Security Officer

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The OCOM Facilities Department seeks a service-oriented Security Officer to perform prescribed duties both at a fixed post, and to patrol all assigned campus areas. Works closely with the Director of Facilities to ensure a safe and secure campus, while interacting with all Campus Students, Faculty, Staff and Visitors.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Rounds the OCOM campus to ensure a safe environment for college students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
• Maintains friendly, efficient, positive customer service demeanor towards co-workers and members of the OCOM Community. 
• Monitor CCTV and observers for criminal activity or suspicious circumstances in the form of persons, places or things, If suspicious circumstances are noted, calls for police assistance immediately and remains in the area to guide or assist the responding officer. 
• Creates a sense of safety and security on OCOM Campus 
• Takes all necessary measures to reduce opportunity for criminal activity and the commission of crime within the College 
• Cooperates with and assists State, Municipal and other public agencies as required, both Police and Fire
• Assists all persons seeking directions, information, or assistance. 
• Observes all infractions of College rules and regulations that may cause harm to persons or property, 
• Demonstrates the ability to follow departmental policies and procedures. 
• Contributes to campus safety performing escorts and motorists assists
• Writes reports and maintains appropriate documentation, conduct follow-up investigations, including daily security reports; inspects public safety equipment; and monitors radio transmissions and responds to ongoing incidents concerning the safety and security of the campus community 
• Knowledge of how the campus Clery Act works and reports within that framework
• Knowledge of or the ability to learn quickly, using OCOM technologies and adapt innovative organizational practices.
• Serve as liaison between campus and off-campus emergency services
• Interviews persons involved or witness incidents/crimes committed on campus
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

QUALIFICATION(S): 

• Previous Law Enforcement experiencepreferred. 
• Previous law enforcement and/or security training preferred.
• Experience working in a college or university is preferred. 
• Class D - Florida licensed security preferred.
• Must have a valid Florida driver's license and safe driving record.
• Must successfully pass a personal background.
• Trained first responder in first aid/CPR/AED preferred or have the ability to be trained.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be local to the Central Florida area.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• A team player who values a positive culture, mutual support and team cohesion. 
• Adaptable and Flexible to the needs of the OCOM community as they change.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build working partnerships with faculty, staff, and students as well as external parties.
• Ability to de-escalate conflict situations and a demeanor that is perceived as professional yet calm and relaxed. 
• A high level of professional ethics and personal integrity. Excellent clear and concise communication skills required. 
• Experienced in using various Safety Department equipment (two-way radio, cameras, computers, etc.). 
• Ability Respond to campus emergency, priority, and routine calls for service.
• Proficient in using Apple Mac computers and Google Workspace tools.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling greater than 50 lbs and/or extended walking and standing. This position will have a uniform.

Benefits

• Pay rate: $26.44/per hour
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Professional development - continuing education opportunities to support your career growth.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.