Security Officer

Eastern Florida State College; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Florida State College is seeking a part-time Security Officer on the Cocoa Campus to safeguard students, staff, guests, and facilities. The role operates under EFSC Security Dept.

supervision via Lyneer Staffing Solutions and requires adherence to college policies and security procedures. The position demands a high school diploma or GED, a Florida driver’s license, and a clean background with fingerprinting and drug screening.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Florida Class D Security License is preferred but not required; candidates will be expected to obtain it after hire.
• A vigorous background investigation, fingerprinting and drug screening are required.
• Valid Florida Driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure security and safety of EFSC students, faculty, staff, visitors, and facilities on the Cocoa Campus.
• Enforce College policies and regulations and monitor access to campus buildings.
• Coordinate with EFSC Security Dept. under Lyneer Staffing Solutions supervision.

Skills

Legal guidelines knowledge

Ethical and dependable

Valid Florida driver’s license

Fingerprinting & drug screening

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Florida Class D Security License (preferred, not required; to be obtained after hire)

Job description

Eastern Florida State College is currently seeking applications for the part-time position of Security Officer on the Cocoa Campus.

Salary & Benefit

The hourly rate is $16.00. This position has been approved for up to 32 hours per week. Officers may be permitted to work more than their scheduled hours if funding is available and an operational need exits.

Position Concept

Ensure security and safety of EFSC students, faculty, staff, visitors, and physical facilities; enforce College policies and regulations on the Cocoa Campus. This position is available through Lyneer Staffing Solutions; however, applicants are under the supervision of EFSC Security Dept.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid Class D Security License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services preferred, but not required. Selected candidates will be expected to obtain a Class D Security License from the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services after being hired, at the discretion of the College.
• Previous or current law enforcement, corrections, or Probation Officers are preferred.
• Knowledge of legal guidelines for security and public safety.
• Ethical, confident and dependable.
• Valid Florida Motor Vehicle Operator’s license.
• A review of Social Media activity will be part of the candidate evaluation process.
• This position will require successful fingerprinting and substance screening. The candidate chosen will be required to pay the associated fees (currently $36.00/$65.15). The fingerprinting and substance screening fees ($36.00/$65.15) are non-refundable.

Candidates selected for Armed Security

• Must pass a vigorous background investigation to include fingerprint screening and drug testing.

Minimum physical qualifications

• Acceptable eyesight (with/without correction/aid).
• Acceptable hearing (with or without hearing aid).
• Light lifting and carrying (up to 50 lbs.).
• Climbing stairs.
• Walking long distances.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Bending, driving and pushing.
• Color, depth, and texture perception.
• Occasionally works inside in an office environment.
• Must adapt to frequent interruptions due to telephones, staff, student, and other customer traffic.
• Works outside in various weather conditions.
• Exposure to dust, pollen, disease, pathogens.
• Uneven surfaces.
• Bright/dim light.
• Poorly-ventilated areas.
• Noisy conditions.
• Heights.

Notes

Applications will be accepted indefinitely; however, the College reserves the right to extend or conclude searches without notice.

Note To Applicant

Applications will not be considered after the deadline date unless justifiedand approved for exception by the Associate Vice President of Human Resources. All successful applicants mustcomplete New Employee Orientation prior to beginning work.

Nondiscrimination Statement

Eastern Florida State College is dedicated to providing a nondiscriminatory environment which promotes equal access, equal educational opportunity, and equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of age,race, national origin, color, ethnicity, genetic information, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, marital status, veteran status, ancestry, or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment.

Accreditation Statement

Eastern Florida State College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate and associate degrees,as well as specialized certificate programs. Questions about the accreditation of Eastern Florida State College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Collegesat 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling 404-679-4500, or by using information available on the SACSCOC's website.