Community Patrol Officer

Ocean Reef Community Association; Key Largo (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Reef Community Association seeks a Community Patrol Officer to provide general security across all Ocean Reef locations, including vehicle and foot patrols, traffic control, and crime prevention.

The role includes responding to emergencies, conducting investigations, and submitting clear reports. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential for building positive community relations and ensuring public safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; higher degree preferred.
• 1–2 years of prior security or related experience preferred.
• Florida Class D Security License or ability to obtain within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Patrol and deter crime across Ocean Reef Community Association locations; enforce policies and community ordinances.
• Respond to emergencies and provide aid; assist with disabled or lost vehicles.
• Prepare and submit accurate incident reports and maintain logs.
• Conduct site inspections for safety compliance and report violations promptly.
• Provide security escorts and manage traffic control as needed.
• Promote positive community relations and safety awareness.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Public interaction

Radio operation

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma

Criminal Justice degree preferred

Tools

Class D Security License

Job description

The Community Patrol Officer (CPO) performs general security services to all locations in the Ocean Reef Community, including vehicle, foot patrol, traffic control, crime control, investigations, Emergency Medical Services backup and public assistance.

SPECIFIC DUTIES (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO)

• Ensures compliance with Ocean Reef Community Association (ORCA) policies and procedures, standard operating procedure, and direction of public safety management.
• Patrols to deter crime, maintain the peace, and enforce community ordinances.
• Enforces traffic laws and regulations including speed monitoring, parking regulations, safety compliance, and golf cart use.
• Conducts routine inspections of construction sites within the community to ensure compliance with safety regulations, local ordinances, and site security requirements, reporting any violations or concerns promptly.
• Assists with disabled and lost vehicles.
• Responds to emergency calls and renders aid.
• Makes preliminary investigations of criminal and non-criminal offenses.
• Submits accurate and complete reports as required by standard operation procedures and department directives.
• Provides security escorts as required.
• Maintains logs and records of all events on assigned shift.
• Promotes positive interactions within the community in order to enhance relations with the public and improve safety.
• May be assigned additional duties as deemed necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong organizational and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to react quickly and courteously with the public.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions.
• Skill in use of assigned equipment.
• Requires frequent use of radios, sirens, emergency lights and patrol cars.
• Requires the use of various reports, field contact cards, tickets, directories, maps and lists of residents and members.
• Ability to use and wear protective equipment.
• Required to stand, talk or listen.
• Required to walk, run, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects, ID cards, reports, tickets, and reach with hands and arms.
• Specific vision abilities are required by this job, including close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Required to recognize specific colors, designs and logos.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move over 50 pounds.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent is required. An associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Criminal Justice or a related field is preferred.

Experience: One to two (1-2) years of prior experience required. Prior experience as a Class D Security Officer, Certified Law Enforcement, or Military experience is preferred.

Licenses, Certificates, or Other:

• Florida Class D Security License or be able to obtain License within three (3) months of hire.

The deadline to apply is October 30, 2026.

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