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The School District of Lee County
Specialist, Safety and Security
Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed
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What they do
A Security Officer provides security for property at hospitals, hotels, warehouses or office buildings. Monitors entrances and patrols buildings, watches for intruders or vandals; reports building maintenance problems; deals with customers or visitors that create a disturbance in the building.
$34,152 / year median in Florida
+8% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Florida driver's license.
- Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate's degree.
- Two (2) years of security, law enforcement experience, public safety, corrections or military experience.
- One (1) year of experience working in a school, with students, or a youth program.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Clear and concise oral and written communication skills; organizational and management skills.
- Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the functional area of assignment.
- Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws/regulations related to student and employee privacy, public information, and records retention.
- Knowledge of and experience with industry-standard equipment, materials, practices, computers, and applications.
- Ability to professionally and effectively respond to customer needs and requests for service or assistance.
- Ability to listen and make astute observations regarding daily life, people, and surroundings.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and objective calm behavior in emergency situations.
- Ability to physically manage student conduct and conflict and intervene and de-escalate in a crisis situation as necessary.
- Ability to work a rotating and flexible schedule.
- Ability to maintain logs and prepare simple reports.
- Ability to stand for a prolonged period of time.
- If certified, ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.
Revised:
07/12/23 Responsibilities- Implement campus security, policies, and practices as directed by supervisor.
- Monitor student behavior at school locations, including before and after school programs.
- Monitor employee and public behavior for security purposes while at District locations.
- Report any security deficiencies or potential problems to supervisor.
- Maintain, store, and retrieve information in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner using standard office systems, equipment, and software.
- Screen and process the public and personnel upon entering or leaving the site.
- Assist in student discipline and monitor attendance according to current behavior management plans and policies.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with District personnel, parents, students, and the public; work collaboratively as a team.
- Respect confidential information and the privacy of students, staff, and parents.
- If certified, administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies per certification training guidelines.