PASS Executive Director

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (FL); Florida; On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Job summary

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (FL) seeks an experienced Executive Director to lead PASS, providing pre-employment screening for 14 local agencies and administering the Equivalency of Training program for law enforcement and corrections officers.

The ideal candidate will bring proven leadership, strategic planning, and strong communication skills, with a track record in budget oversight, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement across public safety partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight or more years of management, administration, public safety, regulatory compliance, or a related field.
• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in budget administration, policy development, regulatory interpretation, or program management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide organizational leadership for PASS and related programs.
• Oversee program administration, regulatory compliance, and finances.
• Budget planning and stakeholder engagement with public safety agencies.
• Communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders and prepare reports.
• Ensure compliance with Florida certification requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Decision-making

Policy development

Budget administration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

NOW HIRING: EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

HIRING RANGE $97,080-$118,923 (DOQ)

Application Deadline: 11/20/2026

Position Overview

The Pinellas Police Standards Council is seeking an experienced, strategic, and results-oriented Executive Director to lead the Police Applicant Screening Service (PASS). PASS provides pre-employment screening services for 14 local law enforcement agencies and administers the state-mandated Equivalency of Training program for law enforcement and correction officers.

The Pinellas Police Standards Council is committed to professional excellence, accountability, and effective public service. The Executive Director plays a key leadership role in supporting consistent, reliable, and professional applicant screening services for participating public safety agencies.

Reporting to the Chair of the Pinellas Police Standards Council (PPSC), the Executive Director is responsible for organizational leadership, program administration, regulatory compliance, personnel management, financial oversight, and stakeholder relations. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership skills, sound judgment, excellent communication abilities, and a commitment to maintaining high professional standards in public safety.

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eight or more years of relevant professional experience in management, administration, public safety, regulatory compliance, or a related field.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of the above education and experience will be considered.

• Demonstrated leadership, supervisory, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience in budget administration, policy development, regulatory interpretation, or program management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare reports, deliver presentations, and work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Valid Florida driver license, which must be maintained throughout employment.

Exceptional candidates will have one or more of the following preferred qualifications:

• Current or prior Florida certification as a law enforcement officer.
• Knowledge of Florida law enforcement certification requirements.
• Experience conducting law enforcement applicant screening and/or background investigations
• Experience working with law enforcement agencies, fire departments, governmental organizations, or public safety standards.
• Experience in legislative affairs, interagency relations, and public-sector administration.