INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER - 67040580

State of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults! The incumbent holds a position of trust and adheres to the policies and procedures that govern the Agency for Persons with Disabilities and Tacachale to ensure the safety of the residents, employees, and visitors of Tacachale.

Requirements

A valid Florida Driver’s License (If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days. Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle).
Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
Must maintain certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies (PASS).
Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service, including acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with employees, customers and the public.
Knowledge of the methods of instructing and providing care to others.
Ability to pay attention to details.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Ability to use a computer.
Ability to transfer calls.
Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, must be registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.
Applicants for employment must undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes.
Must be a U.S. citizen or lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Patrols the grounds to ensure unoccupied buildings are secured, and to look for potentially hazardous situations or suspicious activity.
Controls access to Tacachale.
Processes outgoing and incoming resident trips.
Assists emergency responders.
Responds in all calls for assistance center wide.
Answers incoming calls, connects callers to desired parties, documents resident incident reports, maintains several logs, monitors the fire alarm panel, and notifies officers as necessary.
In emergencies, contacts the appropriate staff, which includes but is not limited to, all on-call staff, licensed independent practitioners, nurses, center monitors, administration, maintenance, and the Officer of the Day.
Compiles and prepares reports, both manually and via computer. This includes but is not limited to: Daily Activity Log, Automobile Accident Report, Security Field Report, Security Zone Checklist, Security Services Notification of Incident, and Unsecured Building Report.
Assists or performs routine fire drills as required, throughout campus.
Conducts vehicle inspections weekly, with cursory inspections daily.
Maintains the cleanliness and condition of security vehicles.
Performs other related duties as required.