Trader (Institutional Municipal Bonds) jobs in Gainesville, FL

Requisition No: 827089

Agency: Agency for Persons with Disabilities

Working Title: INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER - 67040580

Position Number: 67040580

Salary: $1,260.00 - $1,386.00 Bi-Weekly

Posting Closing Date: 04/26/2024

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AGENCY FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

POSITION: INSTITUTIONAL SECURITY OFFICER

POSITION’S LOCATION: Tacachale – Gainesville, FL

POSITION NUMBER: Multiple Vacancies

WORKING HOURS: Mulitiple Shifts

OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY

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

$32,760.00 - $36,036.00 Annually / $1,260.00 - $1,386.00 Bi-Weekly

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 (PASS).
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• Employees of the Agency for Persons with Disabilities are required to demonstrate total commitment to outstanding customer service. This includes but is not limited to, acting in a responsive, professional, courteous manner with the employees, customers and public we serve at all times.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of:

• the methods of instructing and providing care to others

Ability to:

• lift 40 pounds.
• pay attention to details.
• follow verbal and written instructions.
• communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• use a computer.
• transfer calls.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

PROFILE COMPLETION

Applicants must complete all fields in the Candidate Profile, including their work history with the month and year.

Responses to Qualifying Questions must be verifiable in the Candidate Profile, and “see resume” will not be considered an acceptable response.

Resumes and other documentation can be attached to provide additional information, but this will not replace the required completed Candidate Profile.

All applicants should complete the online application process. If assistance is needed to apply for this position, please call the people first service center at 1-877-562-7287.

Responses to the qualifying questions are required to be considered for this position. Answers to the qualifying questions must be verifiable based on your submitted application.

RETIREE NOTICE

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be suspended or voided, and you will be required to repay all benefits received depending upon the date of your retirement.

DIRECT DEPOSIT PROGRAM

As a condition of employment, a person appointed to a position in the State Personnel System is required to participate in the Direct Deposit Program. Rather than receiving a paper paycheck, your funds will be deposited directly into your account at your financial institution. This will be accomplished by Electronic Funds Transfer. Banks, savings and loan associations, and credit unions are eligible to accept such deposits. Retirement funds are also required to be in the Direct Deposit Program.

BACKGROUND SCREENING REQUIREMENT

It is the policy of the Florida Agency for Persons with Disabilities that applicants for employment undergo Level 2 employment screening in accordance with the requirements of Chapter 435, Florida Statutes, as a condition of employment or being permitted to serve as a volunteer.

No applicant for a designated position will be employed or permitted to volunteer until the Level 2 screening results are received, reviewed, and approved by the Agency.

Level 2 background screening shall include, but not be limited to, fingerprinting for Statewide criminal and juvenile records checks through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, and Federal criminal records checks through the Federal Bureau of Investigation and may include local criminal records checks through local law enforcement agencies.

Pursuant to S. 110.1127(1), Florida Statutes, this position requires a background investigation, including fingerprinting.

APD only hires U.S. citizens, and those lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. APD participates in the U.S. government’s employment eligibility verification program (E-verify). E-verify is a program that electronically confirms an employee’s eligibility to work in the U.S. after completing the employment eligibility verification form (I-9).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

You may be required to provide your Social Security Number to conduct required verifications. Male candidates born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion in the Career Service, or appointment in the Selected Exempt Service (SES) or Senior Management Service (SMS) unless they are registered with the Selective Service System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS.

DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

THE STATE OF FLORIDA IS A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE. ALL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO REASONABLE SUSPICION DRUG TESTING IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 112.0455, F.S., DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.