LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - 48008341

Date: Jan 9, 2025

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Requisition No: 844320

Agency: School for the Deaf & Blind

Working Title: LAW ENFORCEMENT LIEUTENANT - 48008341

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 48008341

Salary: $59,175.68 - $66,675.68

Posting Closing Date: 01/23/2025

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Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind (FSDB)

Law Enforcement Lieutenant (Career Service)

Position Number 48008341

Department: Campus Police

Who are we?

FSDB is a state public school available at no cost to eligible pre-K and K-12 students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or deafblind, including boarding and transportation services. FSDB is nationally recognized for its comprehensive educational services, designed for the unique communication and accessibility needs of students. FSDB also provides educational outreach programs for children ages 0-5 and their families. The FSDB experience provides students with the edge to do more, be more, and achieve more.

How you will make an impact

The incumbent of this position acts as a Law Enforcement Lieutenant and serves as the immediate supervisor to the assigned evening and midnight shift Law Enforcement Officers and Police Dispatchers/Duty Officers. As a sworn law enforcement officer, the incumbent is responsible for the pursuit, apprehension, and arrest of law violators or suspected law violators.

• Serves as the night shift Watch Commander. Oversees the assigned afternoon and midnight shift personnel. Assigns shift work schedules, reviews, and approves leave requests, coordinates work assignments, reviews and approves all paperwork submitted by personnel at the end of each shift. Plans, assigns, and directs investigations on the night shift. Supervises and coordinates the training and education activities regarding Crime Prevention, Emergency Preparedness and Planning, First Aid and Security for all students and School staff during the residential hours. Keeps the Chief briefed on all significant developments and issues. May serve in the absence of the Chief.

• Plans, organizes, and directs all night shift operations and activities, not limited to, but including, coordinating all activities during critical or emergency situations, selective enforcement operations and coordination of events with municipal and county law enforcement agencies. Completes administrative tasks and assignments. Communicates and meets with School staff on issues involving Campus Police services. Promotes Public Relations through collaboration with the School and its various departments. Coordinates law enforcement activities with other agencies requesting access to campus.

• Promotes quality leadership, provides guidance, and encourages professional development to assigned personnel. Supervises, develops and/or conducts in-service training programs for assigned personnel. Assists the Chief in conducting interviews of applicants for employment and applicant background investigations.

• Exercises independent judgment and decision-making skills. Assists in the formulation of policies and procedures. Prepares records and reports.

• Operates a computer and two-way communication equipment. Maintains equipment and inventories.

• Counsels assigned personnel and evaluates their work performance. Involved in new hire process.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief.

  Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of law enforcement principles and techniques;

• Knowledge of the criminal justice system;

• Knowledge of crime prevention and control procedures;

• Knowledge of arrest procedures;

• Skill in using restraint devices;

• Ability to work in dangerous and stressful situations;

• Ability to understand and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures;

• Ability to deal with individuals and critical situations in an effective manner; Ability to gather and preserve evidence;

• Ability to prepare, review and evaluate reports;

• Ability to describe facts and events accurately;

• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments;

• Ability to communicate effectively;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; Ability to prepare reports;

• Ability to analyze and interpret law enforcement data;

• Ability to maintain a valid state of Florida driver's license and meet FSDB requirements to operate a state vehicle according to the Transportation Policy;

• Ability to effectively interview suspects, complainants and witnesses;

• Ability to attain sign language proficiency level in accordance with FSDB O.P.P.1.24;

• Ability to complete training and administer skills acquired during CPR;

  Qualifications

  Four years of sworn law enforcement or sworn investigative experience.

  College education from an accredited institution can substitute at the rate of 30 semester or 45 quarter hours per year for a maximum of one year of the required experience.

  In addition to the above requirements, Florida Statute 943 requires that any person employed in this class must:

  (1) Be at least 19 years of age.

  (2) Be a citizen of the United States, notwithstanding any laws of the State to the contrary.

