UNIFORMED SECURITY OFCR-DISTRICT

About the role

The security officer position within Safety and Security’s OCPS District Police is responsible for ensuring the security and environmental safety of district-owned and operated main centralized office locations, including the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center (RBELC), Orlando Technical College (OTC), and other non-school district based sites.

Responsibilities

• Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous, and empathetic manner, representing OCPS positively.
• Provides security at ID checkpoints, ensuring visitors are properly cleared and escorted by the appropriate department.
• Verifies employee and student credentials for access to respective locations.
• Supports board meetings and activities by providing security services.
• Directs and assists employees, visitors, and guests during board meetings and emergencies.
• Conducts security patrols and checks of RBELC, OTC, and other non-school district facilities.
• Identifies, reports, and resolves security breaches.
• Represents the district in matters involving security, access, and property control.
• Conducts random and directed safety screenings.
• Utilizes cameras to monitor property owned or operated by the School Board of Orange County.
• Communicates effectively with the security team, district police, and district employees.
• Works effectively with others to ensure a safe learning and working environment.
• Responds to distress calls, duress alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents.
• Collaborates with other security officers to ensure effective protection and coverage.
• Performs workspace and equipment inspections as directed.
• Utilizes computers and tablets with proficiency; learns new software programs and security systems as needed.
• Completes daily reports, including security and monitoring activities, daily activities, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
• Operates assigned transportation vehicle and performs routine washing and maintenance.
• Provides timely and accurate reporting.
• Remains observant at all times; greets staff, guests, and vendors attentively.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Three (3) years previous security, military, law enforcement, or correctional experience
• Demonstrated investigative and interpersonal communication skills for addressing potentially hazardous circumstances
• Strong interpersonal skills, good observation skills, and judgement
• Successful completion and ability to remain current in CPI, first aid, and CPR training
• Able to obtain and maintain a valid state driver's license
• Able to obtain and remain up to date on mandated training classes required for the position
• Satisfactory district background investigation

Qualifications

• Considered essential personnel during emergencies and can be held over or called back to a district location at all times.

Skills

• Data Utilization
• Human Interaction
• Equipment, Machinery, Tools, and Materials Utilization
• Verbal Aptitude
• Mental Aptitude
• Functional Reasoning
• Situational Reasoning

Benefits

• Reasonable accommodations provided to qualified individuals with disabilities.