Security Officer I

About the role

The Security Officer I is responsible for crime prevention and mitigation through various patrol methods, traffic education and enforcement, and incident investigation.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies of a medical, criminal, and/or mechanical nature.
• Investigates incidents that occur, interviews participants and witnesses, completes incident reports, and documents these instances.
• Patrols College properties to ensure a safe environment for college students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Utilizes patrol techniques to prevent/deter crime, including walking, camera monitoring, and driving.
• Provides traffic education enforcement, and traffic management to the College community to prevent accidents and congestion via courtesy warnings and citations.
• Opens and locks down buildings at the close of classes and operations.
• Records information on persons entering buildings after business hours and identifies persons on College property when the college is closed.
• Provides customer service to College personnel, students, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Performs other duties that may be required or assigned.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Valid Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of employment, with acceptable driving record.
• Certified in CPR/First Aid. If not currently certified, must become certified within six months of employment.
• Security or related training certificate that meets or exceeds security requirements under Florida Statute 493 Class D License required. Certification must be kept current and active.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability and ability to make quick decisions in emergency situations.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to enforce regulations consistently.
• Ability to describe people and objects in accurate detail.
• Ability to operate a computer and its software, compose concise and comprehensive reports in Microsoft Word or other incident reporting software and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.

Skills

• Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to enforce regulations consistently.
• Ability to describe people and objects in accurate detail.
• Ability to operate a computer and its software.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Benefits

Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks).

A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages.

Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center.

FRS retirement and other options.

Professional Development and Paid Tuition Free on campus parking.

Pay

Beginning salary of $33,274 commensurate with education and experience.

Schedule

37.5 hour work week.