Security Officer 2

About the Employer

Job Summary

The Security Officer 2 performs routine armed security duties on school district property in accordance with standard policies and procedures. The Security Officer 2 performs duties under the general supervision of an immediate supervisor, who evaluates performance through observation of work, periodic conferences, critiques, and/or records of reports.

Responsibilities

• Responds to calls for service that may include burglary, criminal mischief, theft incidents, disturbances/disorders on/in school district facilities, truancy, worthless check collection, campus security, bus stop incidents, and/or traffic control for magnet bus ramps.
• Enforces school or site traffic and parking regulations and performs routine personnel ground safety accident investigations.
• Prepares required records and/or offense reports, inspects for fire/safety hazards, answers questions, and guides visitors/guests.
• Recommends and analyzes information relative to proactive and reactive district security measures and countermeasures.
• Prepares and reviews for accuracy required records and/or offense reports, and assists local law enforcement agencies as required or requested.
• Performs any other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Expectations

Manage assigned clerical staff and subordinate professional personnel in one or more sections of the department. Take responsibility for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of assigned teams. Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the district’s policies and applicable state and federal laws.

Responsibilities and Tasks

Responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the district.

Conflict Resolution

Encourages open communications. Confronts difficult situations. Maintains objectivity. Keeps emotions under control. Uses negotiation skills to resolve conflicts.

Dependability

Responds to requests for service and assistance. Follows instructions and responds to management direction. Takes responsibility for own actions. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines.

Judgment

Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Supports and explains reasoning for decisions. Includes appropriate people in decision making process. Makes timely decisions.

Negotiation Skills

Clarifies interests and positions of all parties. Adjusts tactics to achieve desired results. Manages conflict, manipulation, and strong emotions. Develops alternative options for mutual gain. Builds consensus through give and take.

Quality

Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness. Displays commitment to excellence. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality. Applies feedback to improve performance. Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Written Communications

Writes clearly and informatively. Edits work for spelling and grammar. Varies writing style to meet needs. Presents numerical data effectively.

Safety & Security

Observes safety and security procedures. Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines. Uses equipment and materials properly. Reports potentially unsafe conditions.

District Expectations

All employees are expected to demonstrate regular and predictable attendance; to support the district’s vision, mission, goals, and strategic plan; to engage in civility, respect, and professionalism; and to maintain the professional knowledge and skills necessary to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of their positions.

Certifications/Licenses/Registrations

• Current Florida ‘D’ and ‘G’ security license or eligibility to obtain these licenses prior to being hired. Additionally, either (1) issuance and continued maintenance of a School Guardian Certificate by the Hillsborough County Sheriff pursuant to Section 30.15(1)(k), Florida Statutes, or (2) qualify as a Law Enforcement Officer pursuant to Section 943.10, Florida Statutes and be certified by the Criminal Justice Standards and Training Commission within the Department of Law Enforcement.

Language Skills

Reads and interprets documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instruction, and procedure manuals. Writes routine reports and correspondence. Speaks effectively before groups of individuals.

Mathematical Skills

Adds and subtracts two-digit numbers and multiplies and divides with 10s and 100s. Performs these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability

Applies common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Deals with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills

Microsoft Office

Environmental Conditions

Noise intensity 3 moderate, extreme cold, extreme heat and wet/humid.

Other Requirements

Maintains the ability to work any assigned shift (days/evening/midnight hours, weekends and holidays). Compliance with various department regulations concerning physical fitness, psychological testing, background checks (to include employment, credit history, as well as a neighborhood survey) and bearing of and qualification with firearms. Subject to random drug and alcohol testing. No criminal history for felony convictions, adjudication withheld, pre-trial intervention, probation or other plea negotiations, or misdemeanor convictions, adjudication withheld, probation, or misdemeanor intervention program for charges involving drugs, sex, or violence. No history of driving under the influence, reckless driving, or unsafe patterns of driving.