Crime Prevention Specialist (H)

Core Job Summary: The Crime Prevention Specialist develops, implements, and manages comprehensive crime prevention and safety programs across multiple sites. This role serves as the principal investigator for security-related incidents, ensuring thorough follow-up and resolution of security breaches. The Specialist collaborates with campus departments and external law enforcement agencies to enhance safety, reduce risk, and promote a secure environment. This position also supports compliance with federal and state reporting requirements and provides training and outreach to the organization’s community.

Responsibilities

• Act as principal investigator and provide follow-through on security reports that require correction.
• Investigate security violations, unusual occurrences, property losses, and other incidents.
• Conduct investigations, including evidence collection and analysis, across all UHealth System locations (Medical campus and satellite locations such as Kendall, Lennar, SoleMia, Doral, and others).
• Develop and manage special surveillance of high-loss areas and take proactive steps to reduce loss.
• Enforce all security measures, policies, procedures, and directives of management.
• Write detailed reports of security investigations and follow through with law enforcement agencies to ensure necessary action is taken; file and maintain all records while maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Assist in preparing and updating comprehensive security orders and procedures applicable to the security program.
• Identify new and improved methods to maximize the efficiency of the security protection program.
• Provide response to all departments for any matter pertaining to security.
• Demonstrate sound judgment, clear thinking, leadership, self-initiative, and the ability to handle emergency or stressful situations.
• Exhibit proactive skills to anticipate and address potential security/safety problems before they occur.
• Set and work flexible hours to ensure investigations and other issues are promptly and thoroughly addressed.
• Assist all departments in security matters and provide an interface to report and correct security problems.
• Understand University policies and procedures that pertain to all employees and may impact investigative techniques or outcomes.
• Provide in-service training for other departments and conduct new employee orientations.
• Maintain strong communication with departmental administrators and staff to keep them informed on actions taken to correct reported security/safety problems.
• Stay current with the latest crime trends, prevention technologies, and best practices to ensure the effectiveness of implemented strategies.
• Maintain accurate and organized records and files.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• FDLE certification.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.

Skills

• Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and demands.
• Ability to analyze, organize, and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary.
• Commitment to the University’s core values.
• Ability to work independently and/or in a collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in computer software (e.g., Microsoft Office).
• Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Valid State of Florida driver’s license.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental insurance.
• Tuition remission.

Job Status: Full-time