Wow! FHP Majors make over $100K/year and now they're advertising a Major for CMV for $85K. I guess we are the red headed step children.

Department of Highway Safety & Motor Vehicles - Florida Highway Patrol
Lake Worth, FL
Phone: (850) 617-3207
Contact: Elaine Cooper, Chief of Personnel Services
Agency Website address: www.flhsmv.gov
Position: Major - Florida Highway Patrol
Starting Salary: $85,000
Educational Requirement: Bachelors Degree


The Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Section of the Florida Highway Patrol is charged with providing a safe transportation system by performing commercial motor vehicle safety enforcement with an emphasis on violations by Commercial Motor Vehicles and passenger vehicles interacting with large trucks. The Major oversees operations in the Southern part of the State of Florida and manages and directs enforcement activities of over 100 sworn law enforcement officers. This Selected Exempt Services position receives competitive employment benefits, including health, life, disability insurance and generous leave benefits.

The successful candidate will have:


Proven leadership skills including ability to implement a strategic direction, engage employees at all levels in the organization, effectively initiate and manage change, and measure results.
At least 8 years of progressively responsible, current experience as a certified law enforcement manager with sworn and non-sworn subordinates.
Three of the required 8 years must be at a supervisory level in the organization.
Knowledge of current trends impacting law enforcement, including technology, and ability to identify and implement strategies related to these trends.
Considerable experience in sworn law enforcement in a variety of functions, including commercial vehicle enforcement.
Bachelors degree in a relevant field is preferred.

Recommended candidate must:

Pass a physical examination, drug screen, psychological exam, background check (including fingerprinting) and polygraph.
Be currently certified in Florida as a sworn law enforcement officer or be able to obtain such certification.
Maintain a valid Florida driver license throughout their employment.
Possess or be able to obtain a firearms certification.

TO APPLY: Submit a State of Florida employment application and professional resume through the State's People First system at https://peoplefirst.myflorida.com.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday - July 25, 2011.