Security Supervisor - South Florida State College

South Florida State College; Avon Park (FL); On-site; USD 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

South Florida State College is seeking a full-time unarmed security worker to supervise campus security officers and oversee scheduling and training. Work hours are Monday–Friday, 7:00 am–4:00 pm, with potential variation.

The role includes safety compliance, incident reporting, and event support on the Avon Park campus. Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, 3+ years in security (supervisory preferred), a valid Florida Security Officer license, and the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three (3)+ years security experience; supervisory exp. preferred.
• Must hold a valid Florida Security Officer license or obtain licensure within 60 days; polygraph may be required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Campus Security staff and perform security duties.
• Schedule, direct and evaluate security staff.
• Provide job orientation to new security officers.
• Check and maintain flags on campus flagpole; secure rooms and doors when not in use.
• Turn off lights when not in use; conduct visual inspection of fire prevention equipment.
• Inspect student areas, pool area, and exterior fire escapes; ensure safety and access control.
• Patrol parking areas, issue tickets, and assist campus community per policy.
• Prepare security logs and note issues for correction; document vehicle and access details.
• Assist with events, incidents/accidents reporting, and Threat Management Team forms.
• Oversee fleet maintenance of golf carts/vehicles; maintain maintenance records.
• Assist staff with training/licensing requirements; organize safety committee meetings.
• Act as CSA/responsible person for Title IX and Clery Act compliance; participate in required trainings.
• Contribute to planning and institutional effectiveness; comply with laws and college policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Word

E-mail

Reading & Writing

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

DMV license (Class E)

Job description

South Florida State College is an open-access, higher education institution dedicated to providing a learning-centered environment through quality programs, training, and services. Working in partnership with organizations and communities, the college provides leadership and a comprehensive range of opportunities for the educational, cultural, and economic development of the service district.

SFSC is proud to be tobacco-free.

Job Description:

Full-time, year-round position to serve as unarmed security worker, and to oversee the supervision, scheduling, and training of campus security officers. Work schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. (May vary as needed.)

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as a working supervisor, supervising the Campus Security staff and performing security duties.
• Schedules, directs and evaluates security staff.
• Provides job orientation to new security officers.
• Checks and maintains appropriate quality flags on campus flagpole.
• Checks inside and outside of building and locks doors when rooms are not in use.
• Turns off lights when not in use.
• Conducts visual inspection of fire prevention equipment in buildings to see that the equipment is operational.
• Checks student areas on regular basis.
• Checks pool area and secures when not in use.
• Conducts random visual inspection of exterior fire escapes to insure no one is using them for entrance or exit of building except for emergency.
• Patrols parking area on a regular basis, writes parking tickets, and assists people per College policies.
• Prepares a security log each shift and lists any problems that need to be corrected, such as replacement of lights, inspects in building, motors not running properly, roof leaks, etc. Notes person entering buildings after duty hours and lists the type of cars, College decal number, license number, etc. Does not publicize security stations.
• Assists with College special events (including traffic control in parking lots, etc.) as needed.
• Assists Security Officers with Incident/Accident Report writing. Reviews all reports for completeness and accuracy before submission.
• Assists in the completion of Threat Management Team case forms.
• Oversees fleet maintenance of golf carts and vehicles, including logging maintenance records for each vehicle.
• Assists staff with obtaining training and licensing requirements.
• Organizes and facilitates quarterly college wide safety committee meetings.
• Acts as a Campus Security Authority (CSA)/responsible person for Title IX and Clery Act compliance. Must participate in all required CSA/responsible person training.
• Contributes to unit planning, assessment, and college institutional effectiveness efforts.
• Acts in accordance with local, state, and federal laws/regulations as well as College policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Educational:High school diploma or equivalency required. Must be able to read and write effectively and be knowledgeable on fire prevention and safety practices.

Experiential:Minimum of three (3) years of experience in performing security work required; supervisory experience preferred.

Other:Must hold a valid DMV driver's license (class E or higher). Must be willing to submit to a polygraph examination. Must hold a current State of Florida Security Officer license (Class D or higher) or be willing to attend training and secure licensure within the first sixty (60) days of employment. Knowledge of computers and software including MS Word and E-mail required.

Additional Information:

Reports To:Director, Safety and Risk Management

Supervises: Security Officers

Posting Date:October 13, 2026

Starting Annual Salary Range:$37,458 - $39,579 ($18.01 - $09.03 per hour)

SOUTH FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE IS AN EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY INSTITUTION

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