Florida / Department of Children and Families / Institutional Security Specialist I

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Institutional Security Specialist I

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

75 employees hold this title in Department of Children and Families. Median total compensation for the role is $47,550, above the department median of $44,325.

Employees: 75
Total payroll: $3.7M
Role median: $47,550
Agency median: $44,325
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$45,990$59,121+

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How total compensation varies among the 75 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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Institutional Security Specialist I is held in 2 Florida departments. In Department of Children and Families, the median of $47,550 ranks #1 of 2.

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Rex Barr

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$63,201

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $63,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,201
Hire date: 1991-02-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 009262

Rex Barr is a Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 35 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $63,201.

Anthony Davis

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$62,388

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $62,388
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,388
Hire date: 1998-05-29
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 007045

Anthony Davis is a Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1998 (about 28 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $62,388.

Will Bryant Jr

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$55,583

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $55,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,583
Hire date: 2002-01-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Henry

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 004973

Will Bryant Jr works as a Institutional Security Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service as a salaried employee. Will earned $55,583 in 2026.

Christopher Harrell

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$55,371

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $55,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,371
Hire date: 2014-04-11
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 005797

Christopher Harrell is a Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 12 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $55,371.

Tara Robinson

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,136

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $54,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,136
Hire date: 1998-11-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eyvette

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 004911

At Department of Children and Families, Tara Robinson serves as a Institutional Security Specialist I within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,136.

Tiffany Canidate

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$54,016

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $54,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,016
Hire date: 2008-07-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lorene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 071985

Tiffany Canidate holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,016.

Brian Varn

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$53,541

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $53,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,541
Hire date: 1996-02-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 072302

Brian Varn holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 30 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,541.

Diedra Jeffery

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$52,936

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $52,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,936
Hire date: 2012-03-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 006041

Diedra Jeffery holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2012, they have about 14 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,936.

Gary Pittman

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$52,936

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $52,936
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,936
Hire date: 1990-08-31
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 010490

At Department of Children and Families, Gary Pittman serves as a Institutional Security Specialist I within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 36 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $52,936.

Wayne Parrish

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$52,009

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $52,009
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,009
Hire date: 1997-04-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 004910

Wayne Parrish holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,009.

Sherry Wood

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$51,988

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $51,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,988
Hire date: 1998-07-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 034588

Sherry Wood holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1998, they have about 28 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,988.

Derek Wilkes

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$51,875

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $51,875
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,875
Hire date: 2002-08-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 010507

At Department of Children and Families, Derek Wilkes serves as a Institutional Security Specialist I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,875.

Dineasi Smith

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$51,748

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $51,748
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,748
Hire date: 1998-02-20
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Yolonda

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 072306

Dineasi Smith is a Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $51,748.

Gilliam Lowe

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$51,169

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $51,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,169
Hire date: 2004-02-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Bryan

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 005870

Gilliam Lowe holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,169.

Devin Screen

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,989

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,989
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,989
Hire date: 2018-03-09
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Tyrel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 074326

At Department of Children and Families, Devin Screen serves as a Institutional Security Specialist I within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2018 (about 8 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,989.

Jabari Darby

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,569

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,569
Hire date: 2010-04-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Kenneth

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 032976

Jabari Darby works as a Institutional Security Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Jabari earned $50,569 in 2026.

Natalie Bowers

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,569

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,569
Hire date: 2003-10-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 073415

At Department of Children and Families, Natalie Bowers serves as a Institutional Security Specialist I within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,569.

Anthony Mcmillan

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,569

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,569
Hire date: 1990-12-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 004912

Anthony Mcmillan works as a Institutional Security Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service as a salaried employee. Anthony earned $50,569 in 2026.

Suzann Shiver

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,569

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,569
Hire date: 1999-01-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 008615

At Department of Children and Families, Suzann Shiver serves as a Institutional Security Specialist I within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,569.

