INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER, LW - 67012678

Requisition No: 849230 

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER, LW - 67012678

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 67012678 

Salary:  $1,298.46 - $1,428.31 Biweekly 

Posting Closing Date: 04/06/2025 

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: Institutional Security Officer- Lead Worker

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER:  67012678

SHIFT: 1st Shift, 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 - $1,428.31 Biweekly

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent (Lead Worker) 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.

 

Plans in the absence of or in conjunction with the shift supervisor established workloads, work objectives and time utilization to achieve the most effective and efficient results.  Monitors ongoing work to determine if the work is being performed according to instructions and within established timeframes.  Provides technical assistance and training to ensure productivity, cost effectiveness and a safe work environment.  Motivates employees to improve the quality and quantity of work performed.  Communicates on a regular basis with employees both individually and in staff meetings.      

 

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