INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST II - 67070077 APD/ ...
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INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST II - 67070077 APD/ PATHWAYS MARIANNA, FL Date: Sep 10, 2024 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website (. Requisition No: 837097 Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities Working Title: INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPECIALIST II - 67070077 APD/ PATHWAYS MARIANNA, FL Pay Plan: Career Service Position Number: 67070077 Salary: $1,680.00- $2,324.20 BIWEEKLY Posting Closing Date: 09/17/2024 Total Compensation Estimator Tool ( AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES POSITION: Institutional Security Specialist II- Career Service, ANTICIPATED VACANCY POSITION NUMBER: 67070077 OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY SALARY RANGE: $1,680.00- $2,324.20 Biweekly This posting may close before the posted closing date. CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months. The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package for eligible employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits, including: Annual and Sick Leave benefits. Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year. State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options. Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click ). Flexible Spending Accounts. Tuition waivers. And more For a more complete list of benefits, visit . Paid Maternity and Parental Leave. The Agency seeks team members who demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and lead others to embody the same. This entails lacking excessive ego, sharing credit, being self-motivated, and exercising good judgment and intuition regarding the subtleties of group dynamics. This position with APD will serve staff and management across the Agency. Your work will impact the workplace culture, our community, and the population we serve as we continuously strive to achieve the Agency's mission. Program Overview The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program operates on the campus of Florida State Hospital in Chattahoochee and at Sunland in Marianna under the auspices of The State of Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD). The Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program (DDDP) is dedicated to empowering persons with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to: Acquire the skills and supports that will prepare them for success in their future environments. Acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial. Position Summary This position works under the direction of an Institutional Security Specialist Shift Supervisor and on occasions, assumes the duties of the Shift Supervisor. Serves as officer in charge of a designated area on assigned shifts and disseminates performance related information verbally/written to the Shift Supervisor(s) concerning the activities of the subordinate Specialists assigned within the designated area. Provides intermediate guidance for Institutional Security Specialists by directing their work and as well as performing the duties of the Specialist I's, as needed: Assist subordinates in the monitoring of electronic sensory devices for the Forensic Services, including door alarms and fence alarms, through mobile patrols, walking patrols and stationary post assignments. Make visual and physical Security checks within the secure area of the Forensic facilities and surrounding area through both mobile and walking surveillance. Directs and performs necessary searches and inspections of persons and property to restrict the introduction and movement of contraband, as defined by Florida Statute or Forensic policy. Provide observation of Forensic residents outside the Forensic facilities to deter inappropriate actions by routinely supervising mobile and stationary patrols by Institutional Security Specialists. Utilizing state vehicles or occasionally through air travel, assume the lead direction of transporting Forensic residents to off grounds/out of town activities, such as court appearances, medical appointments and transfers to other facilities. Respond and provide direction during requests for assistance calls with unmanageable or potentially violent residents within the Forensic facilities and assist as needed in the escorting of residents deemed high escape risks on the grounds of the facility. Utilizing established and approved techniques, verbally and physically intervene with violent and unmanageable residents to resolve problem and prevent injury. Reviews Department Operating Procedures and Post Orders to ensure compliance and periodically makes written recommendations for revision or comments based on reviews to Chief's office. Participates in complex investigations, hiring and policy review committees and performance reviews on subordinate officers. Respond and participate in the recapture efforts of escaped Forensic residents, including those housed in the Forensic facilities and the general hospital areas with 916 court jurisdictions by performing patrols and at times provide directional instructions of escape recapture efforts, in the absence of the Shift Supervisor or higher-ranking authorities. Work closely with Law Enforcement agencies and Department of Corrections to encourage and maintain a good working relationship and to reciprocate assistance to their departments during emergencies. Provide assistance to local Law Enforcement as requested concerning investigations involving hospital staff, residents or property and assist in emergencies such as traffic control for accidents, searching arrestees and providing unarmed assistance in reports of suspicious and criminal activities, as requested. Monitor and assist in the functions of the Control Room operations to ensure accurate and concise information is received, recorded and dispatcher concerning all Security activities. In the absence of the Shift Supervisor, performs required duties relating to the planning and operations of the designated shift. Ability to document and ensure documentation is completed as required. Completes all required training. Maintain MANDT certification as required. Maintain timesheet, ensuring accuracy and submit timely in accordance with policy and procedure. Perform other related duties as required. The Work You Will Do Pathways is a 34-bed all male forensic facility working with individuals with disabilities in a secure setting. These individuals have been adjudicated by the courts as incompetent to proceed to trial and have significant behavioral and psychiatric issues. Pathways provides rehabilitative, vocational, and daily living skills training to the individuals served which allows for a smooth transition back into a non-secure residential or community setting. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Knowledge of forensic security and safety procedures and techniques. Knowledge of investigative techniques. Ability to train others. 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 Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite): One year of experience in providing custody or care of inmates or clients within the forensic area of a state mental health institution. In addition to the above, Florida Statutes, Chapter 943, requires that any person employed in this class must: (1)Be at least 19 years of age. (2)Be a citizen of the United States notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary. (3)Be a high school graduate or its 'equivalent' as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission. (4)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. (5)Have his/her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency. (6)Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician based on specifications established by the Commission. (7)Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission. (8)Have completed a 320-hour basic recruit training course or its equivalent as established by the Commission. A valid driver's license. License suspended or revoked for any reason, work permits (Business purpose/ Employment/Education only license) and some types of restricted license are not acceptable. Licenses that have 'Corrective Lenses Restricted,' are acceptable, provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating the vehicle. To support the goal of establishing APD as the most sought-after place to work in Florida, the employee will create an environment that cultivates people and transforms teams by increasing transparency and providing opportunities for professional development. The employee actively works to demonstrate the qualities of being humble, hungry, and smart and leads others to embody the same. The team member lacks excessive ego, shares credit, is self-motivating and exercises good judgement and intuition around the subtitles of group dynamics. Additional Information We are dedicated to empowering persons with developmental disabilities charged with a felony crime to acquire the skills needed to become competent to stand trial, and to acquire the skills and supports that will prepare them for success in their future environments. Recruiting Contact: Jodi NeSmith Recruitment Manager- Developmental Disabilities Defendant Program & Pathways Agency for Persons with Disabilities Telephone: (850) 793-7075 Email: Profile Completion Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history within the month and year, to qualify for this position. Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and 'see resume' will not be considered an acceptable response. Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile. Retiree Notice If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement. Direct Deposit Program As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program. Background Screening Requirement It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer. No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency. Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies. Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting. APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government's employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee's eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9). All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287. Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application. 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. 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. 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 clickinghere (. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement. Location: MARIANNA, FL, US, 32446 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32448 MARIANNA, FL, US, 32447 Nearest Major Market:Panama City
Created: 2024-10-04