Jonathan Bousted

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,539

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,539
Hire date: 2022-06-24
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Matthew

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 032985

Jonathan Bousted holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2022 (about 4 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $50,539.

Daryl Tyus

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$50,489

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $50,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,489
Hire date: 2024-11-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 009098

Daryl Tyus is a Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2024, they have about 2 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $50,489.

Allan Holmes

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$49,966

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $49,966
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,966
Hire date: 2007-06-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 032986

Allan Holmes holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,966.

Jarmal Mcclellan

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$49,857

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $49,857
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,857
Hire date: 2005-11-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ali

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 006026

At Department of Children and Families, Jarmal Mcclellan serves as a Institutional Security Specialist I within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 21 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,857.

Jalisa Tolobert

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$49,732

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $49,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,732
Hire date: 2013-10-25
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shantel

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 008379

At Department of Children and Families, Jalisa Tolobert serves as a Institutional Security Specialist I within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $49,732.

Robert Howell

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$49,498

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $49,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,498
Hire date: 2019-10-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Von

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 008810

Robert Howell holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,498.

Jeffery Lewis

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$49,353

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $49,353
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,353
Hire date: 2002-11-15
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 011203

Jeffery Lewis works as a Institutional Security Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 24 years as a salaried employee. Jeffery earned $49,353 in 2026.

Bruce Lau

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$49,093

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $49,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,093
Hire date: 2019-07-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 008898

Bruce Lau holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $49,093.

Chamona Donalson

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$49,043

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $49,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,043
Hire date: 2014-10-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Talisha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 006051

Chamona Donalson is a Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2014, they have about 12 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $49,043.

Martella Asbey

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,843

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $48,843
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,843
Hire date: 1985-09-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Christopher

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 010941

Martella Asbey works as a Institutional Security Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1985 (about 41 years) as a salaried employee. Martella earned $48,843 in 2026.

Lakeisha Hall

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,609

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $48,609
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,609
Hire date: 2017-10-06
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Ciera Dorothy

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 053103

Lakeisha Hall is a Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $48,609.

Kelly Brown

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,551

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $48,551
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,551
Hire date: 1997-04-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Mitchell

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 005586

Kelly Brown works as a Institutional Security Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years) as a salaried employee. Kelly earned $48,551 in 2026.

Princeton Hill

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,290

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $48,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,290
Hire date: 2017-11-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Matthew

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 034686

Princeton Hill holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2017, they have about 9 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,290.

Jacky Payne

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2025-02-21
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 006666

Jacky Payne works as a Institutional Security Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Jacky earned $48,133 in 2026.

Sasha Mccaskill

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2018-03-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Joyra-Levon

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 008052

Sasha Mccaskill works as a Institutional Security Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 8 years as a salaried employee. Sasha earned $48,133 in 2026.

Julius Dent

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$48,133

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $48,133
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,133
Hire date: 2022-02-18
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 011082

Julius Dent works as a Institutional Security Specialist I for Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. Julius earned $48,133 in 2026.

Bradley Woods

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,647

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $47,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,647
Hire date: 2015-06-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 006432

Bradley Woods is a Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,647.

Robert Cox

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,647

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $47,647
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,647
Hire date: 2013-11-08
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Shane

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 006060

Robert Cox holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,647.

Ewanya Sanders

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,550

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $47,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,550
Hire date: 1988-09-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L T

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 005408

At Department of Children and Families, Ewanya Sanders serves as a Institutional Security Specialist I within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 38 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $47,550.

Kyle Cosper

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,371

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $47,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,371
Hire date: 2017-02-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Jake

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 006428

Kyle Cosper is a Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $47,371.

Tanekira Redwine

Institutional Security Specialist I/Department of Children and Families

2026 total comp

$47,371

Sub-department: Mental Health Services
Base pay: $47,371
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,371
Hire date: 2016-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lashea

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 8237
Position Number: 006056

Tanekira Redwine holds the role of Institutional Security Specialist I at Department of Children and Families within Mental Health Services. Hired in 2016, they have about 10 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $47,371.