Mental Hlth Securty Spec Shft Supv - Ses

mental hlth securty spec shft supv - ses -

date: sep 16, 2025

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requisition no:858119

agency: children and families

working title: mental hlth securty spec shft supv - ses -

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.

northeast florida state hospital (nefsh) is a 613-bed, licensed mental health treatment facility that provides person-centered services to adults suffering from severe and persistent mental illness. The hospital, located in macclenny, was established in 1959 and is the largest state operated civil treatment facility.

northeast florida state hospital 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 mental health security specialist
shift supervisor - ses within the security department
. 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:

• this position functions as the mental health security administrative supervisor and assists mental health security chief with the management and direct supervision of the security department for a very large mental health institution. The incumbent in this position is a working supervisor that responds to calls for service.
• supervise and participate in securing the environment by patrolling activities for the protection and security of buildings, living areas, the people we serve, materials, equipment and fenced-in areas; inspect for fire hazards, unauthorized personnel and eloping individuals.
• supervise and participate in the inspection inside buildings for the security of doors, entrance of unauthorized persons, and the safeguarding and protection of property, equipment and materials of the department, the people we serve and employees.
• investigate reported thefts and destruction of department property.
• supervise's assigned mental health security specialists and centrex operator in their areas of responsibilities.
• develop and provide standards of performance, identifying strengths and areas of improvement as an ongoing evaluation of performance.
• administer consistent and appropriate disciplinary actions after consulting with the mental health security chief.
• respond to calls for service with subordinates to gather knowledge for future evaluations, and monitors maintenance of equipment and supplies utilized to reduce cost controllable expense.
• compile, maintain and track pertinent information and stats to assist in special assignments , performance improvement and cqi projects.
• responsible for timely preparation and posting of the matrix work schedules to ensure the department is functioning at an optimum level.
• monitor and approve timecards and leave request in the kronos system.
• responsible for the oversight and monitoring of overtime and proper usage and enforcement of the stay-over procedure for minimum staffing coverage for all three shifts.
• provides and coordinates officers to accompany transports to other facilities, doctor visits, court appearances and other places individuals may be required to appear.
• ensures security department vehicles get routine maintenance and coordinates vehicle availability while other vehicles are being serviced or repaired.
• responsible for implementing new policies and procedures within the department.
• consults with staff development and training department to ensure compliance with specified mandatory training.
• substitute by proxy in the absence of the mental health security chief as requested.
• notify the mental health security chief in the event of unusual occurrences with all pertinent information…