Specialist, Safety and Security

The School District of Lee County•Cape Coral, FL

2d•$17

About The Position

The Specialist, Safety and Security implements campus security policies and practices and monitors student, employee, and public behavior at District locations. The role includes screening and processing people entering or leaving a site, assisting with student discipline and attendance monitoring, and responding to security concerns. The specialist maintains records using standard office systems and software, reports security deficiencies to a supervisor, and builds effective working relationships with District personnel, parents, students, and the public while protecting confidential information. If certified, the specialist administers First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies in accordance with certification guidelines. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Florida driver’s license, and a valid Adult and Child First Aid/CPR/AED certificate from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross. An associate’s degree and relevant experience are preferred. Relevant work experience or education may substitute toward minimum qualifications. The position requires the ability to work a rotating and flexible schedule and to stand for prolonged periods. Compensation is listed as $17.42 for 8 hours per day and 187 days; compensation may increase based on relevant education and experience.

Requirements

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.
Clear and concise oral and written communication skills.
Organizational and management skills.
Knowledge of pertinent regulations, policies, and procedures for the assigned functional area.
Knowledge of HIPAA, Public Records, Sunshine Law, FERPA, and other laws and 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 respond professionally and effectively to customer needs and service requests.
Ability to listen and make astute observations about daily life, people, and surroundings.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and remain objectively calm in emergencies.
Ability to physically manage student conduct and conflict and intervene and de-escalate crisis situations 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.
If certified, ability to administer First Aid/CPR/AED as needed for illness, injury, or life-threatening emergencies in accordance with certification training guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree.
Two years of security, law enforcement, public safety, corrections, or military experience.
One year of experience working in a school, with students, or in a youth program.

Responsibilities

Implement campus security policies and practices as directed by the supervisor.
Monitor student behavior at school locations, including before- and after-school programs.
Monitor employee and public behavior for security purposes at District locations.
Report security deficiencies or potential problems to the supervisor.
Maintain, store, and retrieve information accurately and efficiently using standard office systems, equipment, and software.
Screen and process members of the public and personnel entering or leaving the site.
Assist with 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, and collaborate 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 in accordance with certification training guidelines.