• Job Description

  Req#: 823685

  Requisition No: 823685

  Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

  Working Title: INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER - 67016662 (SUNLAND - SECURITY)

  Pay Plan: Career Service

  Position Number: 67016662

  Salary: $32,760.00 - $36,036.00 Annually

  Posting Closing Date: 03/07/2024

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  Agency for Persons with Disabilities - Sunland Center - Institutional Security Specalist - OVERLAP

  Annual Salary Range: $32,760.00 - $36,036.00

  This is an overlap position located in the Security Department

  Shift: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM CST

  Description

  The is a positioned established as an Institutional Security Officer under the Institutional Security Supervisor- SES. The primary function of this position is to ensure the overall security of Sunland Center. Ability to document and ensure documentation is completed as required.

  Patrol the grounds to ensure protection and security to the residents, state property and the premises. Detect signs of possible fire, theft, danger or loss to state property.

  Answer and direct telephone calls to the appropriate staff. Assist and provide information to callers concerning all aspects of the community. Maintain telephone contact with all on-call staff, physicians, nurses, dentists, maintenance and the Officer of the Day. Report all phone activity and problems according to policy.

  Monitor and enforce public access to campus by stopping all vehicles without a valid decal. Check driver’s license, as required, to guard against theft and maintain security on campus.

  Monitor fire and burglar alarms on campus. Contact and provide escort and assistance to all fire, medical emergency and law enforcement vehicles admitted on campus. Assist or perform routine fire drills and home monitoring, as required, throughout campus.

  Compile and prepare reports and input data into the computer on daily activities. Perform incidental typing of correspondence, memoranda’s reports, records and other office documents from rough and finalized copies.

  Assist with or conduct searches for missing resident, which may include notification of outside law enforcement with information regarding the description of the missing person.

  Investigate any unusual incidents or emergencies, which include any disturbances or accidents involving residents or staff, prepare required reports and initiate follow-up as required.

  Perform other related duties as required.

  Completes all required training. Complete and maintain approved maladaptive behavior prevention/de-escalation/intervention certification as required.

  Maintain timesheet, ensuring accuracy and submit timely in accordance with policy and procedure.

  Minimum Requirements

  • A high school diploma or its equivalent.
  • Experience in law enforcement, security or public contact work.

  Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application.

  This position may be required to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency per APD OP 2-0035.

  This position is critical to the safety and supervision of residents and may require the incumbent to work beyond their normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels in the facility.

  Other job-related requirements for this position:

  • 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 demonstrates 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.

  Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

  Ability to lift a minimum of 40 pounds.

  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.

  Recruiting Contact:

  Lizzie Holland

  Human Resource Specialist

  Recruitment Manager

  Agency for Persons with Disabilities

  Sunland Center – Marianna

  3700 Williams Drive

  Marianna, FL 32446

  E-mail Lizzie.Holland@apdcares.org

  Direct Deposit Program

  As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in State government is required to participate 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.

  THIS POSITION REQUIRES A BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION INCLUDING FINGERPRINTING, PURSUANT TO S. 110.1127(1), FLORIDA STATUTES.

  WE HIRE ONLY 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 UNITED STATES AFTER COMPLETION OF THE EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION FORM (I-9).

  ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE ON-LINE 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 clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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