
- Yes
- No
12
Are you currently under criminal investigation or indictment?
- Yes
- No
13
Do you have any current criminal charges pending in the courts (without an official legal disposition)?
- Yes
- No
14
Are you currently under internal investigation, under investigation by the CJSTC or administrative investigation?
- Yes
- No
15
Have you ever separated, abandoned, resigned or retired from a business or agency while under criminal or internal investigation or while under the threat of criminal or internal investigation?
- Yes
- No
16
Have you been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in or attempted to engage in sexual activity in the community or detentions facility by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse?
- Yes
- No
17
Have you ever been convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime involving perjury or false statement, abuse of a child, elderly, or disabled person, domestic violence, or any crime of a sexual nature?
- Yes
- No
18
Have you ever been engaged in, convicted of, received a withhold of adjudication for, or entered a plea of guilty or nolo contendere to a crime of sexual abuse in a prison, jail, lockup, community confinement facility, juvenile facility, or other institution?
- Yes
- No
19
Have you ever held membership in, association with, or any other connection to any organization that exposes or supports discrimination based upon race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, political affiliation, sexual orientation or marital status or is known to have been involved in criminal activity and/or a violation of any state laws and/or laws of the United States?
- Yes
- No
20
When would you estimate was your last use of marijuana.
- 0 - 12 months (within the last year)
- 13 - 36 months (3 years or less)
- 37 - 60 months (more than 3 years ago to 5 years)
- 61 - 120 months (more than 5 years to 10 years ago)
- 10+ (more than 10 years ago)
- Never used
21
When was the last time you used any of the following - heroin, cocaine, meth, mushrooms, LSD, illegal steroids or other drugs not prescribed to you?
- 0 - 12 months (last year)
- 13 - 36 months (3 years or less)
- 37 - 60 months (more than 3 years to five years ago)
- 61 - 120 months (more than 5 years to 10 years ago)
- 10+ years ago
- Never used
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