INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST I - 60008896
Company: State of Florida
Location: Miami
Posted on: March 15, 2025
Job Description:
INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST I - 60008896Date: Mar 11,
2025The 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.TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS
POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND
MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.THIS
ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE VACANCIES ON ALL
SHIFTS.This is a highly responsible and professional position that
will serve as an Institutional Security Specialist I. This position
will collaborate with each section within the state facilities and
be required to use independent judgment, take initiative in
carrying out duties and responsibilities, and should be
extraordinarily detail-oriented.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.
- MONITOR:
- To ensure Florida Department of Children and 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.
- 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.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.
- 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.Benefits
of Working for the State of Florida:
- 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 coursesUS CITIZEN REQUIREMENT
Only US citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be
hired.SELECTIVE SERVICE SYSTEM REGISTRATION 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.BACKGROUND SCREENING It is the policy of the Florida
Department of Children and Families that any applicant being
considered for employment must successfully complete a State and
National criminal history check as a condition of employment before
beginning employment.The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate
discrimination or violence in the workplace.Candidates requiring a
reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with
Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or
People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735).The State of Florida
supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to
reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section
112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.VETERANS' PREFERENCE.
Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for
Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for
Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.
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