INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPEC SFT SUPV - 60008005

Requisition No: 861002 

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY SPEC SFT SUPV - 60008005

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 60008005 

Salary:  $45,990.40 - $93,585.28 Annually 

Posting Closing Date: 09/26/2025 

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The 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.

North Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center (NFETC) is a 216 bed, all male, forensic, mental health rehabilitation facility. The Center is located in northeast Gainesville, Florida on 639 picturesque acres with regular sightings of deer, turkey, and other wildlife. NFETC employs a variety of entry level to leadership positions including food service, maintenance, direct care, nurses, counselors, rehab therapists, medical doctors, security, psychiatrists, and psychologists.

NORTH FLORIDA EVALUATION AND TREATMENT FACILITY IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY.

TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Institutional Security Spec Sft. Supv within the Security Unit. 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:

• Completes all administrative duties as assigned or required by the Institutional Security Chief, Assistant Administrators or any other person and or agency that may be appointed over this position to accomplish the mission of the facility in a timely and efficient manner. (Including but not limited to; Assists the Institutional Security Chief in the review, updating, development and implementation of operating procedures, protocols and forms. Motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.
• Plans work loads, work flows, deadlines, work objectives and time utilization with employees.
• Evaluates employees through established evaluation criteria and responsibilities and meeting regularly with employees to ensure the established criteria are met.
• Trains employees in methods for performing an effective and efficient job.
• Communicates on a regular basis with employees and the Institutional Security Chief to keep abreast of the needs of the employees and the facility. Attend and Perform required meetings. (i.e. shift briefing, morning meeting, uniform and grooming inspection, coaching and evaluation meetings with employees, etc...)
• Directs the work of employees to ensure best use of time and resources while avoiding overtime and flexing out employees when possible.
• Supervises and directs the institutional security activities during their appointed time of work.
• Plans staffing and duty assignments to ensure shifts and posts are properly covered and participates in covering post assignments as needed.
• Participates in inspecting buildings and grounds and instructs subordinates on security and enforcement measures, policies, and rules pertinent to the security program.
• Supervises and participates in investigations surrounding escapes, attempted escapes, or major patient disturbances, enforcement of the vehicular and pedestrian traffic rules and regulations
• Supervises the checking of sensing devices, windows, doors, locks, and other security safeguards.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for the position:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years 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 Statute 943 requires that any person employed in this class must:
• Be at least 19 years of age.
• Be a citizen of the United States notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary.
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Be a high school graduate or its "equivalent" as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.
• 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.

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

• Include the supervisor names and phone numbers for all periods of employment.
• Account for and explain gaps in employment so that the hiring process is not delayed.
• Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities, as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
• It is unacceptable to use the statement “See Resume” in place of responding to qualifying questions and entering work history.
• If you experience problems applying online, please call the People First Service Center at (877) 562-7287.

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 employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
• For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

DCF EMPLOYMENT DISCLOSURES

US 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.  For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov.

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 required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

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, and, if applicable, also be screened in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, F.S., and Chapter 408, F.S.  No applicant may begin employment until the background screening results are received, reviewed for any disqualifying offenses, and approved by the Agency.  Background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for State and Federal criminal records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and may include local criminal history checks through local law enforcement agencies.

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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.