Lieut., Security & Emergcy Mgt

Hillsborough County Public Schools•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Lieutenant, Security and Emergency Management plans, directs, and supervises personnel assignments in designated areas, ensuring compliance with state laws and guidelines, department policies, procedures, and standards. The role manages clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more department sections and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Supervisory duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems. The Lieutenant oversees personnel training, records and reports, equipment, and security measures; supports security and emergency management operations across district locations; and serves as a liaison with local law enforcement. The position assists with incident command coordination alongside first responders and remains on call for school security emergencies as required. The role requires the ability to work assigned shifts, including evenings, midnight hours, weekends, and holidays, and compliance with physical fitness, psychological testing, background screening, and firearm qualification requirements.

Requirements

Eight years of experience in armed security duties or armed law enforcement, including at least four years of supervisory responsibilities. Satisfactory completion of 30 semester hours from an accredited college or university may substitute for one year of experience.
Current Florida “D” and “G” Security licenses, or eligibility to obtain them before hire.
Ability to work any assigned shift, including days, evenings, midnight hours, weekends, and holidays.
Compliance with department requirements concerning physical fitness, psychological testing, background checks, and bearing and qualifying with firearms.
Subject to random drug and alcohol testing.
Must meet the stated criminal-history and driving-history requirements.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; write routine reports and correspondence; and speak effectively before groups.
Basic mathematical ability, including arithmetic with two-digit numbers and multiplication and division by tens and hundreds, using common measurement units.
Ability to follow written, oral, or diagrammed instructions and solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Microsoft Office skills.
Ability to perform the listed physical activities, including standing, walking, running, climbing, kneeling, crouching, crawling, handling, keyboarding, and communicating through speech and hearing.
Ability to lift up to 70 pounds; lifts over 70 pounds require a second person or assistance.
Ability to work in moderate noise, extreme cold, extreme heat, and wet or humid conditions.

Nice To Haves

Security experience is preferred.
Completion of a recognized police academy, satisfactory U.S. military service, or ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) certification may substitute for two years of experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, assign, and supervise Security and Emergency Management personnel in designated areas.
Review reports, establish and oversee department needs, and conduct training and presentations for department staff, district personnel, parent groups, and students.
Develop and deliver training, maintain personnel training records, and facilitate field training for newly hired staff.
Assist with the management and organization of personnel, site administrators, and district employees during emergency management incidents.
Assist with coordinating incident command with first responders during emergency management incidents.
Prepare and review required records and reports for accuracy.
Analyze and recommend proactive and reactive district security measures and countermeasures.
Oversee Security and Emergency Management equipment.
Serve as a liaison with local law enforcement agencies.
Provide quality control for the department’s Use of Force process and report to the Captain and Chief of Security and Emergency Management.
Investigate misconduct by Security and Emergency Management personnel as instructed by the Captain or Chief.
Remain on call for emergency responses to school security needs as required.
Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel; direct, coordinate, and evaluate assigned teams.
Interview, hire, train, assign, and direct employees; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; and address complaints and resolve problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.