MENTAL HEALTH SECURITY SPECIALIST - 60073403

State of Florida; Macclenny (FL); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Mental Health Security Specialist position at Northeast Florida State Hospital in Macclenny provides critical security support within the SAMH framework, ensuring the safety of residents, staff, and facilities. You will patrol grounds, manage entrances, and coordinate responses to incidents.

This is a professional, fast-paced role requiring teamwork, independent judgment, and adherence to state hospital policies.

Responsabilidades

• Patrol grounds by foot or by vehicle to protect buildings and living areas; inspect for hazards, contraband, unauthorized persons, and eloping residents.
• Respond to calls for assistance or emergencies related to resident disturbances, medical emergencies, fires and other disaster situations; maintain physical control of combative residents.
• Operate the Welcome Center; log visitors and staff, observe for unauthorized entry and all vehicles for items that should be bolted down or locked inside

Descripción del empleo

MENTAL HEALTH SECURITY SPECIALIST - 60073403

Date: Oct 17, 2026

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Requisition No:883317

Agency: Children and Families

Working Title: MENTAL HEALTH SECURITY SPECIALIST - 60073403

The Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) isthe 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 an 800-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 MULTI-HIRE OPPORTUNITY

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as the Mental Health Security Specialist within our 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:

• Patrol grounds by foot or by vehicle for the protection and security of buildings, equipment, living areas, and fenced-in areas; inspect for hazards, contraband, unauthorized persons, and eloping residents. Conduct searches to find and retrieve missing and eloped residents. Assist in coordinating these searches with other agencies. Inspect and maintain all equipment assigned to the Security Department.
• Respond to calls for assistance or for emergencies relating to resident disturbances, CSU admissions, medical emergencies, fires and other types of disaster situations. Responsible for the physical control of combative residents.
• Operate the Welcome Center; log in visitors and staff, observe for unauthorized entry and all vehicles for items that should be bolted down or locked inside