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Florida Department of Juvenile Justice — Our Children, Our Future

Bureau of Human Resources

Contact Information

Sharan CohenActing Bureau Chief

Work for DJJ

Apply for positions with DJJ through State of Florida People First or read the DJJ Hiring Policy.

Applicants for employment requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority by completing and submitting the “Request for Reasonable Accommodation - DJJ Applicant” form. Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

Volunteer with DJJ

Your volunteer service can have a lasting positive impact on the lives of Florida's at-risk children. Find out how you can Get Involved today!

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice recognizes that equal employment opportunity is the law and is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in all employment practices, privileges, and benefits. The Department has an internal complaint procedure – FDJJ 1003.22. Employees may file a complaint with any of the Department’s managers or supervisors or file directly with the Department’s EEO Officer. Employees, as well as applicants, may opt to file complaints with the Florida Commission on Human Relations or the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

The Department’s EEO Officer is located in the Bureau of Human Resources and may be contacted by email at HREEOOfficer@fldjj.gov or by telephone at (850) 717-2654.

2025- 2026 Affirmative Action Plan 


POLICY STATEMENTS
Non-Discrimination Policy Statement
Sexual Harassment and Anti-Harassment Policy Statement
Individuals Who Have a Disability Policy Statement

Employment Verification

Please email request to Verifications@fldjj.gov. or call (850) 414-6239.

Public Record Request

Please email request to HRPublicRecordsRequest@fldjj.gov or call (850) 717-2655.

HR Professionals

HR Subject Matter Experts

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Benefits Advisory & Guide

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Program Areas Within Human Resources

  • Attendance & Leave
  • Benefits
  • Classification
  • Employee Relations
  • Employment Verifications
  • Equal Employment Opportunity
  • Payroll
  • Performance Management
  • Public Record Request
  • Recruitment
  • Reemployment Compensation
  • Retirement/DROP
  • Strategic Management
  • Workers' Compensation