Specialist, Safety and Security

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Florida drivers license.
• Valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates 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.

Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

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

• 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.

Revised: 07/12/23

S03, $17.42, 7.5 hours, 187 days. Compensation may increase based upon relevant education and experience.