Institutional Security Officer

INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER -

Date:
Jul 13, 2026

$34,760.00 – $38,236.00 Annually ($1,336.92 – $1,470.62 Bi-Weekly)

The hiring salary may exceed the maximum posted salary.

• 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
• Tuition waiver for state college/university courses
• Training opportunities

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, looking for potential hazards or suspicious activity. Controls access to Tacachale, processes outgoing and incoming resident trips, assists emergency responders, and responds to 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.

Compiles and prepares reports, both manually and via computer.

Assists or performs routine fire drills as required.

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

Performs other related duties as required.

• 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 (PASS).
• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.
• Employees must demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service, acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers and public at all times.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or otherwise authorized to work in the United States.

Knowledge of
:

• Safety procedures required in security.
• Computer applications such as Microsoft Office.

Ability to:

• Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Communicate effectively (both verbally and in writing).
• Transfer calls using a switchboard console.
• Maintain certification in Prevention and Safety Strategies Training (PASS).
• Maintain certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and Direct Care In-Service (DCI).

Skills in:

• Exercising good judgement.
• Situational awareness.

Applicants are required to undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with Florida statutes, including fingerprinting for statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and federal criminal records checks through the FBI.

Pursuant to Florida Law, 110.211

F. S., the State of Florida is an EEO employer.