  (3) Be a high school graduate or its "equivalent" as the term may be determined by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission of the Department of Law Enforcement.

  (4) Not have been convicted of any felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement, nor have received a dishonorable or undesirable discharge from any of the Armed Forces of the United States. Any person who, after July 1, 1981, pleads guilty or nolo contendere to or is found guilty of a felony or of a misdemeanor involving perjury or a false statement shall not be eligible for employment or appointment as an officer, notwithstanding suspension of sentence or withholding of adjudication.

  (5) Have his/her processed fingerprints on file with the employing agency.

  (6) Have passed a physical examination by a licensed physician, based on specifications established by the Commission.

  (7) Have a good moral character as determined by a background investigation under procedures established by the Commission.

  (8) Possess a current certificate of compliance for basic employment certification issued by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission.

  Sign Language Requirements

  Applicants who are selected for hire will be required to attain Intermediate proficiency in sign language within four years of hire.

  Please note: The Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind provides education to acquire sign language skills.

  Hiring Salary Range: 12-month position, $59,175.68 - $66,675.68 annually. This range is inclusive of verified experience and education.

  *Base $59,175.68

  Associate Degree $1500.00

  Bachelor Degree $3000.00

  Master Degree $4500.00

  Additional Related and verified Full-time Experience (20 year max) @ $150.00 per year

  Sign Language Proficiency Level: Survival Plus $300.00, Intermediate $450.00, Advanced $600

  Hours: Sunday – Thursday 2pm to 10pm

  Vision

  FSDB will prepare each student for a lifetime of success.

  Mission

  The mission of FSDB is to utilize all available talent, energy, and resources to provide free appropriate public education for eligible sensory impaired students of Florida. As a school of academic excellence, the school shall strive to provide students an opportunity to access education services in caring, safe, unique learning environment to prepare them to be literate, employable, and independent lifelong learners. The school shall provide outreach services that include collaboration with district school boards and shall encourage input from students, staff, parents, and the community. As a diverse organization, the school shall foster respect and understanding for each individual. (Section 1002.36, Florida Statutes)

  Values

  Integrity & Respect – The FSDB community is a cohesive group that serves with honor, care, kindness and responsibility.

  Safety & Security – The FSDB community is committed to the protection and well-being of stakeholders.

  Innovation – The FSDB community welcomes change and embraces a continuous improvement mindset to encourage new methods to solve problems and foster creativity and growth.

  Trust – The FSDB community is committed to high quality services and accountability through honest, reliable and consistent actions.

  Our benefits include:

• Automatic enrollment into the Florida Retirement System.

• Medical insurance coverage is $90 per pay period for family coverage; $25 per pay period for employee only.

• Life insurance $25,000 is provided by the state at no cost to you for all FTE positions. Employees may purchase additional coverage.

• Low-cost supplemental benefit packages that include dental, vision, and much more.

• Professional development opportunities and ability to learn American Sign Language on campus at no cost.

• Tuition waiver program – earn up to 6 credit hours per semester at state universities.

• Biweekly accrual up to four (4) hours of sick leave and annual leave.

• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year.

  How You Will Grow

  FSDB provides staff members with opportunities to grow professionally, enhancing their ability to support students' growth. School- and state-required training and skills development is offered both online and in-person for academic and non-academic staff members.

  TO APPLY:

  Applications accepted through People First only.

  An attached resume is not a substitute for the information required on the application. It is the responsibility of all applicants to keep their application current.

  All members of the Florida Retirement System are required to contribute 3% of their salary on a pre-tax basis.

  To access additional information please log on to https://jobs.myflorida.com/joblist.html and in Keywords enter 48008341

  Take this opportunity to make a difference in a student’s life and become part of a great School. Apply today!

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 clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

Location:

ST AUGUSTINE, FL, US, 32084

Nearest Major Market:Jacksonville