MENTAL HEALTH SECURITY SPECIALIST - 60074514

State of Florida

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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.
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This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as a Mental Health Security Specialist within Emergency Management 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.

Requirements

• Ability to perform investigations.
• Knowledge of basic investigative techniques.
• Ability to read, interpret and apply regulatory materials.
• Ability to use deductive reasoning.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to conduct fact finding interviews.
• A high school diploma or its equivalent and two years of experience providing for the safety and security of patients and/or staff in either a residential or outpatient mental health or acute care facility.
• Successful completion of a basic recruit training course or its equivalent can substitute for the required experience.
• Successful completion of college course work with a major course of study in one of the social, behavioral or rehabilitative sciences can substitute on a year-for-year basis for the required work experience.

Nice To Haves

• One year minimum experience in a correctional or facility setting.

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.
• Maintain radio and telephone communications as required.
• 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.
• Report pedestrian and vehicle traffic violations.
• Assist in hospital emergencies such as traffic control for accidents, searches, and providing assistance in reports of suspicious and criminal activities.
• TRANSPORT:
• Residents and staff within and outside of the facility.
• 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.
• ENSURE:
• All specified training requirements are in compliance.
• DOCUMENT:
• All required interactions while on duty.
• Perform other related duties.

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.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

What This Job Offers

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