INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER - 67013718

Requisition No: 855221 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER - 67013718

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67013718 

Salary:  $1,298.46 - $1,425.31 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 07/02/2025 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: 67013718

1st shift, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Rotating Days Off

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

CANDIDATE POOL: Future vacancies may be filled from this advertisement for a period of up to six months.

This posting may close prior to closing date.

 

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 including: 

• Health insurance (over 90% employer paid)
• $25,000 life insurance policy (100% employer paid)
• Dental, vision and supplemental insurances available at state rates
• State of Florida retirement package         
• Generous vacation and sick leave
• 10 paid holidays a year
• Career advancement opportunities
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities
• For additional benefit information available to State of Florida employees, go to http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com

 

The Agency for Persons with Disabilities (APD) works in partnership with local communities to support people with developmental disabilities in living, learning, and working in their communities. APD provides critical services and support for customers with developmental disabilities to reach their full potential. The Agency serves people with spina bifida, autism, Down syndrome, children ages 3-5 at high risk of developmental disabilities, cerebral palsy, Prader-Willi syndrome, Phelan-McDermid syndrome, and intellectual disabilities. There is no charge or co-payment for services provided through the Agency. www.apdcares.org

Join APD’s TACACHALE and be part of the team that MAKES A DIFFERENCE – NOT JUST A LIVING, impacting the lives of developmentally disabled adults!

 

SALARY RANGE

$33,760.00 - $37,136.00 Annually / $1,298.46 - $1,425.31 Bi-Weekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

 

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent holds a position of trust and adheres to the policies and procedures that govern the Agency for Persons with Disabilities and Tacachale to ensure the safety of the residents, employees, and visitors of Tacachale.

Patrols the grounds to ensure unoccupied buildings are secured, and to look for potentially hazardous situations or suspicious activity. Controls access to Tacachale, processes outgoing and incoming resident trips, assists emergency responders, and responds in all calls for assistance center wide. Answers incoming calls, connects callers to desired parties, documents resident incident reports, maintains several logs, monitors the fire alarm panel, and notifies officers as necessary. In emergencies, contacts the appropriate staff, which includes but is not limited to, all on-call staff, licensed independent practitioners, nurses, center monitors, administration, maintenance, and the Officer of the Day.

Compiles and prepares reports, both manually and via computer. This includes but is not limited to: Daily Activity Log, Automobile Accident Report, Security Field Report, Security Zone Checklist, Security Services Notification of Incident, and Unsecured Building Report.

Assists or performs routine fire drills as required, throughout campus.

Conducts vehicle inspections weekly, with cursory inspections daily. Maintains the cleanliness and condition of security vehicles.

Performs other related duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Florida Driver’s License.
  • If hired with an out-of-state license a valid Florida State driver’s license must be obtained within 30 days.
  • Corrective Lenses Restricted license are acceptable provided the driver wears the corrective lenses while operating a state vehicle.
• Must be willing to perform essential services before, during, and after an emergency.
• Must be willing to work beyond the normal work schedule to maintain minimum coverage levels and meet the needs of the Agency.
• Must maintain certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies (P