School Safety & Community Engagement Officer II

APCO International; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

APCO International seeks a Community School Officer 2 to perform routine armed security duties on school district property. The role reports to an immediate supervisor and focuses on safeguarding students, staff, and visitors while enforcing campus security procedures.

Key duties include patrolling premises, conducting safety checks, training staff on security measures, and responding to incidents. Requires security experience and relevant licenses or certifications in Florida.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED; training in security preferred.
• Two years of security or law enforcement experience; college experience may substitute.
• Current Florida D and G Security licenses or eligibility; guardian certificate or LE officer certification required.

Responsibilities

• Builds positive relationships with students, staff, and community.
• Instructs on crime prevention, safety, and security topics.
• Interacts with students during lunch periods and training staff on security procedures.
• Responds to calls for service and enforces district security rules.
• Performs checks of doors, gates, parking lots, and campus perimeter.
• Prepares records and reports; addresses safety hazards.

Skills

People skills

Two years security experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years security experience

Police academy/CPP substitution acceptable

Tools

Florida D & G Security licenses

School guardian certificate (CCL/OCSAS)

Job description

APCO International seeks a Community School Officer 2 to perform routine armed security duties on school district property. The role reports to an immediate supervisor and focuses on safeguarding students, staff, and visitors while enforcing campus security procedures.

Key duties include patrolling premises, conducting safety checks, training staff on security measures, and responding to incidents. Requires security experience and relevant licenses or certifications in Florida.