What are the responsibilities and job description for the PASS Executive Director position at Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (FL)?
This is a shared posting for the Pinellas Police Standards Council (PPSC). This position is not an employee of the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office (PCSO).
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.
How to Apply
Qualified candidates are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter outlining their education, relevant professional experience, leadership background, and qualifications for the position no later than 11/20/2026 by email to:
Human Resources Director Kristi Wong
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
kwong@pcsonet.com
Questions regarding this position may be addressed to:
John Barkley
Chief of Police, Treasure Island Police Department
Pinellas Police Standards Council
jbarkley@mytreasureisland.org
Salary : $97,080 - $140,766