INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST II - 60066783

State of Florida • Gainesville, FL

21h • $44,990 - $93,585 • Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position that will serve as an INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST II. This position will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and be required to use independent judgement, take initiative in carrying out duties and responsibilities and should be extraordinarily detail oriented.

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

• One year of experience in providing custody or care of inmates or clients within the forensic area of a state mental health institution
• Be at least 19 years of age
• Be a United States Citizen
• Possess a high school diploma or 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
• Pass a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications established by the Commission and drug test
• Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission
• Must be certified as a Correctional Officer in Florida
• Have completed a 320-hour basic recruit training course or its equivalent as established by the Commission

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of forensic security and safety procedures and techniques.
• Knowledge of investigative techniques.
• Ability to train others.
• Ability to plan and coordinate security operations.
• Ability to deal effectively with individuals.
• Ability to recognize dangerous or potentially dangerous situations.
• Ability to investigate suspicious or unusual events.
• Ability to respond calmly in emergency situations and to determine proper course of action.
• Ability to make accurate observations.
• Ability to determine work priorities, assign work and ensure proper completion of work assignments.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Supervises officers that staff observation posts for the prevention of escapes by residents and from intrusion into the secure area by unauthorized persons, vehicles, or items. Covers post when necessary.
• Assists with providing escorts services and standby assistance as required. Performs transports to outside agencies.
• Provides protection for residents, staff, visitors, interns, and professionals at NFETC.
• Assists with monitoring ingress and egress of persons, vehicles, and objects into and out of the secure area. This includes but is not limited to the following: admissions, discharges, visitation, and tools.
• Participates and successfully completes all required training. Maintains compliance with Chapter 943.13, F.S.
• Responds to various incidents which include but are not limited to the use of physical intervention, use of mechanical restraints and use of chemical agents. Responds to various crisis situations which include but are not limited to assaults, escape attempts, escapes, hostage situations, riots, crimes, and natural disasters.
• Maintains written logs and writes accurate and concise reports. Operates computer equipment, ID Badger, radios, phones, and emergency equipment. Operates departmental and Center-wide databases. Reviews SML, movement, and pedestrian database entries to ensure accuracy and completeness. Reviews reports.
• Assists with conducting searches of people, places, and things.
• Supervises Institutional Security Specialists and Institutional Roving Patrol. Assists Institutional Security Specialist Shift Supervisors with performance appraisals, completing a minimum of three positive coaching notes on staff per month.
• Completes monthly and daily rosters and ensures they are accurate and posted in a timely fashion.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Life insurance; $25,000 policy is free plus option to purchase additional life insurance
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurance
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Opportunities for career advancement
• Tuition waiver for public college courses

What This Job Offers

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