Advanced Recruiter Training

The Florida Department of Juvenile Justice is seeking to procure Advanced Recruiter Training services through a single source procurement for the Office of Detention Services, specifically targeting both sworn and civilian personnel. The training is a specialized course designed to enhance interpersonal skills for recruitment professionals, with a comprehensive curriculum covering emotional intelligence in sales, strategic lead generation, consultative selling techniques, negotiation and persuasion skills, closing techniques, and post-sale relationship management. The procurement is specific to Leon County and is intended for staff who have already completed Performance Protocol's initial Recruitment Bootcamp. The contract term is set for two years, running from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2027, with a final vendor information submission deadline of December 30, 2025. Key objectives include improving recruitment strategies for public safety agencies and addressing unique workforce challenges through practitioner-designed training methodologies.

The procurement is a single source acquisition targeting Performance Protocol as the exclusive vendor, with no apparent set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. The total estimated procurement value is $50,000.00, and the selection is justified by Performance Protocol's unique capabilities in addressing public safety workforce challenges. The vendor was previously selected based on their integrated approach that combines military and corporate recruitment science, technology-driven feedback translation, and a comprehensive readiness model aligning people, processes, data, and technology. Department leadership, including the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Assistant Secretary for Detention Services, and Assistant General Counsel, has approved the procurement after confirming that alternative training providers or state term contracts do not offer comparable services. Performance Protocol's prior work with the Florida Department of Law Enforcement further substantiates their selection as the sole source vendor for this specialized training initiative.