INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST I - 60032975

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

1d • $45,990 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as an Institutional Security Specialist I. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply.

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) is the state of Florida’s social services agency. The agency oversees services for child safety, fostering, adoption, domestic violence, adult protective services, refugees, homelessness, mental health, substance abuse, childcare providers, human trafficking and public assistance. The agency’s mission is to work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.
Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders.
North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Center is located in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey, and other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.
NORTH FLORIDA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

Requirements

• Ability to deal effectively with individuals.
• Ability to recognize dangerous or potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to investigate suspicious or unusual events.
• Ability to work without close supervision and to make independent decisions.
• Ability to respond calmly in an emergency situation and to determine proper course of action.
• Ability to make accurate observations.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary.
• Be a high school graduate or its "equivalent" as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.
• Have his/her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency.
• Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications established by the Commission.
• Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission.
• Have completed a 320-hour basic recruit training course or its equivalent as established by the Commission.
• Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
• Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first: Any and all State of Florida jobs, Any and all Florida University jobs, All periods of employment, Periods of unemployment, Gaps 3 months or more, Education, Volunteer Experience
• Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
• Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.
• All selected male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion into an authorized position unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS).
• Verification of Selective Service registration will be conducted prior to hire.

Nice To Haves

• Good working knowledge of the PELCO camera system.

Responsibilities

• Staff observation posts for the prevention of escapes by residents and from intrusion into the secure area by unauthorized persons, vehicles or items.
• Monitor the periguard system observe traffic in and around the Institution.
• Monitor the PELCO camera system and have a good working knowledge of the system.
• Provide escort services and standby assistance as needed.
• Provide protection for the residents, staff and visitors of NFETC.
• Monitors ingress and egress of persons, vehicles, and objects into and out of the secure area. This includes but is not limited to: admissions, discharges, and visitation.
• Ensure that the proper paper work is received a filled out before accepting a admission or discharging a resident.
• Takes part in training for job performance improvement and certification.
• Respond to various incidents which include but are not limited to: use of physical intervention, mechanical restraints and use of chemical agents.
• Maintain written logs and writes accurate and concise reports, and operates computer systems.
• Maintain resident counts.
• Set up and receive resident counts and be familiar with the entire operation of the Security Control Room.
• Conduct searches of people, places, property.
• Participate in the search of residential building areas and auxiliary areas to prevent the introduction of contraband.
• Perform periodic checks of the access road and staff parking lot to prevent intrusion into the Institution.
• Monitors the distribution and receiving of institutional keys and I.D.'s
• Operates communication equipment which includes telephones, and radios.
• Acts as bailiff for court medication hearings.
• Maintain proper security of residents being transported outside of the Institution.
• Ensure that all transport paperwork is correct before leaving the Institution and returning to the institution.
• Ensure that the proper restraints are used and applied correctly on residents when monitoring them outside the Institution.
• Ensure that the Transport Vehicle is checked before use.
• Respond to various crisis situations which include but are not limited to: escape attempts, escapes, hostage situations, riots, crimes, and natural disasters.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED