INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST I - 60005659

State of Florida

123d•$45,990 - $60,000

About The Position

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. Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’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.” FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION. THIS REQUISITION MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES ON ALL SHIFTS. This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as an Institutional Security Specialist-I within Security Services. 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. Specific Duties and Responsibilities include: The applicant selected to fill this position shall be required to submit to a pre-employment medical examination, including successful completion of pre-employment Drug Screening. This position requires lifting, sometimes in excess of 40lbs, pulling and squatting. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:
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.
Minimum Qualifications:
Be at least 19 years of age.
Be a United States Citizen.
Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
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.
Pass a medical examination and drug test.
Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation.
Must be certified as a Correctional Officer in Florida.

Responsibilities

MONITOR:
To ensure Florida Department of Children & Families and Florida State Hospital's mission and values are upheld.
Electronic sensing devices.
Facilities via walking, mobile patrol and stationary post assignments.
Door and fence alarm systems.
Ingress and egress of persons within secure areas.
And maintain radio and telephone communications as required.
And report any equipment discrepancies.
INTERVENE:
To ensure safety of residents and staff when a resident is exhibiting behavior dangerous to self and others which may involve the use of physical holds, devices or equipment.
To ensure the safety of residents and staff during emergency situations.
To separate residents from distressful stimuli and assist in resolving conflict.
To ensure residents are not neglected, abused or exploited; or report to the abuse hotline if necessary.
To prevent escapes or to apprehend escapees.
And report pedestrian and vehicle traffic violations.
To assist in hospital emergencies such as traffic control for accidents, searches, and providing assistance in reports of suspicious and criminal activities.
ENSURE:
All specified training requirements are in compliance.
INVESTIGATE:
Unusual, suspicious, or extraordinary events.
Incidents relating to criminal activity and resident abuse cases.
By providing assistance to local law enforcement as requested concerning investigations involving hospital staff, residents or property.
TRANSPORT:
Residents and staff within and outside of the facility.
DOCUMENT:
All required interactions while on duty.
Perform other related duties.

Benefits

Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
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.
For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

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