Specialist, Safety and Security

The School District of Lee County•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

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 people entering or leaving a site, supporting student discipline and attendance monitoring, reporting security concerns, maintaining information and records, and building effective working relationships while protecting confidential information. The position is listed as 5 hours per day for 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 requests for service or assistance.
Ability to listen and make astute observations regarding daily life, people, and surroundings.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and remain objectively calm in emergency situations.
Ability to physically manage student conduct and conflict and intervene and de-escalate in a crisis 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 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.
Relevant work experience or education may be substituted to satisfy minimum qualifications.

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 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, in accordance with certification training guidelines.