Security Parking Officer

Florida Institute of Technology; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida Tech is seeking a Parking Officer responsible for parking system usage, access control, and enforcement across campus. The role includes patrolling parking lots, coordinating parking programs for events, and maintaining permits and signage while ensuring safety information is communicated to the university community and visitors.

You may work during emergency situations, with alternate hours as needed, and collaborate with university staff to staff parking operations efficiently.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Additional certifications, licensing, degrees and/or training in law enforcement, security, or related fields is preferred.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license and maintain good driving record as determined by Florida Tech guidelines.
• Minimum of 0-2 years of relevant work experience required.
• Ability to conduct themselves professionally, with excellent acumen when interacting with university faculty, staff, students, dignitaries, and a multicultural community.

Responsibilities

• Patrolling campus parking lots and enforcing established rules and regulations.
• Assisting with planning and coordination of parking programs for campus events and information programs.
• Maintain parking records and equipment; provide safety information and directions to the university community and visitors.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

The Parking Officer will primarily be responsible for parking-related functions that include the parking system usage and access by the campus and general public as well as parking enforcement and regulation. The patrolling of campus parking lots, enforcing established rules and regulations, and performing community service functions related to parking. May be involved in the planning and coordination of parking programs such as parking and safety coordination for campus special events and parking information programs. Parking permits, signange, traffic direction and control. Keeping up with maintenance of parking records and equipment. Responsibilities Include: Patrolling campus parking lots, enforcing established rules and regulations, and performing community service functions related to the parking needs on campus Planning and coordination of parking programs such as parking and safety coordination for campus special events and parking information programs Parking permits, signange, traffic direction and control, and determmining staffing needs Maintenance of parking records and equipment Provide safety awareness through daily contact with the university community and visitors by providing general safety information, directions, and parking information May be required to work during emergency situations, which may require the officer to remain at the university until the emergency situation has terminated. Work designated alternate hours and perform other responsibilities as needed

Requirements Include: High School diploma or GED Additional certifications, licensing, degrees and/or training in law enforcement, security, or related fields is preferred Must have a valid Florida driver's license and maintain good driving record as determined by Florida Tech guidelines Minimum of 0-2 years of relevant work experience required Ability to conduct themsleves professionally, use of excellent acumen with university faculty, staff, students, dignitaries, and a multicultural community

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