Kimmie Cunningham

Serving the safety and security needs of both the legislative and executive branches of state government.

• Spent 770 hours in length at the Florida Highway Public Safety learning the following: Communication, Legal, Interviewing and Report Writing, Crime Investigations, Traffic Stops and Crash Investigations, Defensive Tactics, Medical First Responder to Emergencies, Criminal Justice Weapons, Vehicle Operations and Criminal Justice Officer Physical Fitness
• Additional in-house training learning the following: report writing, firearms, defensive tactics, and EVOC.

• Conducts inspections for child care homes and facilities to monitor compliance with Florida Statutes and Florida Administrative Code licensing standards
• Maintains tracking system to ensure inspection timeframes are met and the correct number of inspections are completed annually
• Processes initial and renewal applications, including background screening clearances and training as required by statute, determines eligibility, and makes recommendations for licensure to supervisor/regional program manager
• Investigates complaints on licensed providers and illegal child care operations
• Prepares reports and initiates administrative action as required by statute and/or administrative code.

• Assists families by promoting and protecting the best interests of minor/dependent children in a parental rights and responsibilities dispute
• Provide legal information regarding the responsibilities and rights of the parents
• Analyzed statewide trends using one of the largest juvenile justice databases in United States, the Juvenile Justice Information System (JJIS).