Security Officer I

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 29,946 - 36,601; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Paid time off

Health insurance

Wellness incentives

Tuition assistance

Parking on campus

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking a Security Officer I to support crime prevention and incident response across campus. You will patrol grounds, monitor surveillance, and enforce safety rules to protect personnel and property.

The role requires strong communication, ability to document incidents, and flexible scheduling to cover emergencies and shifts. Valid FL driver’s license and CPR/First Aid certification are required or achievable within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
• Security or related training certificate that meets Florida Statute 493 Class D requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responds to emergencies of a medical, criminal, and/or mechanical nature.
• Investigates incidents, interviews participants and witnesses, completes incident reports.
• Patrols College properties to ensure safety for students, faculty, staff and visitors.
• Operates patrol methods including walking, camera monitoring, and vehicle patrol.
• Provides traffic education, enforcement, and management to prevent accidents and congestion.
• Opens and locks buildings at close of operations and monitors entry after hours.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision making under pressure

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR/First Aid certification

Security training certificate (FL Statute 493 Class D)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Incident reporting software

Job description

DESCRIPTION: The Security Officer I is accountable for crime prevention and mitigation through vehicle, on foot, surveillance cameras, and various patrol methods. Provides traffic education and enforcement to the College community to prevent accidents and congestion. Provides a safe environment and protection of College personnel/property using industry-standard crime prevention techniques to minimize or reduce campus crimes. Investigates and documents security-related incidents that occur on campus.

Responsibilities DESCRIPTION: The Security Officer I is accountable for crime prevention and mitigation through vehicle, on foot, surveillance cameras, and various patrol methods. Provides traffic education and enforcement to the College community to prevent accidents and congestion. Provides a safe environment and protection of College personnel/property using industry-standard crime prevention techniques to minimize or reduce campus crimes. Investigates and documents security-related incidents that occur on campus.

Essential Functions

• Responds to emergencies of a medical, criminal, and/or mechanical nature.
• Investigates incidents that occur, interviews participants and witnesses, completes incident reports, and document these instances.
• Patrols College properties to ensure a safe environment for college students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Utilizes patrol techniques to prevent/deter crime, including but not limited to, walking, camera monitoring, and driving.
• Provides traffic education enforcement, and traffic management to the College community to prevent accidents and congestion via courtesy warnings and citations.
• Opens and locks down buildings at the close of classes and operations.
• Records information on persons entering buildings after business hours and identifies persons on College property when the college is closed.
• Provides customer service to College personnel, students, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Performs other duties that may be required or assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Valid Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain a Florida driver’s license within 30 days of employment, with acceptable driving record.
• Certified in CPR/First Aid. If not currently certified, must become certified within six months of employment.
• Security or related training certificate that meets or exceeds security requirements under Florida Statute 493 Class D License required. Certification must be kept current and active.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as a security officer/guard or in a position with similar duties.

Special Requirements

• Due to the need for emergency adjustments of work schedules or for campus emergencies, the following are necessary for this position:
• In-residence telephone service or cell phone
• Dependable transportation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, as well as critical thinking ability and ability to make quick decisions in emergency situations.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to enforce regulations consistently.
• Ability to describe people and objects in accurate detail.
• Ability to operate a computer and its software, compose concise and comprehensive reports in Microsoft Word or other incident reporting software and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor and interact effectively with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Committed to working in a multicultural environment.

Physical Ability Assessment

Per College Policy 1.020 and 2.020, and College Procedure 2.0350:

• Final hire/appointment of a candidate offered employment in this position is contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of a job-related physical ability assessment.
• Current employees may be referred for a job-related physical ability assessment or reassessment upon their supervisor’s recommendation and subsequent approval by the Office of Human Resources, or upon the recommendation of the Office of Human Resources.

WORK ENVIRONMENT And SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Works primarily outdoors and is exposed to sun and other weather conditions.
• Must be able to walk or remain stationary for long periods and regularly climb stairs.
• Must be able to run when necessary and maneuver in small spaces.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Acceptable eyesight with/without corrective aid and ability to distinguish colors.
• Various work locations and hours including overnights, evenings, weekends, and call-backs for emergency situations.
• While on duty, be dressed appropriately for assigned duties.
• Required to drive College vehicles.

This description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.

The College anticipates that the position incumbent must be available throughout the workday and, on some occasions, after regular work hours. Therefore, as a condition of employment, the incumbent is expected to carry a personal cell phone and is required to provide their current cell phone number to the Office of Human Resources and to their immediate supervisor.

This position is eligible for Veteran’s Preference.

Pay Benefits And Work Schedule

Are you ready to grow your career and make an impact in changing the lives of our students? Seminole State College of Florida has a great opportunity to join our growing team of diverse faculty and staff!

Qualifications

We offer competitive pay with a beginning salary of $33,274 commensurate with education and experience exceed the required qualifications, plus an attractive including:

• Flexible work options with a 37.5 hour work week and generous paid time off (holidays, annual and sick leave, and College Breaks)
• A variety of paid health and life insurance coverages
• Wellness incentives and free gym membership at the Raider Fitness Center
• FRS retirement and other options
• Professional Development and Paid Tuition
• Free on campus parking

Conditions of Employment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at Seminole State College must reside in the State of Florida at the time of hire and may be subject to background investigations and fingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; and Seminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal background checks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees, and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for one year or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine which background checks shall be conducted for each position, based upon its review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of the position. These include, but are not limited to, positions that have access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas and confidential information; positions that are the capability to create, delete, and alter records; and positions that are responsible for the care and instruction of children. The College will conduct various types of background checks which may include, but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver's license check, previous employment and references.

How To Apply

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (To ensure full consideration all of the following documents must be attached to the application prior to the closing date):

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts showing the date of degree conferral; this applies to Seminole State College employees as well as external candidates (unofficial copies accepted for application purposes). Please note: Official Transcripts are REQUIRED upon hire.
• Letters of recommendation are strongly encouraged.

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This position is eligible for Veteran’s preference. To claim Veteran's Preference, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer and strictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender, veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

Other Information

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’s Preference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered job applicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributions made by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’s military service background when filling job positions not covered by Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy of your DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claim Veterans' Preference.

Holders Of Degrees From Institutions Outside The Usa

Individuals who have completed college or university course work at an institution in a country other than the United States are required to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts and degrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of the organizations approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services.