Security Officer 2

APCO International; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hillsborough County Public Schools is seeking a Security Officer 2 to perform routine armed security duties on school district property. The role operates under supervision and handles calls, inspections, and reports to support campus safety.

Responsibilities include enforcing traffic regulations, preparing offense reports, assisting law enforcement as needed, and coordinating with visitors. Qualifications emphasize a high school diploma or GED and security-related experience or training.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service that may include burglary, criminal mischief, theft incidents, disturbances/disorders on/in school district facilities
• Enforces school or site traffic and parking regulations and performs routine personnel ground safety accident investigations
• Prepares required records and/or offense reports, inspects for fire/safety hazards, answers questions, and guides visitors/guests
• Recommends and analyzes information relative to proactive and reactive district security measures and countermeasures
• Prepares and reviews for accuracy required records and/or offense reports, and assists local law enforcement agencies as required or requested
• Performs any other duties as assigned

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Security Officer 2 performs routine armed security duties on school district property in accordance with standard policies and procedures. The Security Officer 2 performs duties under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor, who evaluates performance through observation of work, periodic conferences, critiques, and/or records of reports.

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responds to calls for service that may include burglary, criminal mischief, theft incidents, disturbances/disorders on/in school district facilities, truancy, worthless check collection, campus security, bus stop incidents, and/or traffic control for magnet bus ramps.
• Enforces school or site traffic and parking regulations and performs routine personnel ground safety accident investigations.
• Prepares required records and/or offense reports, inspects for fire/safety hazards, answers questions, and guides visitors/guests.
• Recommends and analyzes information relative to proactive and reactive district security measures and countermeasures.
• Prepares and reviews for accuracy required records and/or offense reports, and assists local law enforcement agencies as required or requested.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job successfully.

Education:

A high school diploma or GED. Degree or formal training insecurity preferred.

Experience:

Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience in security or Law Enforcement. Verified college experience may substitute on a year-for-year basis for each year of the experience requirement. Satisfactory completion of a recognized police academy, or satisfactory US military service, or certification as an ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) may substitute for the two years of experience.

Certificates/Licenses/Registrations:

Current Florida "D" and "G" Security license or eligibility to obtain these licenses prior to being hired. Additionally, either (1) issuance and continued maintenance of a school guardian certificate by the Hillsborough County Sheriff pursuant to section 30.15(1)(k), Florida Statutes or (2) qualify as a “Law Enforcement Officer” pursuant to section 943.10, Florida Statutes and be certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission within the Department of Law Enforcement.

Language Skills:

Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Writes routine reports and correspondence. Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.

Continuous Notification of Nondiscrimination

Pursuant to Title VI, Title IX, Section 504/Title II and other civil rights regulations, the School District of Hillsborough County does not discriminate nor tolerate harassment on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, marital status, genetic information or pregnancy in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices; and it will take immediate action to eliminate such harassment, prevent its recurrence, and address its effects. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Dr. Pansy Houghton, Executive Officer, Compliance. 813-272-4000; Email Pansy Houghton; 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33602.

Office for Civil Rights Compliance

Reasonable Accommodation for Individual with Disabilities

Hillsborough County Public Schools (District) is committed to providing individuals with disabilities an equal opportunity to participate in and benefit from the District’s programs, activities, and services.

Individuals may request reasonable accommodations from the District that they believe will enable them to have such equal opportunity to participate in our programs, activities, and services.

Requests for reasonable accommodations can be made at any time. However, making the request in advance of a meeting, conference call, or visit will help ensure that the District is able to fulfill the request. For certain requests, such as requests for sign language interpretation, the District requests at least two-weeks advance notice.

To request reasonable accommodations, please contact: your school site or Dr. Pansy Houghton, Executive Officer, Compliance. 813-272-4000; Email Pansy Houghton; 901 E. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, Florida 33602.