INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST I - 60005659

Institutional Security Specialist I

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 :

• To ensure the Florida Department of Children & Families and Florida State Hospital's mission and values are upheld. Monitor 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. Report any equipment discrepancies.
• To ensure the 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. To 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.
• 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 include :

Minimum qualifications :

Candidate profile (application) must be completed in its entirety :

Benefits of working for the State of Florida include a highly competitive set of employee benefits. For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com .

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). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

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. Candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy # 4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location : Chattahoochee, FL, US, 32324. Nearest Major Market : Tallahassee.