Security Specialist (Pembroke Pines Charter Schools - AV)

FC SERVICES LLC • Pembroke Pines, FL

2d • $23 - $23 • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist works under the general supervision of the campus site administrator to maintain a safe and secure environment for students, staff, and visitors. This role is responsible for deterring and responding to incidents involving theft, vandalism, and unauthorized activity, while promoting a positive and orderly school atmosphere. The Security Specialist plays a key role in protecting school property, enforcing safety protocols, and supporting the overall security efforts of the campus.

Requirements

• Standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program.
• Post-secondary college courses preferred.
• Four (4) years of professional experience as a certified police officer, or corrections officer of any jurisdiction in the United States, civilian or military, or as an investigator/caseworker for a Social Service Agency of the State of Florida or for a comparable social service agency in another state, or four (4) years as a school campus monitor with successful completion of district approved security alternative training certification program.

Nice To Haves

• Two (2) years of the above four (4) years working with juveniles is preferred.
• Bilingual skills are preferred.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Investigate all incidents of negative conduct occurring on school property and coordinate investigative and prevention efforts with the Special Investigative Unit, School Resource Officer, Law Enforcement Departments, City Police Departments, and other agencies, as appropriate, to maximize prevention and cessation of illegal and destructive activities.
• Gather information from various sources concerning possible illegal or undesirable activities.
• Inform the principal of all information gathered from various sources concerning possible illegal or undesirable activities occurring on the school campus.
• Advise the principal of all hazardous conditions, unsafe procedures, and all serious security matters, and suggest methods of elimination.
• Document and report all incidents through the principal to the Special Investigative Unit.
• Record all legally required data pertaining to thefts, vandalisms, assaults, trespassing, drug offenses, and so forth, and prepare statements from witnesses, evidence forms, security, property loss, and other reports, as necessary.
• Tour the school's perimeter and interior periodically to provide maximum visibility, to reduce potential physical conflicts among the students, and to provide an atmosphere conducive to the learning process.
• Develop rapport with students by exercising prudent judgment upon contact, and using more potent warnings and reasonable force only when warranted.
• Serve as a part of the staff of the individual school.
• Discuss security-related information with students as requested, pertaining to school safety and security.
• Take an active part in the School Improvement Team on matters of the school's safety and security.
• Develop and supervise bus and automobile parking and traffic patterns on school property to utilize available space efficiently, and to promote maximum safety for individuals.
• Request identification from adults and students who appear to be out-of-place for the circumstances and assist them, as necessary, when on legitimate school business.
• Organize and administer school safety programs, as assigned, such as fire drills, evacuation procedures, inspection of fire equipment and other school property, and so forth.
• Converse with school bus drivers regarding student behavior and investigate discipline code violations occurring on school buses.
• Maintain discipline and orderliness during breakfast and lunch periods and when buses are loading and unloading students.
• Represent the school and provide testimony in courts of law, as required.
• When possible, intercept, retain for SIU and School Resource Officers and other law enforcement agencies any substance resembling illegal drugs located on school property.
• Maintain a constant liaison with residents and business establishments in the vicinity of the schools' campuses to enhance their feeling of security and their willingness to cooperate in security matters, when requested.
• Comply with all nondiscrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Operate School Board-owned vehicle in a safe manner and ensure proper recording of time and materials.
• Complete the annual District required in-service training.
• Participate, successfully, in the training programs offered to increase the individual skills and proficiency related to the assignments, including conflict resolution and cultural diversity training.
• Review current developments, literature, and technical sources of information related to job responsibility.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal.
• Follow federal and state laws, as well as School Board policies.

Benefits

• One of the many advantages of working with the Vesta Property Services family of companies are the great benefits that we offer to you and your eligible dependents.
• We offer benefits that foster the health and well-being of you and your family such as medical, dental and vision coverage along with programs to enhance your financial security such as disability, life insurance and a 401 (k) retirement plan just to name a few.
• Benefits are offered to full-time employees (30+ hours per week).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED