INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPEC SFT SUPV
State of Florida
- Chattahoochee, FL
- $43,680-89,078 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- The applicant selected to fill this position shall be required to submit and pass a pre-employment medical examination including a Drug Screen. This position requires lifting, pulling, and squatting, sometimes in excess of 40 pounds. Duties of this position require the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management. This position works under the direction of the Emergency Services Director.
- The incumbent of this position is responsible for supervising employees in Institutional Security Specialist I positions who ensure the safety and security of residents and staff at Florida State Hospital. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all subordinates treat people served in a respectful manner that preserves their dignity. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all subordinates develop and maintain a professional relationship with people served and do not exceed relationship boundaries by developing personal friendships or sharing personal information. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring that all subordinates perform duties according to their position description and performance expectations. The incumbent is responsible for all security personnel for the assigned shift.
- COMMUNICATE:
- The mission and values of Florida Department of Children & Families, Florida State Hospital, Service Area and Security to subordinates.
- Each performance expectation, operating procedures, guidelines, and any changes that may occur
- By reviewing subordinates documentation and providing feedback on accuracy.
- ENSURE:
- A physically and emotionally safe and secure environment for people served
- All subordinates receive required education and training.
- Shift procedures are managed by scheduling employee, assigning work tasks, and orienting staff.
- Equipment accountability.
- OBSERVE:
- Performances of each expectation and complete performance evaluations of employees and provide feedback to subordinates.
- Florida State Hospital grounds daily, documenting and reporting safety hazards, maintenance deficiencies and security issues.
- Subordinate interactions and interventions with people served, coworkers, and subordinate employees looking for behavior that is respectful, professional, maintains dignity, supports recovery and teamwork, and creates a work environment free of violence and harassment.
- DOCUMENT:
- And provide feedback to subordinates regarding interactions and interventions with people served and interactions with coworkers.
- And maintain records applicable to duties and responsibilities identified above for Institutional Security Specialist I's on assigned shift.
- Perform other related duties.
- Knowledge of forensic security and safety procedures and techniques.
- Knowledge of investigative techniques.
- Ability to train and supervise others.
- Ability to plan and coordinate security operations.
- Ability to deal effectively with individuals.
- 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.
- Two years 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.
- 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.
- Two years' experience in current employment position.
- 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
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- Flexible Spending Accounts;
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Tuition waiver for public college courses