Job description
Florida Tech Department of Security Officers are responsible for campus surveillance and the patrol of buildings in order to provide a visible presence to deter crime; responding to all emergencies and routine calls for services in a timely manner and coordinate with police, fire and or medical response. Providing general safety information through daily interaction with the Campus Community, monitoring campus, special events and parking areas; assisting members of the community, enforcing traffic and parking regulations, as well as dispatching calls and answering Campus Security telephones are all additional responsibilities required by the position. The position requires minor physical exertion (push, pull, carry and lift up to 25 pounds) and have the ability to sustain standing and/or walking for lengthy periods of time without rest or assistance. Department of Security Officers works within a 24 hour, 7 days a week operation and due to the nature of the position, Security Officers will be expected to work an 80 hour pay cycle with a fluctuating schedule: inclusive of holidays, nights and weekends.
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Job Responsibilities:
- Serve as a visible and proactive university represent vie 24/7, provide a secure environment for the university students, affiliates, and visitors.
- Conduct patrols via foot, bicycle, golf cart, and vehicle, provide services, access functions and escorts as requested.
- Provide safety awareness through daily contact with the university community and visitors by providing general safety information, directions, and parking information.
- Identify actual or potential safety hazards or conditions and coordinate a
- resolution with the appropriate department or area.
- Provide assistance to university personnel in matters involving potential
- violations to University policy wherein conduct or behavioral expectations are disruptive to the mission of the university.
- Respond to all emergencies, coordinate law enforcement, medical and /or fire assistance, provide a proactive role after the emergency has concluded, and make appropriate notifications on campus as directed.
- Prepare incident reports and related written communication and maintain
- activity logs and utilize the Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) system as appropriate, answer telephone calls, and dispatch calls via two-way radio.
- Work special events to provide traffic, parking, and crowd control as needed.
- Assist the parking program by monitoring parking areas, issuing citations and maintaining access to fire lanes, handicap spaces, and roadways owned and/or controlled by the University.
- Performs initial investigations in the absence of the Title IX Investigator,
- ensuring all appropriate information and counseling is provided to the
- complainant, then forward to the appropriate staff. Any other related duties as assigned by the Department of Security administration or shift supervisors are included within the Security Officer’s responsibilities.
- 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.
Education: High school diploma or GED required.
Degree Type:
Additional certifications, licensing, degrees and/or training in law enforcement, security, or related fields is preferred.
Licenses and/or degrees required:
Must have the ability to obtain a State of Florida, Class D: Security Officer License and a State of Florida, Class G: Armed Security Officer License within 30 days of hire date.
Must have a valid Florida driver's license and maintain good driving record as determined by Florida Tech guidelines.
Experience/Skills List:
Ability to conduct themselves professionally, use of excellent acumen with university faculty, staff, students, dignitaries, and a multicultural community.
Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Human Resources Office prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).
Equal opportunity
Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901,
TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu
, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Americans with Disabilities Act
Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resource at 321-674-8100.
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Notifications, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year. The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at
https://www.fit.edu/media/site-specific/wwwfitedu/security/documents/20200776_FINAL2_ASR-MainCampus.pdf
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