Security Training Officer

This position delivers and/or coordinates campus security training that includes but is not limited to CPR, First Aid, Class D and G certifications, report writing, investigative techniques, and hostile intruder/active shooter. This position also monitors and maintains the training and certification records of all campus security officers. This position prepares, schedules, and provides in-service training to all security staff. This position also enforces security practices to all employees, students, and visitors. The Security Training Officer will be expected to work an 80-hour pay cycle with a fluctuating schedule, inclusive of nights and weekends.

Responsibilities:

• Delivers and/or coordinates campus security training that includes but is not limited to CPR, First Aid, Class D and G State certifications.

• Monitors and maintains the training and certification records of all campus security officers; ensures all campus security officers continuously meet established training and certification requirements.

• Enforces University security policies for students, employees, outside vendors, and visitors.

• Respond to all emergencies, coordinate law enforcement, medical and/or fire assistance, provide a proactive role after the emergency has concluded, and make appropriate notifications on campus as directed.

• Prepare schedules for conducting in-service training for security personnel.

• Conduct and/or coordinate safety training for the campus community on all aspects of personal safety.

• Work special events to provide traffic, parking, and crowd control as needed.

• Related projects and initiatives.

• May be required to work during emergency situations, work designated alternate hours and perform other responsibilities as needed.

Degree type and GPA:

• High school Diploma or GED.

• Additional certifications, licensing, degrees and/or training in law enforcement, security, or related field is preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

• State of Florida, Class D: Security Officer License

• State of Florida, Class G: Armed Security Officer License

• State of Florida, Class K: Firearms Instructor License within 90 days of hire

• Previous Instructor training experience

• State of Florida driver's license and maintain a good driving record as defined per Florida Tech's insurance guidelines.

Requirements:

• Additional certifications, licensing, degrees, and/or training in law enforcement, security, or related fields is preferred.

• 2-5 years of experience required in area of expertise.

• Ability to provide informed and accurate training to security professionals and community members. Ability to conduct themselves professionally and use excellent acumen with university faculty, staff, students, dignitaries, and a much-cultured community.

Experience/Skill Sets:

• Additional certifications, licensing, degrees, and/or training in law enforcement, security, or related fields is preferred.

• 2-5 years of experience required in area of expertise.

• Ability to provide informed and accurate training to security professionals and community members. Ability to conduct themselves professionally and use excellent acumen with university faculty, staff, students, dignitaries, and a much-cultured community.

Equal Opportunity

Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Florida Tech does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Office of Title IX at John E. Miller Office Building (401QAD), 150 West University Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901, TitleIXCoordinator@fit.edu, or 321-674-8885, or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling the Office of Human Resources at 321-674-8100.

Annual Security & Fire Safety Report

The federal Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) requires colleges and universities, both public and private, participating in federal student aid programs to disclose campus safety information, and imposes certain basic requirements for handling incidents of sexual violence and emergency situations.

Florida Tech's 2023 Annual Security and Fire Safety Report includes statistics for the previous three years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Florida Tech; and on public properly within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus.

The numbers provided include crime statistics that were reported to local law enforcement agencies, campus security and other Campus Security Authorities.

The report also includes institutional policy statements regarding campus safety and security measures; descriptions of prevention and awareness programs; related university procedures and important guidance; and other essential safety information.

You can obtain a printed copy of this report at the Department of Security Welcome Center located at 3126 Panther Place, during normal business hours, or by accessing the following web site Annual Security and Fire Safety Report 2023.

Official Transcripts

Official transcripts of all collegiate work must be sent directly from the attended institution to the Office of Human Resources prior to the first day of employment. All international degrees must have a course-by-course official evaluation and translation sent to the Human Resources Office directly from an evaluation company affiliated with the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services, Inc. (NACES).

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